Post by: Nick on March 14, 2011, 08:14:41 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 14, 2011, 02:10:13 PM
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2011, 02:13:04 PM
At the moment it's all boring H+S training :-(
You could make some stuff up for us like... Popcorn:
Post by: Nick on March 14, 2011, 02:14:37 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 14, 2011, 02:40:19 PM
Popcorn:
Shouldn't this be 'Tales from the Undercarriageworld'?
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2011, 03:41:03 PM
Popcorn:
Shouldn't this be 'Tales from the Undercarriageworld'?
No... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 14, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 14, 2011, 04:47:58 PM
This afternoon was all about handling Dangerous Goods - explosives/radioactive/toxic etc.
Japanese flights................... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2011, 04:49:28 PM
This afternoon was all about handling Dangerous Goods - explosives/radioactive/toxic etc.
Handbags... scared2:
Post by: Nick on March 14, 2011, 05:16:46 PM
point:This afternoon was all about handling Dangerous Goods - explosives/radioactive/toxic etc.
Handbags... scared2:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 14, 2011, 07:56:02 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2011, 07:40:42 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 15, 2011, 03:06:15 PM
Day 2. They told me to be here for 8.30. Due to the efficiency of buses and trains, I'm an hour early. Hmmmm...
Don't let the union know you do things like that. noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2011, 06:09:27 PM
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2011, 06:17:52 PM
Post by: Pastis on March 15, 2011, 06:25:07 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2011, 06:27:18 PM
I thought only the male cabin crew minced redface:
lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2011, 06:28:52 PM
I thought only the male cabin crew minced redface:drumroll:
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2011, 06:49:09 PM
0900 tomorrow, so I confidently predict I will be there by 0800. You must all know what it's like with a new job - you wake up panicking that you've overslept and then can't get back to sleep again. Tomorrow we get to watch a nice film of a baggage handler getting minced by a jet engine...
You've tempted fate now - you'll get there around midday.... whistle:
Post by: Pirate on March 15, 2011, 08:39:16 PM
and get minced...
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2011, 08:39:46 PM
You've tempted fate now - you'll get there around midday...run across the tarmac behind a taxi-ing jumbo...
and get minced...
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2011, 08:42:16 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 15, 2011, 10:47:21 PM
You've tempted fate now - you'll get there around midday...run across the tarmac behind a taxi-ing jumbo...
and get minced...
Behind a jumbo? Don't they suck from the front?
Surely TMR would have to walk in front if he is to be sucked off his feet then minced.
Post by: Pirate on March 15, 2011, 11:02:48 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 19, 2011, 08:40:02 PM
Post by: Baldy on March 20, 2011, 05:34:09 PM
Seems we've upset mad Gadaffi. That's helpful at a major airport...
Overtime? Sinister:
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2011, 07:17:31 PM
Seems we've upset mad Gadaffi. That's helpful at a major airport...
Overtime? Sinister:
Aye! Lend us a quid like TMR! happy088
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 22, 2011, 03:59:58 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 22, 2011, 04:02:52 PM
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2011, 04:05:56 PM
Well that's the first plane loaded. Here's hoping that those who arrive in Geneva do so with their bags!
Did you have to wear big boots and ear defenders like...?
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2011, 04:06:50 PM
Well that's the first plane loaded. Here's hoping that those who arrive in Geneva do so with their bags!
If you fancy a holiday can you load yerself on like??
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 22, 2011, 04:41:03 PM
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2011, 04:42:28 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 22, 2011, 04:46:21 PM
No Nick, you can't. And yes BM, 300 Joule boots (not steel toe-capped - risk of sparks) and nice lime green ear defenders. Very fetching!
Wot if your eyes aren't lime green ............... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2011, 04:47:47 PM
No Nick, you can't. And yes BM, 300 Joule boots (not steel toe-capped - risk of sparks) and nice lime green ear defenders. Very fetching!
But you are allowed to smoke on the apron like...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 22, 2011, 05:01:07 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 22, 2011, 05:02:57 PM
I didn't have a fag from 0745 until 1500. I'm gonna save a fortune! Tomorrow we learn our dance moves...yes, really...
Popcorn:
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2011, 05:03:47 PM
Post by: Pirate on March 22, 2011, 05:05:30 PM
or Dancing on Airside?
Post by: Pirate on March 22, 2011, 05:05:46 PM
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2011, 05:08:30 PM
I didn't have a fag from 0745 until 1500. I'm gonna save a fortune! Tomorrow we learn our dance moves...yes, really...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqnKgJ6tDOg
point:
Tis the fumes from the Jet-A1 like... noooo:
Post by: Pirate on March 22, 2011, 05:10:37 PM
Post by: beerhead on March 23, 2011, 11:03:35 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCIJkT-MgaA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCIJkT-MgaA&feature=related)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2011, 04:32:05 PM
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2011, 04:33:46 PM
Training finishes tomorrow and I start on Saturday (2 days overtime). My normal roster then starts on Wednesday.
Is there an exam like...? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on March 23, 2011, 04:36:39 PM
Is this a suitcase? Yes/No
WHere is it going? Don't know
You start Monday
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2011, 04:37:05 PM
Yup
Is this a suitcase? Yes/No
WHere is it going? Don't know
You start Monday
happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2011, 05:11:52 PM
Post by: Nick on March 23, 2011, 05:15:27 PM
NOte to self: fly from Luton
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2011, 05:23:50 PM
Post by: Nick on March 23, 2011, 05:25:45 PM
He has been assimilated noooo:
Can you get cheap fags?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2011, 05:39:27 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 23, 2011, 05:49:23 PM
Nick - without wishing to cast a cloud over you, but with your track record, no-one would be pleased more than me if you don't bring your calamities to my airport. Thanks :-)
I read that as this catamites. eeek: Must be something in the water at the moment, radiation prolly.
Post by: Nick on March 23, 2011, 05:52:21 PM
Post by: Snoopy on March 23, 2011, 05:57:29 PM
I fear he is bonding with his fellow werkers
I should hope so ~ Job for life, "You can't touch me I'm part of the Union", Built in "perks", Strikes when you want a holiday, holidays when you know the airport staff won't be on strike....... Seems to me the boy has landed on his feet.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2011, 07:34:54 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 23, 2011, 09:34:44 PM
I won't join a union and I would not go on strike -
But there is a bank holiday soon. .
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2011, 06:44:28 AM
I won't join a union and I would not go on strike - hasn't all that shit been consigned to history? The 70's tell us as much.eeek:
He has been brainwashed like.... scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2011, 04:56:22 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2011, 04:58:04 PM
My uniform has arrived. I asked for "medium". Why then, have I been sent trousers with a 36 inch waist? Numpties.
You have thought a medium would know your size ....... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on March 24, 2011, 04:58:30 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2011, 05:52:55 PM
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2011, 06:08:57 PM
My uniform has arrived. I asked for "medium". Why then, have I been sent trousers with a 36 inch waist? Numpties.
You have thought a medium would know your size ....... rubschin:
happy001
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 25, 2011, 11:56:53 AM
My uniform has arrived. I asked for "medium". Why then, have I been sent trousers with a 36 inch waist? Numpties.
Surely that allows for extra baggage ;)
Post by: beerhead on March 25, 2011, 02:46:07 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 02:30:52 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2011, 02:32:37 PM
I appear to have got here an hour and a half early.
Again .. eeek: can you clock in......... whistle:
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2011, 02:37:07 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 03:01:38 PM
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2011, 03:05:15 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 04:17:02 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2011, 04:18:21 PM
The SleazyJet hostesses have lots of smiles for me...
It's the lime green ear defenders...........or the huge trousers ....... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2011, 04:22:39 PM
If you like that sort of thing
Post by: Pastis on March 26, 2011, 06:55:56 PM
I hear they are orange. ALl over eyes: eyes:
If you like that sort of thing
AKA "done on both sides" whistle:
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2011, 06:59:19 PM
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2011, 07:06:39 PM
I fear we are back in the realm of Tipsy's eldest noooo:
doh:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 07:43:01 PM
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2011, 07:45:25 PM
Well, that's 5 planes unloaded and re-loaded (spun, as they call it) and I've already managed to break my boots.
Steal a new pair out of one of the cases like.... ::)
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2011, 07:46:01 PM
Well, that's 5 planes unloaded and re-loaded (spun, as they call it) and I've already managed to break my boots.
Kicking those cases on ......will take its toll ..... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2011, 07:46:44 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 07:47:41 PM
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2011, 07:48:29 PM
Now you say it, one or two of the bags did get "nudged" with my boot...
Good man! eveilgrin:
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2011, 07:49:56 PM
Well, that's 5 planes unloaded and re-loaded (spun, as they call it) and I've already managed to break my boots.Euphemism # 4737374
Watch out you Virgins (and oranges)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 07:57:33 PM
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2011, 08:26:22 PM
The SleazyJet hostesses have lots of smiles for me...
Are they smiling or trying to look as if they are not laughing? ;)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2011, 08:49:52 PM
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2011, 05:07:11 AM
The SleazyJet hostesses have lots of smiles for me...
