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18th Aug 2006, 18:35
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Posted By GreatCircle

Going through the screening at YYZ T3 at the...

Going through the screening at YYZ T3 at the week's beginning, I was questioned by a CATSA screener, who could barely speak English. Then she proceeded to take my flight bag apart, apparently looking...
17th Aug 2006, 21:13
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Posted By GreatCircle

Well guys, I got caught in it all at EGKK last...

Well guys, I got caught in it all at EGKK last week, and I am heading back into Blighty next week to Gatport Airwick once more...

I hope it has eased somewhat, and common-sense prevails for both...
13th Aug 2006, 20:03
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

You mean I went and spent $20 on cartons of pens...

You mean I went and spent $20 on cartons of pens for no reason ? I better get on ebay pronto.

And yes, if politics wasn't an absolute limiting factor on the ID discussion, a fine idea.
13th Aug 2006, 19:36
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Well, actually, not true. There are at least 2 I...

Well, actually, not true. There are at least 2 I know of at Speedbird, and what about the CO pilot jittery Manchester police took off a service ?

Your faith has nothing to do with it - dubious...
13th Aug 2006, 19:30
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

CD - thinking ahead, I just went to the local...

CD - thinking ahead, I just went to the local Office Depot and bought 2 boxes of pens for that very reason....what a farce.
13th Aug 2006, 19:24
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Tornado 15 - I'll phone a couple of buddies who ...

Tornado 15 - I'll phone a couple of buddies who came in today from 2 northern European airports, and if I get a hold of them, and find anything useful, I'll PM you.
13th Aug 2006, 18:03
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

I had no idea UK ATPL holders had to take lessons...

I had no idea UK ATPL holders had to take lessons in Oliver Stone cinematography. JP, we all know about 9/11, 7/7, IRA rockets over EGLL...etc etc. And all very nasty it is too.

This thread as...
13th Aug 2006, 14:22
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Good to hear 30W...seems the different standards...

Good to hear 30W...seems the different standards apply to each individual security screener, rather than by location..inconsistency being the watchword.

Very interesting..
13th Aug 2006, 13:46
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Services eastward bound over the Pond from my...

Services eastward bound over the Pond from my outfit now have a selection of pens and other writing materials in a pouch left on the flight deck, by forward thinking Canucks rather than operational...
12th Aug 2006, 19:05
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Wrong. Issues facing customers right now are all...

Wrong. Issues facing customers right now are all of our concern. Issues facing fellow crew members are equally all of our concern on both your side and our side of the Pond.

If I was in SE...
12th Aug 2006, 18:52
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Posted By GreatCircle

You're right alosaurus, of course. What is being...

You're right alosaurus, of course. What is being said is if this state of affairs continues for more than one or two weeks, then something has to be done. It's all about a proportionate response, and...
12th Aug 2006, 18:36
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Posted By GreatCircle

I am sure for all of us with ALPA here in Canada,...

I am sure for all of us with ALPA here in Canada, we support from afar. I was subjected to it all at LGW...nightmare.

The operational safety aspect seems to have been missed by the mandarins in...
11th Aug 2006, 19:37
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Well said. Yes, and tempers fray on here...

Well said.

Yes, and tempers fray on here too because of frustration. (Embarrassed silence from the Great White North)

A new intelligence led security approach is the only way. I wonder if we...
11th Aug 2006, 19:26
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

"No-one is suggesting that we do not submit to...

"No-one is suggesting that we do not submit to regular background checking, random testing, and we should lose our jobs if we somehow cross a line into criminality that affects our trusted...
11th Aug 2006, 19:13
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Well said Chandler. Just for the record Final, I...

Well said Chandler. Just for the record Final, I gave up a career as a lawyer to fly, and I know of 2 MDs at Air Canada, now happily plying their new trade in 767s and A320s respectively.

Back to...
11th Aug 2006, 18:46
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Indeed. For being sarcastic and blinkered....

Indeed. For being sarcastic and blinkered. Congratulations. I am sure your patients will be delighted for you.

Furthermore, developing a tongue in cheek sense of humour, as portrayed by some...
11th Aug 2006, 18:22
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Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Chandler's Dad makes a good point - the very one...

Chandler's Dad makes a good point - the very one I made to a screener yesterday about the PAX. Ready.....I was lost for words....

"You lot think you're sooo special. Well, you're not. Remember...
11th Aug 2006, 17:50
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Or, of course, as was pointed out to me the other...

Or, of course, as was pointed out to me the other day when I asked if I could step ahead of someone in line, politely and smilingly, "you could go and do a decent job if it pisses you off so much..."...
11th Aug 2006, 16:59
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Believe one of those apprehended in the UK sweep...

Believe one of those apprehended in the UK sweep was the holder of an airside pass at EGLL....
11th Aug 2006, 16:39
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,836
Posted By GreatCircle

Yesterday, here's what happened to me and my...

Yesterday, here's what happened to me and my crew:

- One kitkat, opened, and taken
- One half eaten toffee crisp (mine), chucked
- A bottle of tylenol - basically aspirin, told couldnt be taken...
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