I think this is the article ,no names though.http://www.brunei-online.com/bb/fri/mar22h25.htm

Maybe it's all too much!

Cosmo, could you e-mail me?

A parody is called for here in this sad day for the airline, Yet another Brunein brain fart in the making.. .. .unfinished but options open for the ending..... .. .To be added to Frank Sinatra's song 'MY WAY'. .. .and now the time is near. .and so we face our final flight call. .and now this much is clear . .they screwed it up of this we're certain. .they lived a shallow life. .boy racing up the Tutong highway. .but more much more than this. .they fu..ed it their way. .success they've had a few . .but then again too few to mention. .and as they fumbled through. .Geoff went and blew the whole damn budget. .Planes he bought a few. .and travelled each and every skyway. .but more much more than this. .he spent it his way.. .. .I've run out of inspiration for the rest, about as much as the Brunei management. We've seen it coming. Maybe they've waited until MF has gone so no one can fight on the side of the pilots. No one has fought harder for the rights and privaledges of BWN based crews. Good luck MF. And good luck to the rest.

Fingers crossed, folks, everyone at the Towers is on your side. Hope this resolves for everyone in RBA.. .. .£6

To all postees,. .Many thanks for your support. However, may I request that we refrain from insulting Bruneians? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" /> While it may be a convenient way of venting frustrations, it is neither civilised nor polite. Furthermore, it does not help! I have Bruneian friends and they are great people.. .I would agree, however, with any negative opinion regarding the way the whole exercise has been conducted. As stated earlier, it is apparent that the contract means nothing to the board. Even if the amounts are relatively small, the principle counts. It is also apparent to me that they don't care. We were assured, earlier in the week, that there would be no further redundancies for the forseeable future. It is obvious we cannot take them at their word. The leaked document proved that further plans are in hand. I can confirm that some of flying staff mentioned in the leak have now been taken off flying duties pending their departure, proving that it was not merely a proposal.. . . . <small>[ 24 March 2002, 00:31: Message edited by: Bus429 ]</small>

Bus429, a small question--. .As I know nothing about RBA...could it be that management wants to downsize the company, so is selectivly terminating contracted aircrew...or are they trying to nationalise the positions?. .And, if either or both are correct, is not management justified in their actions?. .OR, are they just being stupid?

A bit of all of the above.

Suprise suprise, 411A admits he knows nothing.. .. .And here I was thinking that all the other members were wrong.

Why dont you guys who dont work for RBA and dont live in Brunei go dirty your own nest and leave us alone

I would like to second that BB and Bus429 I could not agree more. . .. .The easiest way to get everyone's back up and perpetuate the "them and us" syndrome is to continue slagging each other off. It is a Bruneian Company that we work for and we are here as guests until we are no longer needed. We need to co-exist, not to antagonise. The moment that the "we are holier than thou" arguments start, everyone is on a loser. . .. .It's a very sad and difficult situation that we find ourselves in and for sure it has been handled very badly, however lets not lower ourselves to the same unacceptable level. What is the point in providing ammunition to those who are waiting to use it against us? Let's not tar everyone with the same brush, however, this isn't just a little hiccup that will easily go away. I for one feel rather unsettled.

I did my 757 type rating at RBA in 2001. I loved the place. . .. .Subsequent to that I have been threatened with redundancy, which for now has been averted thank christ.. .. .I know how you feel guys, and I wish you the very best of luck.. .. .I trust you will survive.

bus429 - another of your accurate and characterisitilly mature comments regarding apportioning blame, well put indeed. As you are likely aware, the finger pointing happens everywhere in times of crisis and I guess you people there are no different. My thoughts are with you all in very worrying and unsettleing times and I hope it all works out for you and your families !

Nilnoted - email your details. Have we met?

Off the topic, sorry, but can anyone tell me who is that lovely lady that reads the ATIS in Brunei with the wonderfully soft, sexy and seductive voice? It's so good it almost sounds put on!

I agree with BB its, your country RBA pay them (the expat)till they no more needed, now its the time we see how the Bruneians wil go, by them self. MF seated to long in RBA he can go back to England enjoy the money he earn for so long without looking, even to other asean people around, we know the only pilots may work for RBA only from Risworth, with a certain nationality only (like the time before Mandela in S. Africa)

Blacksheep,. .As Quelch use to say, construe!! . .You'd have to be a Billy Bunter fan to understand this!

Interesting that you should say that QNH1013.. .. .I have heard that she is better suited for Radio than Television, if you get my drift.. .. .Happy Landings

Tak boleh kerjalah RBA hanja untuk orang puteh, dan malay hanya boleh kerja kotor saja, begitu naseb orang terjajah

Blacksheep & Broer,. .C'mon, fellas! . .Broer, this post was/is intended to highlight a difficult situation at RBA. It was not intended to become a forum for your gripes against RBA. Like the rest of the expats here, we had to satisfy certain criteria to join. If you really want to work at RBA, why not convert your licence to one recognised by RBA? Good luck with whatever course you choose!