Are they smiling or trying to look as if they are not laughing? ;)
He was prolly holding himself because he needed a 'wee-wee' Snoops.... I've seen that look.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2011, 08:44:28 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 27, 2011, 08:47:09 PM
I've been having fun with skis today :-)
That's a slippery slope ........
Post by: Baldy on March 27, 2011, 11:28:36 PM
I've been having fun with skis today :-)
That's a slippery slope ........
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2011, 11:53:00 PM
What happens is this : it is obvious when a group of skiers are returning. We then place all the ski bags bar one - the nicest one - on the carousel followed by all the other luggage. Then we wait. Five minutes or so. Then we put that one on and hold it so that part of it pokes through and the by now distraught skier sees it, at which point he grabs it and tries to pull it through. So we pull it back. For a minute or so, then let it go...
The language the other side is hilarious :-). Tomorrow I will tell you about "his and hers" matching bags :-)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 28, 2011, 05:15:23 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 28, 2011, 09:09:23 AM
Buffoon.
What happens is this : it is obvious when a group of skiers are returning. We then place all the ski bags bar one - the nicest one - on the carousel followed by all the other luggage. Then we wait. Five minutes or so. Then we put that one on and hold it so that part of it pokes through and the by now distraught skier sees it, at which point he grabs it and tries to pull it through. So we pull it back. For a minute or so, then let it go...
The language the other side is hilarious :-). Tomorrow I will tell you about "his and hers" matching bags :-)
lol: lol: lol:
The inner secrets revealed.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 28, 2011, 01:41:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSDzsSdPwTo
Post by: Snoopy on March 28, 2011, 01:47:21 PM
Bit of a cross-wind I'd say.
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2011, 03:12:08 PM
Think this pilot landed one with us yesterday...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSDzsSdPwTo
Did he save you the job of busting the cases open...? whistle:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 30, 2011, 11:57:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aar9KHn1hrY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aar9KHn1hrY)
Post by: Nick on March 30, 2011, 12:10:31 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2011, 12:13:52 PM
What sort of aircraft is that? rubschin:
There was a plane in the video.........??? redface:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 30, 2011, 12:19:23 PM
What sort of aircraft is that? rubschin:
A clean one lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 30, 2011, 02:13:18 PM
What sort of aircraft is that? rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avsim.com%2Fpages%2F0203%2Fdash8%2Fbeaver6.jpg&hash=44b19b86c0843123373946bd9dc047e87bbd6a01)
whistle:
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2011, 02:25:29 PM
Something for TMR to look forward to in the summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aar9KHn1hrY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aar9KHn1hrY)
Scrubbers. noooo:
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 06:22:39 PM
http://videosift.com/video/Topless-skydiving-and-washing-machines
Post by: Nick on March 30, 2011, 06:31:43 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2011, 06:41:19 PM
I have an Indesit cloud9:
TV ............ rubschin:
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 06:52:41 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 30, 2011, 07:06:56 PM
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2011, 07:38:40 PM
And this one...couldn't find it on youtube...banned prolly
http://videosift.com/video/Topless-skydiving-and-washing-machines
AFFS! whistle:
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 07:41:22 PM
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2011, 07:44:31 PM
Yeah...I posted it first time around...thats how I knew about it...
Good man! happy088
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 07:49:03 PM
Yeah...I posted it first time around...thats how I knew about it...
Good man! happy088
I think I shamelessly nicked it from CF...
Post by: beerhead on March 30, 2011, 07:50:19 PM
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 07:54:30 PM
Post by: Nick on March 30, 2011, 08:13:19 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 30, 2011, 08:21:15 PM
Darwin, you are a very naughty boy ! Are you going to shave it ? I have had a go in one of those, so please roll out all the cockpit jokes.
Glad somebody got it. ;)
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 30, 2011, 08:31:29 PM
We all knew it was a Beaver... whistle:
I hear you haven't been up in one for a while?
Post by: Pirate on March 30, 2011, 08:45:10 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2011, 08:48:43 PM
We all knew it was a Beaver... whistle:
I hear you haven't been up in one for a while?
lol: lol:
Post by: Snoopy on March 31, 2011, 05:41:41 AM
Post by: Baldy on March 31, 2011, 07:18:19 AM
.(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.todayifoundout.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F02%2Fshaving-the-beaver.jpg&hash=211914f5c3a0b77cb86df1b2d5bda1c18214d5fa)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2011, 02:40:11 PM
Post by: Nick on March 31, 2011, 02:43:55 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2011, 03:08:50 PM
His and hers bags??
Ah, yes. It is quite obvious when "his and hers" bags are on board. So you simply put "hers" (the larger of the two, obviously) on the belt straight away. And then "his" very last. Guaranteed to cause arguments 8)
Post by: Nick on March 31, 2011, 03:28:47 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 05, 2011, 12:52:37 PM
Post by: Nick on April 05, 2011, 12:54:11 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 05, 2011, 12:56:02 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 05, 2011, 12:57:15 PM
Post by: Barman on April 05, 2011, 01:01:38 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 06, 2011, 02:54:30 AM
Post by: Barman on April 06, 2011, 05:12:01 AM
Well, tonight I saw someone from one of the other handling agents lose his job. An A319 for us came in and had to wait a couple of minutes of the taxiway whilst we were waiting for one of our lot to turn up and turn on the laser-guided thingy that tells the pilot when to stop, so that the passenfer jetty can reach the plane. While the plane was on the taxiway, a driver towing a baggage cart sat patiently waiting for the plane to finish parking. Our chap arrived and turned the laser guiding thingy on and the plane then powered up and started to pull in. Inexplicable, this chap from the "other" place then decided it would be a good time to go for it and shot past in front of the plane. Luckily the pilot saw him and stamped on the brakes - the nose of the plane visibly dipped. I'd estimate he missed the baggage cart by no more than 3 feet. If if had collided, I think it would have taken the front landing gear out. And the chap from the "other" handling place did it right in front of the Gatwick runway police. He was stopped a 100 yards down the service road. Masses of 4x4s arrived and he disappeared in the back of one of them. What on earth was he thinking?! Even some of the hardened crew I work with said they had never seen anything so stupid. He will be charged - at the very least - with endagering the lives of those on board. Wuckfit.
You hadn't bunged him to do away with your ex had you...? He might have been practising like... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 08, 2011, 02:29:22 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 15, 2011, 02:33:52 PM
Post by: Nick on April 15, 2011, 02:35:55 PM
Post by: Snoopy on April 15, 2011, 02:37:42 PM
Airport is packed today. Why can't foreigners queue properly?
Queuing is a uniquely British thing. Foreigners of every hue elbow and jostle.
See pictures and news reels of queues of people waiting patiently to buy food when rationing applied during and after the war and compare that with films of the fighting for food rations wherever charities set up distribution.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 15, 2011, 08:33:25 PM
Post by: Pirate on April 15, 2011, 08:37:41 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 15, 2011, 08:38:47 PM
Post by: Pirate on April 15, 2011, 08:41:53 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 15, 2011, 08:42:03 PM
I think you are still handling that baggage ;)
drumroll:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 15, 2011, 08:47:11 PM
Nah...just good friends is all. We started off as good friends...got married, didn't work...good friends again...I've been staying at hers for a week dog sitting...she'll be back later and I go back to mine...simples
Very grown up and civilized rubschin:
Post by: Pirate on April 15, 2011, 10:14:52 PM
Post by: Just One More on April 15, 2011, 10:16:44 PM
Nah...just good friends is all. We started off as good friends...got married, didn't work...good friends again...I've been staying at hers for a week dog sitting...she'll be back later and I go back to mine...simples
Very grown up and civilized rubschin:
What's he doing here then rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 15, 2011, 11:05:32 PM
Pirate, some other motley crew "look after" Monarch flights...
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 16, 2011, 02:58:01 PM
Nah...just good friends is all. We started off as good friends...got married, didn't work...good friends again...I've been staying at hers for a week dog sitting...she'll be back later and I go back to mine...simples
Very grown up and civilized rubschin:
What's he doing here then rubschin:
I wondered that.
Perhaps it was an alternative to wearing one of those spikey things on his leg. rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2011, 03:30:58 PM
Nah...just good friends is all. We started off as good friends...got married, didn't work...good friends again...I've been staying at hers for a week dog sitting...she'll be back later and I go back to mine...simples
Very grown up and civilized rubschin:
What's he doing here then rubschin:
I wondered that.
Perhaps it was an alternative to wearing one of those spikey things on his leg. rubschin:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Just One More on April 16, 2011, 04:20:46 PM
Nah...just good friends is all. We started off as good friends...got married, didn't work...good friends again...I've been staying at hers for a week dog sitting...she'll be back later and I go back to mine...simples
Very grown up and civilized rubschin:
What's he doing here then rubschin:
I wondered that.
