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Kitten · 22-12-2009, 23:17

he was a copper, Paul, not a miner. Group of them waited for them and ambushed them on the way home. Sadly he was one who actually sympathised with them and tried to keep things civilised and protect the workers.

Kitten · 18-01-2010, 20:36

I know this doesn't actually tell us anything...it is the Daily Mail after all, but just a little reminder to anyone planning a break over Easter...probably best to keep an eye on this and steer well clear of BA if you weren't going to already!

clicky

jmc41 · 18-01-2010, 20:53

6th March - Heathrow - Melbourne, BA.

Just spent 30 minutes on the phone (and that was just getting through) after confirming travel insurance won't cover it as it's not yet booked (it would had I booked it before). Fortunately, it's a BA flight using a Quantas airplane and Quantas cabin staff - so be phoning at 7am tomorrow for written confirmation and then booking travel insurance.

So not happy with BA right now it's unreal. Still fuming they cancelled my other flight (even if the rebooked once IS a better time) and had the cheek to notify me it was non-changable.

P.S. It's on BBC news too, saw it at lunch, latest one here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8465208.stm

Stan_Lite · 15-05-2010, 09:38

Thought I'd dredge this one up seeing as the selfish ***ts have decided to go ahead

My flight home on Thursday has been cancelled because of it and the first flight I can get with KLM is on Saturday. Just what I need - 4 weeks on a manky oil rig, slogging my guts out and then have to hang around the sh*thole that is Cairo for three days because some overpaid trolley dollies are intent on bankrupting their employer.

Still, at least I'm now flying with a decent airline through a decent airport (Schiphol).

Burble · 15-05-2010, 10:14

These strikes have the potential to cock things up for me too. As usual I'm travelling a lot at the moment and am booked to fly with BA to Milan (eurgh) on Friday but when the strike dates were announced I booked a return flight with Al Italia and I'm glad I did because my flight has been cancelled and Al Italia are now pretty much fully booked.

jmc41 · 15-05-2010, 10:16

I'm meant to be using BA again May 22nd and June 4th.
They've said the flight May 22nd is now operating with some kind of reduced service, but I won't find out how or if I'm getting home until I''ve gone.

Good job BA, we look forward to seeing you as the next airline that collapses and hopefully all your striking staff can go get lower paid jobs at other airlines.

Zirax · 15-05-2010, 10:23

From listening to the news it seems that BA has had enough as well. They are talking about hiring planes to cope and (from an outside point of view) certainly seem to have had enough of the union. One step away from them hiring and training new staff... can you have a clause in your contract preventing them from joining the union?

I mean come on..... 5 day strikes?

This is from the telegraph ....

Quote:

The union is demanding the restoration of free travel perks withdrawn from striking workers during the last stoppage in March, as well as the reinstatement of those who have been sacked for disciplinary reasons.

Seriously? I mean seriously? I hope BA get support because this is just disgusting.

I've actually gone to the unite union website to try and see the other side. Even they have a very wooly video describing the reasons. I thought they would have something like bullet point facts showing the world why they are doing this. From what I gather it's due to staff cuts and the new members are on 20k.

Burble · 15-05-2010, 10:26

The only reason I use BA is because of T5 at Heathrow. With it being that much closer to the M25 than the other terminals and with the car parking being more convenient I can get to and from the Airport quite a bit quicker and when you waste as much of your life in Airports as I do that becomes important.

Now though I'm going to start using other Airlines, as much as I like being able to get to and from and Airport quickly that's kinda pointless if I can't actually get to where I need to be.

Mark · 15-05-2010, 11:38

Both sides are stirring ****. Unite demanding the return of perks for striking workers and BA taking Unite to court for even the slightest perceived transgression of strike laws.

Then both sides claim they want talks but don't bother lifting a finger to arrange any. If they put all the effort expended on throwing **** and bluster at each other into working on the issues, we might get somewhere.

Shame to see our flag carrier go down the toilet, but that's exactly what they deserve. I expressly instructed against using BA when I went on holiday and I don't blame anyone else who does the same - though I can see how that's going to hurt the innocent staff who do get on with their job.

