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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Oct 2020, 17:09
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

SWBKCB Sorry. I was trying to ascertain if the...

SWBKCB Sorry. I was trying to ascertain if the Lufthansa 747s that were stored were the 747-400 model, or the later 747-8 (not -800!) For, if they were storing and planning to scrap the -8s it would...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Oct 2020, 20:54
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Are these three LH machines -400 or -8s?

Are these three LH machines -400 or -8s?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Sep 2020, 13:12
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

As we all know, every company is fighting 2020 in...

As we all know, every company is fighting 2020 in the way that have fought previous probelms. The problem is that this problem is different to every problem since the Stock market crash of 1929....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2020, 14:10
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

BA, like many long established corporates has a...

BA, like many long established corporates has a 'culture' and each new generation of staff who join find themselves unable to break through that culture. I have seen this in many enterprises, not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jun 2020, 00:54
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

In any exec lounge that I've ever been in (around...

In any exec lounge that I've ever been in (around the globe) I cannot recall looking at what they put on the walls. I look for a comfy seat, hopefully a little quiet or, best of all, a window with a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jun 2020, 21:59
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

The Guardian...

The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jun/10/ba-auction-art-collection-coronavirus)
Whilst it is good that they are selling them - why did they buy all that stuff in the first...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th May 2020, 20:14
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

So many companies not yet learnt the way to...

So many companies not yet learnt the way to handle this kind of thing. They show a typical style of British 'mgmt' to shut everything down and control. Doesn't work.

Msg 1) Thank you for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th May 2020, 04:09
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

And it was printed in The Torygraph ...

And it was printed in The Torygraph ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2020, 00:16
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Agreed about the 380. We went to South Africa in...

Agreed about the 380. We went to South Africa in February and I specifically chose the 380 outbound. We were in WT+ on the upper deck and one of the best trips on this route that I've had. We came...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2020, 23:31
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

I agree that the 744s may be amongt the first to...

I agree that the 744s may be amongt the first to be laid up, particularly with such reduced head counts. I had very much hoped that our sector from CPT would be G-BYGC.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2020, 16:12
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

In February on a 744 return from CPT, the old...

In February on a 744 return from CPT, the old girl went tech (an engine sensor that had become senseless) and we were delayed for 25 hours. That cost them a very considerable amount of hotac and €600...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2020, 13:23
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

An 18+ hour delay to the 057 to JNB last night...

An 18+ hour delay to the 057 to JNB last night has gotta hurt the pax. Not too many spare 380s lying around.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Aug 2019, 17:20
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

CabinCrewe Yes, I accept all of that but even a...

CabinCrewe Yes, I accept all of that but even a small amount more may be too much. Also, as happened with Concorde, there is a view that companies do not want their people travelling F when times are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2019, 18:52
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

The reduction is F is no surprise. Once C reached...

The reduction is F is no surprise. Once C reached the Flat Bed and enclosed pod, then Firt has to offer a LOT more in this day and age.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Aug 2019, 15:59
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

It takes time to know a new machine. Better safe...

It takes time to know a new machine. Better safe than sorry. Everyone wants everything Yesterday.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2019, 20:45
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Yes, I know they outsourced and it has been...

Yes, I know they outsourced and it has been discussed in various places. They have failed to understand - as countless big companies have - what has changed. They see the IT as an adjunct when it is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2019, 12:28
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

BA still not learnt their lesson about their...

BA still not learnt their lesson about their truly awful IT set up. More flights canx and delyaed due to a 'glitch'. They need to bite the bullet and spend money to fix this. They have to learn that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2019, 16:21
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Round One...

Round One (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jul/23/ba-strikes-legal-action-flights-disrupted)
Headline reads: BA loses legal action against pilot strikes
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2019, 15:49
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

British Airways pilots have voted in favour of...

British Airways pilots have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay, threatening a walkout over the key summer holiday period.The British Airline Pilots' Association (Balpa) said 93%...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jun 2019, 02:31
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

This link may be subject to restrictions: The...

This link may be subject to restrictions: The Independent...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jun 2019, 18:01
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Good to hear that BAs forward planning is up to...

Good to hear that BAs forward planning is up to it's usual heights ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2019, 15:28
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

If they offerred Tea or Coffee with the scone,...

If they offerred Tea or Coffee with the scone, then I think it reasonable. As it stands it smacks of Ryan Air pricing. Nothing wrong with FR pricing - but don't pretend it's something else. I suspect...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2019, 19:11
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Talking This is a smasher: British Airways criticised for...

This is a smasher: British Airways criticised for selling ‘afternoon tea’ that doesn’t include any tea
Independent via Yahoo...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2019, 13:27
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

British Airways is to scrap its daytime flights...

British Airways is to scrap its daytime flights from Johannesburg to Heathrow in order to cash in on the collapse of Jet Airways.

The Independent...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2019, 23:51
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

This may well have been answered before: The 744...

This may well have been answered before: The 744 fleet - what is the final (final) end date?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2019, 04:13
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Have you not heard of Public Relations? How else...

Have you not heard of Public Relations? How else are they to help people forget the severe data breach of 2018 or the data centre 'melt-down' of 2017?

At a cinema last night, I saw their '100 Year...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2019, 15:08
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

I am all too aware of the controversy over the...

I am all too aware of the controversy over the international tails and the boss at the time. I know we shall not see their like again and I understand the reasons why. But, for me, they were joyous...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2019, 22:31
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Landor? Boring. I want to see the International...

Landor? Boring. I want to see the International Tails back, they were fantastic. (Yes, I've heard all the arguments)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Nov 2018, 11:03
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Good Old DM, being outraged at a situation that...

Good Old DM, being outraged at a situation that has existed for some time on many airlines. I have a strong suspicion that the DM has supported the lowering of prices and the transparency of unit...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2018, 00:45
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

The only 'state' involved is the Board of BA who...

The only 'state' involved is the Board of BA who failed to take the major failure of systems in 2017 as the signal to change people and plans.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2018, 20:48
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Managers need not worry - their jobs are safe ...

Managers need not worry - their jobs are safe ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jun 2018, 16:30
Replies: 934
Views: 710,583
Posted By PAXboy

Yet another IT failure. But will anyone...

Yet another IT failure. But will anyone internally pay the price? On past evidence, No.
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