Perhaps it was an alternative to wearing one of those spikey things on his leg. rubschin:
I remember Andy Hamilton on "Have I Got News For You" talking about those. He said they wear them as a reminder to themselves about the sacrifices Jesus made for us, and questioned, "why don't they just put a post-it on the fridge like everybody else"
happy001 happy001 happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 20, 2011, 07:45:07 PM
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2011, 09:00:11 AM
Soooo...a plane lands from Dusseldorf - I unloaded the rear hold (96 bags). Then loaded it back up (82 bags). And off it went back to Dusseldorf. Unfortunately a colleague didn't check the front hold properly and thus 15 bags went back to Dusseldorf. Ooops...
How could you miss 15 bags in an aircraft hold like...? Shrugs:
Post by: Pirate on April 21, 2011, 11:28:50 AM
Soooo...a plane lands from Dusseldorf - I unloaded the rear hold (96 bags). Then loaded it back up (82 bags). And off it went back to Dusseldorf. Unfortunately I didn't check the front hold properly and thus 15 bags went back to Dusseldorf. Ooops...
whistle:
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2011, 11:43:54 AM
Soooo...a plane lands from Dusseldorf - I unloaded the rear hold (96 bags). Then loaded it back up (82 bags). And off it went back to Dusseldorf. Unfortunately I didn't check the front hold properly and thus 15 bags went back to Dusseldorf. Ooops...
whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
It is all clear now... the new boy.... noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 21, 2011, 01:15:15 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 21, 2011, 01:38:01 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 21, 2011, 01:38:37 PM
I refuse to say anything bad about this wonderful man. After all he may be handling my excess baggage soon lol:
eyes:
Post by: Pirate on April 21, 2011, 02:24:59 PM
I refuse to say anything bad about this wonderful man. After all he may be handling my excess baggage soon lol:
The Brat??
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 21, 2011, 02:27:10 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 21, 2011, 03:22:30 PM
Soooo...a plane lands from Dusseldorf - I unloaded the rear hold (96 bags). Then loaded it back up (82 bags). And off it went back to Dusseldorf. Unfortunately I didn't check the front hold properly and thus 15 bags went back to Dusseldorf. Ooops...
whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
It is all clear now... the new boy.... noooo:
I shall elucidate for the chrome dome; the front hold has two compartments and one is easily visible with the hold door open, the other is to the left and very dark. What you are meant to do is drive a luggage belt up, then climb on the belt, turn the light on and make sure. He didn't do that - he just did a chin up and peeked in, missing the bags. So there.
Post by: Nick on April 21, 2011, 03:25:47 PM
Post by: Snoopy on April 21, 2011, 03:33:15 PM
And I mean that!
I did understand about the holds as they haven't changed since my days at Lyneham.
We once managed to send the baggage of a bunch of Paras back to Canada whistle:
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2011, 04:00:04 PM
Soooo...a plane lands from Dusseldorf - I unloaded the rear hold (96 bags). Then loaded it back up (82 bags). And off it went back to Dusseldorf. Unfortunately I didn't check the front hold properly and thus 15 bags went back to Dusseldorf. Ooops...
whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
It is all clear now... the new boy.... noooo:
I shall elucidate for the chrome dome; the front hold has two compartments and one is easily visible with the hold door open, the other is to the left and very dark. What you are meant to do is drive a luggage belt up, then climb on the belt, turn the light on and make sure. He didn't do that - he just did a chin up and peeked in, missing the bags. So there.
Couldn't be arsed to do the job properly then like...? noooo:
I don't suppose your mates in Dόsseldorf tucked the bags away in there in the knowledge that they'd be straight back and they'd have 24 hours to rummage through them...? whistle:
Post by: Nick on April 21, 2011, 04:01:36 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 21, 2011, 04:12:06 PM
He hasn't mentioned the perks yet
50% off at McDonalds and 10% off at Costa. That's it. And eye candy. Lots of it cloud9:
Post by: Nick on April 21, 2011, 04:13:29 PM
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2011, 04:13:51 PM
He hasn't mentioned the perks yet
50% off at McDonalds and 10% off at Costa. That's it. And eye candy. Lots of it cloud9:
And a permanently bad back...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 21, 2011, 04:19:08 PM
Post by: Snoopy on April 21, 2011, 04:21:37 PM
Please tell me you treat the clingfilmers with contempt evil:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2011, 04:26:16 PM
Please tell me you treat the clingfilmers with contempt evil:
happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 21, 2011, 04:48:10 PM
Please tell me you treat the clingfilmers with contempt evil:
Oh yes. The bastards. When you're trying to slide a 28kg bag along the hold floor it's bad enough, but when cling-filmed up the fu(kers don't slide. So they are hurled... evil: Also today I offloaded a big bastard A330 from America and there were 259 bags on it. All of them heavy. I nearly shit myself when the first one said "Heavy - 51". Of course the septics still use pounds - all the rest are in kgs. So 51 pounds is sod all, I could lift it hang it off the end of my knob. Bloody Yanks.
And no, Nick, no luck with the Virginettes yet, but I do work with a flight Dispatcher who smiles an awful lot at me. She looks like Phillipa Forrester cloud9:
Post by: Nick on April 21, 2011, 04:54:31 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 21, 2011, 05:03:17 PM
I had to Google that. Get in there man!!
Patience, dear boy - we don't all go steaming in like a testosterone fuelled bull on speed lol:
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2011, 05:10:33 PM
Please tell me you treat the clingfilmers with contempt evil:
Oh yes. The bastards. When you're trying to slide a 28kg bag along the hold floor it's bad enough, but when cling-filmed up the fu(kers don't slide. So they are hurled... evil: Also today I offloaded a big bastard A330 from America and there were 259 bags on it. All of them heavy. I nearly shit myself when the first one said "Heavy - 51". Of course the septics still use pounds - all the rest are in kgs. So 51 pounds is sod all, I could lift it hang it off the end of my knob. Bloody Yanks.
Not bad for somebody who is only four feet tall... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 21, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
Please tell me you treat the clingfilmers with contempt evil:
Oh yes. The bastards. When you're trying to slide a 28kg bag along the hold floor it's bad enough, but when cling-filmed up the fu(kers don't slide. So they are hurled... evil: Also today I offloaded a big bastard A330 from America and there were 259 bags on it. All of them heavy. I nearly shit myself when the first one said "Heavy - 51". Of course the septics still use pounds - all the rest are in kgs. So 51 pounds is sod all, I could lift it hang it off the end of my knob. Bloody Yanks.
Not bad for somebody who is only four feet tall... rubschin:
5 foot 8 1/2 - not unlike yourself dear BM. angel1
Post by: tel on April 21, 2011, 05:41:22 PM
Or are you werking?
£2 a pint without vouchers. (between 1 and 5, I think)
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2011, 04:31:13 AM
Please tell me you treat the clingfilmers with contempt evil:
Oh yes. The bastards. When you're trying to slide a 28kg bag along the hold floor it's bad enough, but when cling-filmed up the fu(kers don't slide. So they are hurled... evil: Also today I offloaded a big bastard A330 from America and there were 259 bags on it. All of them heavy. I nearly shit myself when the first one said "Heavy - 51". Of course the septics still use pounds - all the rest are in kgs. So 51 pounds is sod all, I could lift it hang it off the end of my knob. Bloody Yanks.
Not bad for somebody who is only four feet tall... rubschin:
5 foot 8 1/2 - not unlike yourself dear BM. angel1
Suffice to say I don't need to include a ½" on my height.... point:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 22, 2011, 05:26:58 AM
Post by: Baldy on April 22, 2011, 06:26:02 AM
Other areas you do though whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2011, 07:30:26 AM
Post by: beerhead on April 22, 2011, 08:04:13 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 22, 2011, 08:06:02 AM
Post by: Just One More on April 22, 2011, 08:10:03 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 03, 2011, 03:44:19 AM
Post by: Barman on May 03, 2011, 03:52:41 AM
Saw in an A320 from Malaga about 23:30 - two armed police went on first and "escorted" a man out - I'm sure you'd go with them too when they are brandishing machine guns! Wonder what he did? Costa del Crime, or a quip about terrorists/bombs. He certainly wasn't outrageously drunk.
Was he ginger...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 03, 2011, 03:58:20 AM
Post by: Barman on May 03, 2011, 04:01:32 AM
He was gingerish, but didn't look fat enough to be Nick...
He's had the trots for a week tho... rubschin:
Post by: Baldy on May 03, 2011, 05:15:57 AM
He was gingerish, but didn't look fat enough to be Nick...
He's had the trots for a week tho... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 04, 2011, 01:27:37 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 09, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 09, 2011, 08:04:05 PM
Another pair of sunglasses bites the dust :-(
Yours or a passenger ........ whistle:
Post by: Pirate on May 09, 2011, 08:13:54 PM
Another pair of sunglasses bites the dust :-(
rubschin:
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Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 09, 2011, 08:26:39 PM
Post by: Nick on May 09, 2011, 08:33:57 PM
Post by: Pastis on May 09, 2011, 08:35:36 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 09, 2011, 08:36:01 PM
Mine! First pair ended up in Barcelona, second pair lost a battle against a heavy Samsonite about 2 hours ago.
