[AlanReynolds1]

Loyal-BA is right that the “product is good” but after many years of flying almost only BA, I have had to use other carriers as BA has stopped flying on the routes I use most often (notably out of LGW to Poland). So I have been using Aer Lingus (now stopped on that route too) and EasyJet. Initially sceptical that they could match BA, I have found the service is very little different. On board security, safety, announcements in some ways look better. CAA say these staff earn less than BA counterparts. If BA is to compete on short-haul, it has to get its cost base in line with other carriers offering same product.

[AdrianHenryAsia]

NTarrant – the only reason I say “as a director” in my case is to make the point that I’m making travel policy decisions for an organisation as opposed to just myself.

I have no problem in using unionised transport – my issues is with BA’s handling of this situation – that’s not to say the unions are blameless – they are however representing people whereas the BA board are running a business. The aims of what both are trying to achieve is not the issue – the execution is (speaking personally).

Its positive that both sides are talking and lets hope both sides come to the table with a view on actual negotiation this time.

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[NTarrant]

Geohoveuk, in all the press reports I have read and seen in the media, I don’t think you will find that WW has been “smearing the goodwill and professionalism of a large segment of his workforce”

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[First-Pax]

Geo: –

I’m not entirely sure whether your latest post is supposed to be sarcastic or not. Hopefully it is. If it isn’t, quite frankly you’re bonkers!

The events of the last few days have underlined how fragile the airline industry is.

Unite’s best course of action would be to advise its cabin crew members to accept BA’s proposals, drop any further strike threats and get back to work as soon as aircraft can fly again.

Otherwise, it seems even more likely that a large number of their members will be joining the dole queues.

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[MartynSinclair]

Geo and First Pax – if the children dont talk then the toys will be thrown. For goodness sake, hasnt anybody learnt anything over the last few days.

All flights in Northern Europe have been grounded, not by some mad politician, lunatic terrorist, left wing socialist or right wing tory, but by mother nature itself.

Stop playing games with other peoples lives and stop pretending each side has the singular and correct answer. The biggest voice of all was that volcano with no brain. If only the kids in this dispute each used just a minute part of their combined brain power, there would be a sensible solution.

Now, here’s your rattle Willy and here’s your doll unite!

[JonathanCohen09]

Hello Everyone again,

I just posted on the ‘cabin crew perks thread and made the error of looking on this one to find the same people having a go at each other about almost the same thing on this thread.

Martyn, well said. are you perhaps willing to volunteer to mediate between the chldren? Perhaps they should both have all their toys taken from them until they learn to play nicely again.

Safe travels again everyone,

Jonathan

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[MartynSinclair]

You know what Jonathan, you are probably right in that they should BOTH have their toys taken away until they play nicely.

And to answer your other question, yes I do think a panel of VK,Geo, you, N Tarrant, my goodself of course, coul dprobably bring together a far more interesting and productive solution that the like of Walsh, Unite/Bassa.

My solution would to simply put Walsh and Directos in one room, Unite and Bassa + members of committee, in another room. Us in an adjoining room, lock the doors and raise a flag when all has been agreed. Maybe i look at things too simply, but surely, Mother nature who has the biggest voice of all has spoken over the last 6 days and all concenred, should take note and realise that life aint so bad.

So Jonny boy 09, when you have gathered the toys, lock the playroom up and get these schmuks talking again.!

[NTarrant]

What a splendid idea Martyn

[MartynSinclair]

NTarrant – if only life were that simple and BT had suffient influence, u never know…………

We could ask VK to supply the gourmet food!

[JonathanCohen09]

Hello everyone,

Martyn, NT, Geo, VK how about we offer our services to ACAS or direct to BA and Unite. If we broker a solutuion perhaps we could get free flights in F for life!!!

I know, I know get real Jonny boy 09. Well we can all live in hope.

VK, just wanted you to know that I have been persuaded by an old friend of mine at BA to give them another try so I look forward to posting about my experiences and to perhaps even meeting some of my fellow posters in the lounges at T5.

Safe travels everyone,

Jonathan

[VintageKrug]

How exciting for you Jonathan! I bet you can’t wait!

Alas, I am having withdrawal symptoms having not been near an airport in over a week.

Wasn’t it great to be in London at the weekend without all that noise and pollution from the overflying aircraft.

Will all this gourmet food require me to don my apron? Or perhaps I’ll just stick to wearing F pyjamas while cooking!

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