Edit - just seen the Government are getting involved. That's a refreshing change from Sith Lord Mandelson & Co. who liked nothing better than washing their hands of such things. Doubt anything will come of it but still, it's different.

jmc41 · 17-05-2010, 19:18

British Airways has won a High Court injunction to stop the latest strikes by its cabin staff.

HA HA HA

22-12-2009, 23:17	#41
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	he was a copper, Paul, not a miner. Group of them waited for them and ambushed them on the way home. Sadly he was one who actually sympathised with them and tried to keep things civilised and protect the workers. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

18-01-2010, 20:36	#42
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I know this doesn't actually tell us anything...it is the Daily Mail after all, but just a little reminder to anyone planning a break over Easter...probably best to keep an eye on this and steer well clear of BA if you weren't going to already! clicky __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

18-01-2010, 20:53	#43
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	6th March - Heathrow - Melbourne, BA. Just spent 30 minutes on the phone (and that was just getting through) after confirming travel insurance won't cover it as it's not yet booked (it would had I booked it before). Fortunately, it's a BA flight using a Quantas airplane and Quantas cabin staff - so be phoning at 7am tomorrow for written confirmation and then booking travel insurance. So not happy with BA right now it's unreal. Still fuming they cancelled my other flight (even if the rebooked once IS a better time) and had the cheek to notify me it was non-changable. P.S. It's on BBC news too, saw it at lunch, latest one here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8465208.stm Last edited by jmc41; 18-01-2010 at 22:11.

15-05-2010, 09:38	#44
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Thought I'd dredge this one up seeing as the selfish **ts have decided to go ahead My flight home on Thursday has been cancelled because of it and the first flight I can get with KLM is on Saturday. Just what I need - 4 weeks on a manky oil rig, slogging my guts out and then have to hang around the shthole that is Cairo for three days because some overpaid trolley dollies are intent on bankrupting their employer. Still, at least I'm now flying with a decent airline through a decent airport (Schiphol). __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

15-05-2010, 11:38	#49
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Both sides are stirring **. Unite demanding the return of perks for striking workers and BA taking Unite to court for even the slightest perceived transgression of strike laws. Then both sides claim they want talks but don't bother lifting a finger to arrange any. If they put all the effort expended on throwing ** and bluster at each other into working on the issues, we might get somewhere. Shame to see our flag carrier go down the toilet, but that's exactly what they deserve. I expressly instructed against using BA when I went on holiday and I don't blame anyone else who does the same - though I can see how that's going to hurt the innocent staff who do get on with their job. Edit - just seen the Government are getting involved. That's a refreshing change from Sith Lord Mandelson & Co. who liked nothing better than washing their hands of such things. Doubt anything will come of it but still, it's different. Last edited by Mark; 15-05-2010 at 11:56.

15-05-2010, 10:14	#45
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	These strikes have the potential to cock things up for me too. As usual I'm travelling a lot at the moment and am booked to fly with BA to Milan (eurgh) on Friday but when the strike dates were announced I booked a return flight with Al Italia and I'm glad I did because my flight has been cancelled and Al Italia are now pretty much fully booked.

15-05-2010, 10:16	#46
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I'm meant to be using BA again May 22nd and June 4th. They've said the flight May 22nd is now operating with some kind of reduced service, but I won't find out how or if I'm getting home until I''ve gone. Good job BA, we look forward to seeing you as the next airline that collapses and hopefully all your striking staff can go get lower paid jobs at other airlines.

15-05-2010, 10:26	#48
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	The only reason I use BA is because of T5 at Heathrow. With it being that much closer to the M25 than the other terminals and with the car parking being more convenient I can get to and from the Airport quite a bit quicker and when you waste as much of your life in Airports as I do that becomes important. Now though I'm going to start using other Airlines, as much as I like being able to get to and from and Airport quickly that's kinda pointless if I can't actually get to where I need to be.

17-05-2010, 19:18	#50
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	British Airways has won a High Court injunction to stop the latest strikes by its cabin staff. HA HA HA