Never pick a fight with religious types. noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on May 09, 2011, 08:37:03 PM
Mine! First pair ended up in Barcelona, second pair lost a battle against a heavy Samsonite about 2 hours ago.
Never pick a fight with religious types. noooo:
;D ;D ;D
Post by: Nick on May 09, 2011, 08:37:22 PM
Post by: Barman on May 10, 2011, 04:48:58 AM
doh:
TMR could get you a job there Nick... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 13, 2011, 03:56:40 AM
Post by: Just One More on May 13, 2011, 05:43:56 AM
We have moved to a new "mess room" which presents a problem for we smokers: it's bloody miles away from any smoking area. The old mess room was less than 3 minutes from fag freedom, but the new one is a twenty minute round trip - and that's if you're at the double. Thus today I didn't have a fag from 15:20 when I went in until 04:40 when I got back out. The "head-rush" as I inhaled that first lovely lungful of Golden Virginia was great and I was wobbling all over the place. Like LegIron, I think it's time to invest in an "electro-fag". And before long, I will get my ADP (Airside Driving Permit), so I will be able to nab an electric towing buggy and drive to "Queensgate", where I can slip out for a proper fag occasionally.
Sounds like a good
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2011, 06:47:33 AM
We have moved to a new "mess room" which presents a problem for we smokers: it's bloody miles away from any smoking area. The old mess room was less than 3 minutes from fag freedom, but the new one is a twenty minute round trip - and that's if you're at the double. Thus today I didn't have a fag from 15:20 when I went in until 04:40 when I got back out. The "head-rush" as I inhaled that first lovely lungful of Golden Virginia was great and I was wobbling all over the place. Like LegIron, I think it's time to invest in an "electro-fag". And before long, I will get my ADP (Airside Driving Permit), so I will be able to nab an electric towing buggy and drive to "Queensgate", where I can slip out for a proper fag occasionally.
Sounds like a goodexcusereason for a strike around Spring Bank Holiday whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 13, 2011, 08:15:26 AM
We have moved to a new "mess room" which presents a problem for we smokers: it's bloody miles away from any smoking area. The old mess room was less than 3 minutes from fag freedom, but the new one is a twenty minute round trip - and that's if you're at the double. Thus today I didn't have a fag from 15:20 when I went in until 04:40 when I got back out. The "head-rush" as I inhaled that first lovely lungful of Golden Virginia was great and I was wobbling all over the place. Like LegIron, I think it's time to invest in an "electro-fag". And before long, I will get my ADP (Airside Driving Permit), so I will be able to nab an electric towing buggy and drive to "Queensgate", where I can slip out for a proper fag occasionally.
"Slipping into Queensgate for a proper fag"?
Sounds a bit Gayer:
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2011, 08:55:52 AM
We have moved to a new "mess room" which presents a problem for we smokers: it's bloody miles away from any smoking area. The old mess room was less than 3 minutes from fag freedom, but the new one is a twenty minute round trip - and that's if you're at the double. Thus today I didn't have a fag from 15:20 when I went in until 04:40 when I got back out. The "head-rush" as I inhaled that first lovely lungful of Golden Virginia was great and I was wobbling all over the place. Like LegIron, I think it's time to invest in an "electro-fag". And before long, I will get my ADP (Airside Driving Permit), so I will be able to nab an electric towing buggy and drive to "Queensgate", where I can slip out for a proper fag occasionally.
"Slipping into Queensgate for a proper fag"?
Sounds a bit Gayer:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 14, 2011, 07:11:35 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 14, 2011, 10:34:47 PM
Note to passengers: do not tie identifying ribbons or suchlike round the handle of your bag, because there are some nasty people who will find an identical bag and put that ribbon on it. :-/
;D ;D
Post by: Baldy on May 14, 2011, 10:37:52 PM
Note to passengers: do not tie identifying ribbons or suchlike round the handle of your bag, because there are some nasty people who will find an identical bag and put that ribbon on it. :-/
lol: lol: lol: nonono:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 26, 2011, 02:37:44 AM
My first job required me to grab a "Charlatte" (an electric baggage tug) and go to stand 22, via "Bravo" where the bags that need loading will be, if they haven't already been delivered to the stand. First problem, none of the ramining Charlattes are working! Luckily, within minutes someone turns up to park one that works - so I nab that and off I whizz. I collect the 2 trailers for our plane and get to stand 22, albeit about 5 minutes late - I needn't have worried, the swarms of engineers vans round the plane tells me something is awry. It transpires there is a problem with a fuel leak, so we put the baggage bins on the low loader, but not on the plane as there is a good chance they will have to do a "plane swap". All we can do is go up to the gate and await further instructions - this is fine by us as it means we just stand around admiring the lovies hoping to head off to Malaga! After a further 30 minutes hanging around, some of the younger passengers are getting a bit agitated and we are required to have "a few words" with them. Luckily 10 minutes later the engineers allow the plane to fly and the passengers all cheer - we go back downstairs and set to work loading. Unfortunately, the delay means that the next plane we were to do is already parked up waiting to be loaded up. I am sent to start this while my other 2 team members finish off the first one. When I get to it, two of the office supervisors (in suit trousers and shirts) are making a start on it - although no bags are there yet. I whizz off to Bravo again and grab the two trailers and whizz back - the supervisors have put the luggage belt up to the hold and ask if I would mind doing the loading on my own (normally there are 2 of you in the plane - one to pass the bags and one to stack them). Seeing as they are supervisors I say "no problem!" Luckily it's on 71 bags so I manage it without too much trouble although the stacking wasn't the neatest! My other 2 team members turn up and we go to the departure gate to get any gate bags / children's pushchairs but there aren't any. But a passenger hasn't turned up...and his bag has been loaded. We leave it ten more minutes and still no sign of him, so the decision is made to remove his bag. Guess who gets the job...luckily it's one of the first I check - bag off, hold closed up and we're ready to push the plane out for take-off. And then the silly bastard passenger turns up and for some reason is allowed on - so hold opened up, bag put back on, close up again and the plane finally sets off. Next job is goes fine, but it is a shitty little Boeing 737 which are horrible to load up - I must have banged my head at least 10 times due to the crappy hold layout. We get sent back to base where I'm put on a break, so I scoff some food down and then nick a Charlatte so I can go out for a cigarette or two. I get back am immediately sent out for the evenings off-loads. First plane in is a heavily laden Airbus A320 from Sharm-el-Sheikh - 168 bags, all 20+ kilos, one was 37kg! Eeek, must have cost them a fortune. From then on it's just off-load after off-load and before I know it my team leader tells me to go back to base, even though we are only halfway through a job - it's because it's 01.45 already and time for home! The 10 hour shift has flown by!
Post by: Barman on May 26, 2011, 06:16:48 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 03, 2011, 02:19:01 AM
This is nice and cushy as you just sit there waiting for the passengers to go through and then take whatever down to the plane.
Passenger to TMR "I just put £1.60 in the vending machine and it swallowed my money without giving me my Fanta."
TMR to passenger "How disappointing."
Passenger to TMR "Well what are you going to do about it?"
TMR to passenger "There's nothing I can do"
Passenger to TMR "But you work here, you must be able to do something!"
TMR to passenger "Sir, I look after your bags and make sure the plane goes out safely and on time, I don't look after the vending machines. Do you see the words on my hi-viz - it says Aviation, not libation".
Passenger to TMR "You're not being very helpful, can you call someone to get me a refund?"
TMR to passenger "Strangely, I don't have the number for vending services on my phone and even if I did, I'm not sure either you or I would want to hold up the plane for the sake of £1.60"
Passenger to TMR "Your attitude is terrible, I shall make a formal complaint about this"
TMR to passenger "That is your perogative, but personally I wouldn't have even tried to pay £1.60 for a Fanta in the first place."
Passenger to TMR "The air conditioning in here is terrible - I was extremely thirsty"
TMR to passenger "Make sure you put that in your complaint too"
At this point I reached into my pocket and pulled out my bottle of Fanta (60p to us) guzzled the lot, threw the empty in the bin and trundled off to the plane with the two pushchairs that were there.
Another satisfied customer :-)
Post by: Baldy on June 03, 2011, 02:35:09 AM
Post by: Barman on June 03, 2011, 09:58:59 AM
So...first job of the day is a Belfast spin. Easy enough - never many bags on these. As I can now drive the electric flatbed lorries, I helped unload the plane then went on my own to go and chuck 'em on the reclaim belt in the North Terminal. By the time I got back to the plane, the outgoing bags are all loaded and I was sent up to the departure gate to get any children's buggies / late gate bags.
This is nice and cushy as you just sit there waiting for the passengers to go through and then take whatever down to the plane.
Passenger to TMR "I just put £1.60 in the vending machine and it swallowed my money without giving me my Fanta."
TMR to passenger "How disappointing."
Passenger to TMR "Well what are you going to do about it?"
TMR to passenger "There's nothing I can do"
Passenger to TMR "But you work here, you must be able to do something!"
