BA

jmc41 · 15-12-2009, 21:34

Are ********.

That is all.

Goose · 15-12-2009, 21:38

Most of the BA pilots I've spoken to or had as instructors pretty much always complained about the pay when I asked, so it figures that something gave.

I agree though, it's the wrong way, and the wrong time.

cheets · 15-12-2009, 21:46

Stupid staff, this is going to kill BA, next year we will see 1000s getting made redundant.

Garp · 15-12-2009, 21:51

I'm stunned they're seriously trying to force BA's hands at a time when the airline just made a massive loss.

jmc41 · 15-12-2009, 21:58

And they just cancelled my flight May 22nd...

After a great fun (and probably hugely expensive) chat with Expedia's call center I'm on the only other BA flight out that day which leaves 3 hours earlier. Luckily haven't booked transfer or hotel yet.

Briggykins · 15-12-2009, 21:58

I'm generally with the strikers but going balls to the wall like this could end very badly for everyone. I think (I hope) the BA bosses will get back around the negotiating table, but if not the strikers aren't going make anything easier for themselves or anybody. Plus they apparently have the best pay and conditions of any British airline staff, so I'm not sure exactly what they expect BA to do.

Pebs · 15-12-2009, 22:00

Strikes would be pointless if they had no effect on anyone.

Dymetrie · 15-12-2009, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pebs

Strikes are pointless if they have no effect on the right people and cause an immense amount of hassle to the wrong people.

Fixed

Mark · 15-12-2009, 22:21

If reports are to believed, BA can't afford to keep the staff and in fact have already let them go. So, the only way for BA to meet the union demands is to cut services. More job losses incoming then.

Pebs · 15-12-2009, 22:22

Words in my mouth.....

I no nothing about any of it, and I'm not massively interested. But I don't imagine the decision to strike iz ever taken lightly, and given they are striking to cause an impact then they've got the timing and target impact audience pretty right.
Not saying they're right, just that they're achieving their goals pretty well.

15-12-2009, 21:34	#1
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	BA Are ********. That is all.

15-12-2009, 21:38	#2
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	Most of the BA pilots I've spoken to or had as instructors pretty much always complained about the pay when I asked, so it figures that something gave. I agree though, it's the wrong way, and the wrong time. __________________

15-12-2009, 21:51	#4
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	I'm stunned they're seriously trying to force BA's hands at a time when the airline just made a massive loss. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

15-12-2009, 21:58	#6
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	I'm generally with the strikers but going balls to the wall like this could end very badly for everyone. I think (I hope) the BA bosses will get back around the negotiating table, but if not the strikers aren't going make anything easier for themselves or anybody. Plus they apparently have the best pay and conditions of any British airline staff, so I'm not sure exactly what they expect BA to do. __________________

15-12-2009, 22:00	#7
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Strikes would be pointless if they had no effect on anyone. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

15-12-2009, 21:46	#3
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	Stupid staff, this is going to kill BA, next year we will see 1000s getting made redundant.

15-12-2009, 22:21	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If reports are to believed, BA can't afford to keep the staff and in fact have already let them go. So, the only way for BA to meet the union demands is to cut services. More job losses incoming then.

15-12-2009, 22:22	#10
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Words in my mouth..... I no nothing about any of it, and I'm not massively interested. But I don't imagine the decision to strike iz ever taken lightly, and given they are striking to cause an impact then they've got the timing and target impact audience pretty right. Not saying they're right, just that they're achieving their goals pretty well. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!