bmi rumours
 

here we go again. Rumours of another big announcement. Usually some substance to these though.

Any ideas?

Is this post starting another bmi rumour or confirming that another one has already been started.
More details on to what the rumour might be about might bring in more replys!!

Recruitment of low-cost FO's from Oxford maybe. Be advised, bmi have no loyalty to their employees, as 57 FO's found out after 9/11.

I've heard its a rumour about a rumoured rumour:D

OK. Look. This is definite. It came from the Costa Coffee manager in T3:

Branson and Bishop have finally sorted out their differences (no, not that one!) and the deal is with the lawyers for final approval. The beardy one has bought the whole show for an undisclosed sum. The keys factors are:

- The amalgamated company will commence long haul transatlantic operations using bmi A330s from LHR 'as soon as possible'.

- bmi mainline crews will operate a full 'mixed fleet' schedule combining short- and long-haul operations, 'difference' courses to commence on a rolling programme with the manufacturer in August.

- Balpa pay claims for bmi crews to be met in full and backdated to the 'no rise' point of April '03.

- Donington Hall to close by the end of '04 with all ops functions parented at LGW.



............ I think that's what he said, anyway.



:E

I thought he said, "That'll be £3.50, please." Still there you go - it must be true after all.

I've heard that there's something going on between bmiregional and BA CitiExpress. It's tough in the regional scene, and common ERJ fleet etc etc

fokker, you are such a naughty little stirrer:p

You back with us now then? JCTP?

What-ho, Arky! I'll give you a call. Decided to stay put for lifestyle issues. Good move too, from the sound of it.

;)

Jenkins
could you enlarge on that one a bit please?

Would be about right, the ex Bizzy-Air chaps about to get shatfed again. Still,never mind. As long as Sir Mike gets to play aeroplanes.......

I wouldn't believe a thing you heard from the Costa Coffee manager. I could never get an aircrew discount out of him despite being in full uniform!

P.P.

PP that is just the proof that we needed that he is management! They don't like people in uniform either so he is in the know :p

Eyup Fokker lad. Tha shouldn't even talk on-line with yon bmi lackeys..'specially the likes of Ark lad. Next oop, tha will be flying for't boogers!

How did they get shafted the last time ?

I heard from one of the baggage handlers who has a friend who is a cleaner and knows someone who once worked at Starbuck's that bmi crews might get an extra discount at Costa and Starbuck's with every 10th purchase. It could be true.... If it is, I want to work for bmi.

That was the case, but the company found out when the chief pilot got offered the discount and it is now officially scrapped, with the company getting the discount in kind, by way of cheaper coffee beans for HQ. There are some brave souls who continue to avail themselves of the discount when it is erroniously offered, but it's only a matter of time before they receive a threatening claim from the company for the refund of an equivalent number of beans.

In all seriousness I did hear a rumour that BMI might be looking at picking up an A340…


Cheers,
HaM

HaM

no you misheard, they might be looking at "a 340". i.e a Saab 340.

YS

They made the Saab 340 mistake a few years ago !!!!!!!!!