TMR to passenger "Sir, I look after your bags and make sure the plane goes out safely and on time, I don't look after the vending machines. Do you see the words on my hi-viz - it says Aviation, not libation".
Passenger to TMR "You're not being very helpful, can you call someone to get me a refund?"
TMR to passenger "Strangely, I don't have the number for vending services on my phone and even if I did, I'm not sure either you or I would want to hold up the plane for the sake of £1.60"
Passenger to TMR "Your attitude is terrible, I shall make a formal complaint about this"
TMR to passenger "That is your perogative, but personally I wouldn't have even tried to pay £1.60 for a Fanta in the first place."
Passenger to TMR "The air conditioning in here is terrible - I was extremely thirsty"
TMR to passenger "Make sure you put that in your complaint too"
At this point I reached into my pocket and pulled out my bottle of Fanta (60p to us) guzzled the lot, threw the empty in the bin and trundled off to the plane with the two pushchairs that were there.
Another satisfied customer :-)
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Post by: Nick on June 03, 2011, 10:02:16 AM
drumroll:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 04, 2011, 03:58:59 AM
Then the golfists with their humungous golf bags stuffed full with all their clothes.
Now it's divers. Innocuous looking bags that appear welded to the hold floor - oh no - they are merely full of the weights these eejits need so that they can sink 20 metres to look at a black and orange 3 inch fish. Bastards. Use Google like any sane person - my back aint getting any younger!
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2011, 04:50:25 AM
First it was cyclists who annoyed me with engineless contraptions in ridiculously bulky plastic containers - a total bastard to load an unload.
Then the golfists with their humungous golf bags stuffed full with all their clothes.
Now it's divers. Innocuous looking bags that appear welded to the hold floor - oh no - they are merely full of the weights these eejits need so that they can sink 20 metres to look at a black and orange 3 inch fish. Bastards. Use Google like any sane person - my back aint getting any younger!
I'm a diver! cussing:
But I've never understood why people would take their own lead abroad with them... noooo:
Post by: Pirate on June 04, 2011, 06:49:37 AM
First it was cyclists who annoyed me with engineless contraptions in ridiculously bulky plastic containers - a total bastard to load an unload.
Then the golfists with their humungous golf bags stuffed full with all their clothes.
Now it's divers. Innocuous looking bags that appear welded to the hold floor - oh no - they are merely full of the weights these eejits need so that they can sink 20 metres to look at a black and orange 3 inch fish. Bastards. Use Google like any sane person - my back aint getting any younger!
I'm a muff diver! cussing:
whistle:
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2011, 06:51:57 AM
First it was cyclists who annoyed me with engineless contraptions in ridiculously bulky plastic containers - a total bastard to load an unload.
Then the golfists with their humungous golf bags stuffed full with all their clothes.
Now it's divers. Innocuous looking bags that appear welded to the hold floor - oh no - they are merely full of the weights these eejits need so that they can sink 20 metres to look at a black and orange 3 inch fish. Bastards. Use Google like any sane person - my back aint getting any younger!
I'm a muff diver! cussing:
whistle:
Dirty boy! nonono:
Post by: Just One More on June 04, 2011, 07:10:12 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 04, 2011, 10:22:36 AM
absolutely shocking angel1Quite so.
All those extra greenhouse gasses from needless air transport of lead. noooo:
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2011, 10:23:53 AM
absolutely shocking angel1Quite so.
All those extra greenhouse gasses from needless air transport of lead. noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2011, 08:15:55 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 20, 2011, 08:17:16 PM
Security is working well then noooo:
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2011, 08:23:44 PM
Sooo...the Deportee on the Virgin Atlantic plane didn't want to go. Somehow he/she had a razor and slashes their wrist then swallows the razor. One dead deportee, one very messy Jumbo jet in need of cleaning...
Dead?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-13841862 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-13841862)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2011, 08:24:32 PM
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2011, 08:28:12 PM
Post by: Barman on June 21, 2011, 05:14:21 AM
eeek:
Security is working well then noooo:
Indeed, what a farce... noooo:
Post by: Snoopy on June 21, 2011, 05:38:51 AM
Post by: Barman on June 21, 2011, 05:44:43 AM
Mind you, I could be stereotyping here, I haven't read the story... noooo:
Although I am reading the biography of Alan Blumlein (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inventor-Stereo-works-Blumlein-ebook/dp/B0035RQX1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308635007&sr=8-1) who invented stereo if that counts...? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2011, 05:51:25 PM
Post by: Baldy on June 23, 2011, 06:05:02 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 23, 2011, 06:29:26 PM
easyJet Careful Baggage Handling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geeldwbn3jk#ws)
Any wonder we call them "Circus Air"? And any wonder they're losing all their contracts noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 23, 2011, 06:40:53 PM
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2011, 04:34:40 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2011, 04:40:56 AM
Post by: Just One More on June 24, 2011, 04:52:03 AM
Thomas Cook - Paphos >>> Gatwick Saturday arvo.... ;)
lol:
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2011, 05:13:34 AM
Thomas Cook...don't do them :-(
prolly just as well... they have quite big cases... ::)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2011, 05:14:23 AM
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2011, 05:16:39 AM
...and lots of baby stuff. TMR's favourite lol:
he could steal some little booties.... lol:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2011, 05:18:25 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2011, 08:53:53 AM
Miss D - I am disappointed in you :-(
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2011, 08:56:45 AM
The big boys made me do it ;)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2011, 09:04:19 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2011, 09:08:30 AM
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2011, 09:09:43 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2011, 09:20:38 AM
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2011, 12:17:34 PM
Indeed Miss D - I witnessed "maggot" BM in the Westminster Arms...he'll no doubt blame all the Spitfire he had drunk and the cold weather...
Just because you could see under the cubicle door! point:
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2011, 12:19:55 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 24, 2011, 12:22:23 PM
That's an admission in my book angel1
Only if he opened the door to let him in.
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2011, 01:32:44 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2011, 04:00:48 AM
So 6 of us stayed on - 2 teams of 3. First one for us was a nice light one from Edinburgh. All going swimmingly until we went to put the bags on the domestic reclaim belt in the North terminal - one of our other teams were there and they had somehow managed to block the belt, which shut itself down. They had another flight to meet so I told them to go and do that and I would sort the belt out and then unload our bags. The other 2 in my team went off to meet our next flight.
20 minutes later and with the help of engineers, we managed to get the belt going again and I unloaded my lorry. Then off to the next job.
From feckin Oporto. Front hold CRAMMED with feckin bicycles in big plastic cases. Rear hold CRAMMED with feckin surfboards. Middle holds CRAMMED with suitcases, wheelchairs and baby buggies. Bastards!
Next job Air Fungus with 3 containers full of feckin transfer bags and cargo (mainly mail). Next job a fairly straighforward Faro flight, with only a few sets of golf clubs (they're usually rammed). Last job Heraklion - we put 2 teams on it for speed.
Then back to the crew room for 10 minutes before being sent out to go round the airport picking up all the electric tugs that had been left lying around (some of the lazy sods I work with just leave them all over the shop, even though they should bring them back and put them on charge for the morning) but happily for me, I was the one driving the minibus, just dropping colleagues off to drive the tugs back.
Then, just as the daylight creeps across the sky, we go home.
Yet again, I nearly run over a fox in Coulsdon. It's like they play "chicken" with cars - darting out at the last minute. Next time...
Couple of cans then bed.
And do it all again in 10 hours time.
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2011, 04:07:26 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2011, 04:11:40 AM
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2011, 04:15:30 AM
Oh - and don't put bottles of spirits in yer bags. They can get broken quite easily and when the contents then cover a baby buggy, gawd only knows how pissed the baby's gonna get...
Broken quite easily when you jump up and down on them...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2011, 04:21:27 AM
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2011, 04:24:06 AM
Honestly - I've never seen any of my lot stand on a bag, never mind jump on one. But when you unload a plane, the bags obviously endure impacts - be they when they hit the floor of the lorry, or when other bags land on top of them. Pack better - seeemples!
Sage words indeed... lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2011, 04:33:10 AM
Post by: Baldy on June 29, 2011, 04:45:07 AM
We've got 35 minutes from the second the chocks are put on the plane until the last bag is put on the reclaim belt. Time is precious and bags cannot each be put gingerly (sorry Nick) onto the lorry or baggage belt!
Not werkin for the guverment then? whistle:
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 29, 2011, 08:20:59 AM
We've got 35 minutes from the second the chocks are put on the plane until the last bag is put on the reclaim belt. Time is precious and bags cannot each be put gingerly (sorry Nick) onto the lorry or baggage belt![not sarky]
Your tales have done a great deal to improve our pre-conceptions of your profession. Well done. ;D[/not sarky]
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2011, 03:16:02 PM
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2011, 03:41:23 PM
Why thank you DS, if you should ever be passing through Gatwick I will of course ensure the safe transit of your luggage but not of your Talisker.whistle:
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2011, 03:48:07 PM
Why thank you DS, if you should ever be passing through Gatwick I will of course ensure the safe transit of your luggage but not of your Talisker.whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 29, 2011, 04:59:51 PM
sad32: sad32: sad32:Why thank you DS, if you should ever be passing through Gatwick I will of course ensure the safe transit of your luggage but not of your Talisker.whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2011, 05:02:07 PM
lol: lol: lol:sad32: sad32: sad32:Why thank you DS, if you should ever be passing through Gatwick I will of course ensure the safe transit of your luggage but not of your Talisker.whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
The ridiculous thing is of course that you can fly almost anywhere else in the world and buy the stuff cheaper than you can in the UK... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 30, 2011, 01:56:23 AM
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2011, 02:48:57 AM
It appears that goose-stepping round the Air Berlin planes is frowned upon :-)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Baldy on June 30, 2011, 05:22:11 AM
It appears that goose-stepping round the Air Berlin planes is frowned upon :-)
happy001 happy001 happy001
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 30, 2011, 09:52:58 AM
It appears that goose-stepping round the Air Berlin planes is frowned upon :-)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2011, 02:05:34 AM
At the end of the night, lots of planes are on stands that do not suit the requirements for the first flights out the next morning; so our boys tow them around so that the right planes are in the right place. This requires the bloke who can tow the plane, plus another in the heavy tug with him to talk to the other who is "brake-riding" in the plane. The job of the brake-rider is to sit in the captains seat, start the auxilliary power unit (the small jet that powers the hydraulics, leccy, air-con etc.) release the parking brake and then cover the brakes whilst being towed - in case somehow the plane becomes detached from the towbar and tug.
So tonight I have been starting the small auxilliary jets, sitting in the captains seat and covering the brakes on a £80 million pound Airbus A320. Eeek!
Post by: apc2010 on July 05, 2011, 02:07:26 AM
So...tonight they say "TMR, fancy learning 'brake riding' tonight?". "Not arf!" says I.
At the end of the night, lots of planes are on stands that do not suit the requirements for the first flights out the next morning; so our boys tow them around so that the right planes are in the right place. This requires the bloke who can tow the plane, plus another in the heavy tug with him to talk to the other who is "brake-riding" in the plane. The job of the brake-rider is to sit in the captains seat, start the auxilliary power unit (the small jet that powers the hydraulics, leccy, air-con etc.) release the parking brake and then cover the brakes whilst being towed - in case somehow the plane becomes detached from the towbar and tug.
So tonight I have been starting the small auxilliary jets, sitting in the captains seat and covering the brakes on a £80 million pound Airbus A320. Eeek!
Cool............................. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2011, 02:36:47 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2011, 03:17:32 AM
Post by: Barman on July 05, 2011, 04:54:55 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2011, 04:59:23 AM
MR is my hero... worthy:
He's lost his T eeek:
Post by: Barman on July 05, 2011, 05:13:31 AM
MR is my hero... worthy:
He's lost his T eeek:
It didn't seem fair to call him 'Tiny' any more after his herculean efforts.... noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2011, 05:30:12 AM
So he has been upgraded rubschin:
Post by: Barman on July 05, 2011, 05:31:12 AM
lol:
So he has been upgraded rubschin:
Yes, I think he has those things in his shoes.... rubschin:
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 05, 2011, 05:30:25 PM
lol:
So he has been upgraded rubschin:
Yes, I think he has those things in his shoes.... rubschin:
Stones, to make him limp?
Post by: Just One More on July 05, 2011, 05:39:41 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 06, 2011, 04:40:37 AM
Lots of delayed flights - would I stay on until 4am? Of course, I said.
Last bastard flight landed at about 03.25 and was sent to stand 161. For anyone who doesn't know Gatwick, that's about half way to Brighton, right out in the sticks. So I needed to get a Ground Power Unit and 2 sets of steps out there and the other 2 on my team couldn't help with either. God smiled on me and I managed to find all I needed fairly close by. Let us just say that the bags came off that particular plane with some velocity and the last one was on the luggage reclaim belt at 03.43. I was driving the diesel lorry for this job and let's just say I may have exceeded the 20mph limit...
Home, beer, fags, sleep. It's very odd driving home watching the streetlights turning OFF :-/
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 06, 2011, 07:41:30 AM
Anyhoo, well done you hardworking and dedicated bag crushers. ;)
Post by: apc2010 on July 06, 2011, 03:00:25 PM
baby driving tractor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3S1WLLYHiE#)
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2011, 03:02:05 PM
Big diesel............... whistle:
baby driving tractor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3S1WLLYHiE#)
That's him! eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2011, 12:28:04 AM
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2011, 02:52:27 AM
Soooo...the Duty Manager just asked me to do another couple of hours overtime tonight "But don't tell the others". Hmmmm....
2gayers:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2011, 03:07:30 AM
As it turned out, it was simply that there were two delayed flights that needed looking after and thus only needed one team of 3 to cope - she didn't want the others to see the obvious favouritism she has for me and the 2 I picked as my team, so she sent us out at 1.30 to take some "cargo" over to the depot. The others saw us go and then were told we would only be 20 minutes and they could leave now. In reality she told us to sod off over to the cargo depot, go outside and smoke and she would contact me on the radio when we were needed. It worked a treat and the others need never know.
Oh, and on the way back after finishing the 2 flights, we repossessed about 40 chocks from BA, but that's another story.
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2011, 03:15:27 AM
I did wonder, BM - you can't blame her though, I'm a handsome chap.
As it turned out, it was simply that there were two delayed flights that needed looking after and thus only needed one team of 3 to cope - she didn't want the others to see the obvious favouritism she has for me and the 2 I picked as my team, so she sent us out at 1.30 to take some "cargo" over to the depot. The others saw us go and then were told we would only be 20 minutes and they could leave now. In reality she told us to sod off over to the cargo depot, go outside and smoke and she would contact me on the radio when we were needed. It worked a treat and the others need never know.
Oh, and on the way back after finishing the 2 flights, we repossessed about 40 chocks from BA, but that's another story.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Just One More on July 07, 2011, 04:54:14 AM
... Oh, and on the way back after finishing the 2 flights, we repossessed about 40 chocks from BA, but that's another story.
Miss D will be in touch shortly whistle:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 07, 2011, 05:02:32 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 07, 2011, 08:10:33 AM
A delivery address has been supplied 8)
I thought you didn't like plane chock?
Post by: Nick on July 07, 2011, 08:13:32 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
Post by: apc2010 on July 07, 2011, 10:50:46 PM
More delays, more overtime :-)
More Youngs................... ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2011, 11:33:34 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 08, 2011, 03:24:17 AM
Hostilities between us and the British Airways ground crew continue to escalate.
A bit of history:- when the North terminal opened it was home to BA who pretty much had the run of the place to themselves. Those days are long gone and their presence is diminishing rapidly and Easyjet is by far the biggest carrier of the whole airport. But the BA ground crew still think they OWN the North terminal and all the plane stands.
About a year ago, all the other ground handlers got together and forked out to ensure that certain things were on all the stands - chocks and cones - and we would all use them when we had a plane on that stand. BA refused to join in and insisted on using their equipment.
Fair enough - their choice.
Over the past few months, however, they have started nicking our stuff as their stuff wears out/breaks. Quite often now we will get to a stand and have no chocks and cones - but look next door and you will see the BA have "borrowed them".
Easyjet have very specific targets about how quickly a plane should be chocked and coned and they audit us regularly, so not having the equipment to hand is problematic.
As I mentioned yesterday, it was time to say enough is enough and a plan was hatched. A couple of us were lucky enough to see a BA ground handler chucking a couple of chocks into a little wooden shed outside the BA crew room. Further covert investigations revealed that there were about 50 chocks in the shed. Our chocks.
So that's why last night, round about 02.30 me and 2 others were sent to repossess them. We knew that at that time of the morning any BA crew around would be fast asleep and thus 10 minutes later the shed was empty and I was driving away with 46 chocks, which have subsequently been returned to their rightful place and the surplus ones stockpiled in the South terminal - BA never come over to the South.
All very childish and silly, I know but the BA lot have taken it very badly and called some of our crew "Fucking thieves" earlier today. This was unwise as one of the people they shouted at was a bloke called Richard who is, quite frankly, a monster. When he got out of his electic buggy and unfolded himself into his 6 foot 4 of tree-trunk tattooed arms and shaved head and calmly said "what did you call me?", it appears the BA boys went a bit pale and beat a hasty retreat.
Later, one of our belt-loaders on a stand next to theirs "mysteriously" suffered a puncture. In 2 tyres...
It's gonna get messy!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 08, 2011, 05:14:49 AM
I would mark everything up if not and then stand by and watch them make fools of themselves.
Seems farcical though lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 08, 2011, 03:20:22 PM
BA carve their initials into their chocks - I think that fate awaited the ones in the shed...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 15, 2011, 02:22:16 AM
Our last job of the night was the Pafos one and I had been given Stuart and Suki as my team. Stuart is...an interesting lad. Always looks like he's in a daze and only has one speed - slow. Suki, from India is fairly new but very keen. Neither of them drive airside, nor can they power-up the planes or put steps on. So they were purely there to help unload the bags. Once I had chocked and powered the plane, I reversed the lorry up to the hold entrance and hopped straight in to start chucking the bags out. Stuart asked if I wanted him to do it and I said "no, we're in a hurry!" No matter how unsubtle I am about his speed, he doesn't seem to register the point. Thus it was that porridge-fired me thew the 113 22kg bags the 15 feet or so to the hold entrance while the other 2 stacked them on the lorry. Bags were flying through the air quicker than they could unload them! It took 9 minutes, with Suki doing the majority on the lorry.
Then off to baggage reclaim. On route, Suki, in his heavy Indian accent said "TMR, has anyone ever told you that you are a maniac?"
"Yup", I said, "pretty much everyone"
Stuart, in his daze, mumbled "one of those bags you threw whacked me on the arm and it's really sore..."
Well speed up then Stuart...and look up and you will see the airborne Samsonites...you could even catch them!
The youth of today, huh? No wonder this country is fecked.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 15, 2011, 02:31:55 AM
Post by: Barman on July 15, 2011, 04:28:04 AM
I'm surprised there isn't more union intervention to curb your enthusiasm to be honest.... rubschin:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 15, 2011, 05:07:11 AM
TMR the maniacal bag tosser lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 15, 2011, 08:05:35 AM
Good to hear you are getting your oats though lol:lol: lol:
TMR the maniacal bag tosser lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2011, 03:02:25 AM
I am beginning to think that Crawley is somehow a portal to Norfolk - I cannot believe the number of mongs, crossed-eyed fuckwits, thugs and troupes of the "hard-of-thinking" inhabit the place. "Hello, uncle dad" is an oft heard phrase.
It's so weird...drive 5 miles down the road into Surrey and all is better. Apart from Hooley. Which is inhabited by the worst drivers I have ever encountered. All in Range Rovers with blacked-out windows, of course. Gemima and Tristran just back from Uni, no doubt, borrowing Papa's car so they can pop into Purley for some Tapas and Mojitos with Ralph and Penny. evil: evil: evil:
Post by: Snoopy on July 21, 2011, 04:25:21 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 21, 2011, 08:37:31 AM
As you all know Gatwick is next to Crawley. And some of you might think that Crawley is a "nice place". 23,000 people work at Gatwick - the majority from Crawley.
I am beginning to think that Crawley is somehow a portal to Norfolk - I cannot believe the number of mongs, crossed-eyed fuckwits, thugs and troupes of the "hard-of-thinking" inhabit the place. "Hello, uncle dad" is an oft heard phrase.
Crawley is creepy.
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on July 21, 2011, 09:52:49 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 23, 2011, 02:06:06 AM
Horrible evil:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 23, 2011, 06:08:22 AM
They are slippery sods those residents of Cyprus ;)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 23, 2011, 10:28:58 AM
happy100Tsk. While they are powerless to defend themselves.
They are slippery sods those residents of Cyprus ;)
noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on July 23, 2011, 11:50:13 AM
happy100Tsk. While they are powerless to defend themselves.
They are slippery sods those residents of Cyprus ;)
noooo:
drumroll:
evil:
Post by: Barman on July 23, 2011, 01:11:39 PM
happy100Tsk. While they are powerless to defend themselves.
They are slippery sods those residents of Cyprus ;)
noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 15, 2011, 03:30:30 AM
Started off by hoping to meet Miss D in the South Terminal, but our paths didn't cross. I spent the first 50 minutes in the crew room drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. Then I got the call "TMR please". Up to the allocator's window I went and was handed a job - Barcelona in / Porto out. Whoa! Up until now, I've only been a Team Leader on straight forward offloads, as there is a lot less responsibility - you're simply chocking, coning, powering-up a plane and getting all the bags to reclaim. In a plane turnaround, the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the plane goes out again with all the right bags in it. Two of the Supervisors were going to join at the end - one on the headset to the pilot and one in the push-back tug, to push the plane off the stand onto the taxiway. Everything else was my responsibility.
It didn't start off well. One of the newbies - Suki - is, erm, a bit absent-minded and thus it was that the plane came on to the stand and rather than wait for the engines to spool down, off he merrily went putting the cones round the plane narrowly getting ingested into a CFM-56 engine. After that scare, the rest went fine - 118 bags off and 107 loaded. As Team Leader, I chucked them on the loading belt (ensuring correct destination, flight number and date on each tag) and then signed the "trim" detailing how many bags were in each of the 3 holds. This is then countersigned by the pilot. The 2 supervisors then arrived and the plane went off. Total turnaround time 33 minutes.
Back to the crew room - where I lambasted Suki for nearly becoming Suki mince. He's only young and just laughed. I wasn't impressed.
I was then sent off on another job and the rest of the night followed the usual pattern right up until the moment that Nigel, during an Edinburgh offload decided to headbutt an unyielding piece of metal in baggage reclaim. Claret everywhere. Not good. Being a good egg, he laughed it off and just said he wanted scars on his head like me.
Last offload was a biggie from Paphos and once we had finished I radioed in and was told to go back to base "for a chat". Oh gawd - I assumed it was to fill out accident forms an suchlike, but no, the chat was a very quiet "we need 3 people to stay on tonight, do you want it?" I obviously said yes and nominated Nigel, who was also up for it. "What about Suki - he's usually up for it?" I asked. "We sent him home earlier, after his incident. He may not be back." Ah...
The next plane in was from Palma Mallorca. At the time, there was only me and Nigel available, we were waiting for a 3rd person, but none had finished the jobs they were on. "No problem, Nige and me will do it." And so we did, just Nige and me. The plane stopped at stand 58 at 02.03 and at 02.27 the last of the 103 bags hit the reclaim belt. I radioed it in was was told "RTB (return to base) which we did. We arrived back at base at 02.32 and were told "We've put you down for 2 hours overtime each, thanks for your help now fu@k off home". Splendid, 2 hours overtime for just over an extra 1/2 hour's work. One of those every day would be nice...
Post by: Snoopy on August 15, 2011, 05:16:40 AM
Post by: Barman on August 15, 2011, 05:34:15 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 16, 2011, 02:07:32 AM
Whilst outside, an elderly gentleman approached me (this happens a lot if you're wearing a hi-viz at the airport) and asked me for directions to the "Sofitel". "My lady friend are staying the night before we head off to Cornwall" said he. He then pointed out his "lady friend". Who was about 6 foot 2, with a pronounced adam's apple and a five o'clock shadow barely obscured by trowel-loads of foundation. A long blonde peroxide wig, high-heels and micro skirt completed the look.
I'm afraid I burst out laughing and wandered back in to the terminal, I do hope it wasn't a first date!
Post by: Barman on August 16, 2011, 04:54:59 AM
Post by: Baldy on August 16, 2011, 07:06:00 AM
Tonight was guns. And transvestites. Four guns off a flight from Malaga. You obviously just chuck 'em on the baggage reclaim belt, so I had to carry them through and present them in the "red channel" at customs, where they would be reunited with their owner, once he provided the requisite forms. It's only 100 yards from the red channel to the outside world, so once I'd dumped the guns with the Customs numpty, I naurally went straight outside for a couple of ciggies whilst the other two in my team unloaded the rest of the bags :-)
Whilst outside, an elderly gentleman approached me (this happens a lot if you're wearing a hi-viz at the airport) and asked me for directions to the "Sofitel". "My lady friend are staying the night before we head off to Cornwall" said he. He then pointed out his "lady friend". Who was about 6 foot 2, with a pronounced adam's apple and a five o'clock shadow barely obscured by trowel-loads of foundation. A long blonde peroxide wig, high-heels and micro skirt completed the look.
I'm afraid I burst out laughing and wandered back in to the terminal, I do hope it wasn't a first date!
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on August 16, 2011, 07:46:43 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 17, 2011, 02:08:55 AM
Next job was the Amman flight - always a heavy load. Tonight was just taking the piss though -
scores of bags all 32+ kilos and 171 in total. One was 47kg! When I first tried to lift it I thought some wag had super-glued it to the floor. Some careful stacking on the electric lorry was required to get them all on and by the time we'd unloaded them at baggage reclaim we were all pretty knackered...but it was only 01.05 so when I radioed it in I was expecting to get one final job. The answer came back "...you finished that quick...go and have a fag and then RTB". Dean (the job allocator) is an lovely man!
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on August 17, 2011, 08:07:19 AM
Post by: Snoopy on August 17, 2011, 08:09:18 AM
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2011, 02:30:08 PM
He'll be running BAA in a few years you mark my words.
I'll sell my shares.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 22, 2011, 02:16:25 AM
Anyhoo, was having a ciggie with one of my team - the other went to 101 and would make a start if we weren't back in time - when the allocator called me on the radio - "change of plan, sort out the Malaga flight on 112. It's just landed". Bugger. We finished our ciggies, rushed through security and went as fast as we could (the electic baggage tugs are limited to 20mph) to 112. Luckily, the plane was still taxiing (is that a word?) to stand and we made it O.K. Plane unloaded and bags deposited in the North baggage reclaim by 01:09. I called it in and was sort of expecting "RTB". Alas no :-( "Go to 160 Right", plane's already on the deck". Stand 160 Right is out in the fields a bit and by the time we got there the plane was just pulling up to the stand. Being a remote stand, means there is no jetty for the passengers to get off through, so it needs steps put on. In my team, only I am "qualified" to put steps on a plane (can be risky - easy to damage the plane) so the other 2 busied themselves getting the holds open and startin to get the bags out. I put the mains power on the plane, then towed the steps up close and pulled them in the final few yards, before securing the stabilisers. Luckily, the transfer buses hadn't turned up, so my delay wasn't a problem - they weren't getting off anyway!
Bags unloaded (Alicante - only about 100), mad dash back to the North terminal baggage reclaim, bags chucked and I radioed it in "RTB" came the welcome reply. The Alicante plane landed at 01:14 and we were heading back to base at 01:42. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the passengers were still on the plane waiting for the buses!
Why oh why can't I have Harry and Bobby in my team every night, life would be sooooo much easier!
Post by: Barman on August 22, 2011, 04:52:07 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 23, 2011, 02:26:26 AM
First 2 jobs of the were easy enough and not much to unload and then - unusually - we were RTB'd for 20 minutes or so, before being sent out to stand 106 (North Terminal) for a Corfu, 131 bag job. We arrived at the stand and I made sure the chocks and cones were ready, then put the mains power on in readiness. The plane in question then came screamind down the taxiway - probably faster than I go down the M23! - and swung into the stand and stopped, brake coolers screaming. It sounds just like an air-raid siren and just as loud. While my two team members busied themselves with the cones and getting the holds open, I chocked it, powered it up then banged on the underside of the cockpit to let the pilot know mains power was on - there's a little hand sign you do to tell them. Lo and behold, the pilot was a woman! And a looker too! Bleedin' hell, they'll be giving them the vote next...
Having dumped the luggage at reclaim we were sent to the next job, Las Palmas on 105. Heavy, heavy, heavy. 162 big bastard bags, 9 baby buggies and 2 heavy wheelchairs. We were all sweating like pigs by them time we dumped that lot at reclaim. By this time it was 12.45 so I radioed in and was told "Right, last job is on 170, bags to the North reclaim. Lands in about 20 minutes". Perfick. Stand 170 is out in the fields, but right beside an entrance/exit where I could nip out for a ciggie while we waited. Suitably ciggied up, I re-joined my 2 colleagues and hooked up a set of steps in readiness, then sat back and watched as a swarm of EasyJets landed.
15 minutes passed and I was getting perturbed as the passenger buses hadn't turned up. Odd, but they are late quite a lot...
Suddenly, my radio crackled into life - "TMR, I've dropped a bollock, your plane is actually coming in on stand 11, not 170". "No worries" says I, we are on our way. Stand 170 is about as far away as you can get from 11, so the race was on - could we get there before the plane. Luckily I had one of the faster electric buggies and at one point I was alongside the plane as it taxied to the stand. Hopped out, chocked it, powered it, then my colleague turned up and we off-loaded it, as the rain started to come down. The poor passengers, coming back from Heraklion, didn't look impressed with the weather as the filed onto the transfer bus! Stand 11 is in the South Terminal, but they were being bussed to the North Terminal, where we had to dump the bags.
As usual, all the bags were on the carousel by the time they cleared Passport control and we were heading back to base and off home. Another afternoon and night in the life on "the ramp" - it's amazing how quickly the 12 hours passes. Bleedin' knackered now, mind.
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 23, 2011, 07:27:15 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on August 23, 2011, 02:57:37 PM
When's the book coming out?
I'm just going to wait for the film Uncle....
funny airplane scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eU6emfGeQo#ws)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 24, 2011, 02:26:09 AM
Did a plane "spin" earlier and I wasn't team leader as you need someone to drive the push-back tug and someone on the headsets to the pilot - so on this job I was just the baggage loader/unloader.
Anyhoo, the team leader (push-back tug driver) and headsets bloke are both really nice and good fun.
The plane came to the head of stand and stopped and we are not meant to approach the plane until the anti-collision lights have been turned off - but in reality, you creep up to the plane whilst waiting. These two chaps crept a bit too close, a bit too soon - to put the chocks on and the power. Luckily, I stayed rooted to my spot until the anti-collisions had gone out, then put the cones round and opened the rear hold door. The fourth member of our team, Stupid Stu opened the front hold and did a "chin up" to check the front was empty. You're not meant to do this - you bring a loading belt to the hold and walk up it and take a good look, to make sure it's empty.
The plane was unloaded, then re-loaded double quick (nearly bloody killed me, mind) and the plane went off on time, despite landing 25 minutes late.
Back to the crew room for a break then suddenly all four of us were called into the office. Not good. Apparently we had been videoed by the Airline's H+S nazi, who took a dim view of the safety "lapses".
And I say lapses because in reality, the deviations from "procedure" are not in any way dangerous to anyone who knows a bit about planes.
Regardless, the Duty Manager is obliged to investigate and we all had to write reports of our roles in the job and we warned that we may be suspended during the investigation.
When I handed my report in he told me "TMR, the video shows you did everything by the book, so you're fine. The other 3, however..."
We'll find out more later today.
The airline nazi also videoed another crew - they are also in the dock.
Post by: Barman on August 24, 2011, 04:53:31 AM
Post by: Just One More on August 24, 2011, 04:56:19 AM
Post by: Barman on August 24, 2011, 04:57:33 AM
Bank Holiday's coming up. You're due a strike aren't you point:
happy001
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 24, 2011, 06:28:51 AM
Bank Holiday's coming up. You're due a strike aren't you point:
happy001
Many a true word...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 25, 2011, 01:54:44 AM
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2011, 04:51:32 AM
Following yesterday's "incident", the Team Leader was giving a severe bollocking and that's all. Result.
Bingo! :thumbsup:
And the H&S Nazi's car was blocked in by a 747 tug....? whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 30, 2011, 02:41:15 AM
Highlight of the night was Malaga flight - I picked up a bag belonging to a "Beartice H****y" and it was vibrating...we chose not to examine the contents!
The journey home takes 26 minutes - 27 if I hit two sets of red lights. I know every pothole, the fastest line through any corners and where I can use gravity as opposed to petrol. I set off the same speed warning signs every night and I see the same foxes every night.
When I get back home, it's always a bugger trying to find somewhere to park and I normally end up about 300 yards down the road. Since my little incident with the unwanted intruders, I am a bit jumpy and I don't like the 300 yard walk back home. Tonight, however, there were two police cars and a van parked halfway between where I parked and home - the police eyed me suspiciously as I crawled past in the car, looking for a spot. So I eventually found a space and started walking back - genuinely glad that they were there. As I was approaching them they were still eyeing me - can't blame them, shaved head, wearing shorts at this time of the morning. I said to them "Nice to see you". One then blocked my path and asked "Where have you been this evening?". So I told them - Gatwick, just finished work. "What do you mean, "nice to see you?" So I explained about the intruders and my jumpiness when walking along the road in the early hours. "Oh, we know all about your case - one of the worst attacks round here for ages, are you alright? You should take up the Counselling they offer, we're desperate to get this gang, they've done two more since you."
What a nice bunch of plod!
Post by: Barman on August 30, 2011, 04:20:53 AM
First night back and a good busy night, I stayed on an extra 1/2 hour to do the delayed Dalaman flight.
Highlight of the night was Malaga flight - I picked up a bag belonging to a "Beartice H****y" and it was vibrating...we chose not to examine the contents!
The journey home takes 26 minutes - 27 if I hit two sets of red lights. I know every pothole, the fastest line through any corners and where I can use gravity as opposed to petrol. I set off the same speed warning signs every night and I see the same foxes every night.
When I get back home, it's always a bugger trying to find somewhere to park and I normally end up about 300 yards down the road. Since my little incident with the unwanted intruders, I am a bit jumpy and I don't like the 300 yard walk back home. Tonight, however, there were two police cars and a van parked halfway between where I parked and home - the police eyed me suspiciously as I crawled past in the car, looking for a spot. So I eventually found a space and started walking back - genuinely glad that they were there. As I was approaching them they were still eyeing me - can't blame them, shaved head, wearing shorts at this time of the morning. I said to them "Nice to see you". One then blocked my path and asked "Where have you been this evening?". So I told them - Gatwick, just finished work. "What do you mean, "nice to see you?" So I explained about the intruders and my jumpiness when walking along the road in the early hours. "Oh, we know all about your case - one of the worst attacks round here for ages, are you alright? You should take up the Counselling they offer, we're desperate to get this gang, they've done two more since you."
What a nice bunch of plod!
Why were they there tho...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 30, 2011, 10:36:01 AM
Post by: tel on August 30, 2011, 10:38:34 AM
Post by: Snoopy on August 30, 2011, 10:39:26 AM
Post by: Barman on August 30, 2011, 10:39:52 AM
Some of them are a bit more than strange!
TMR you mean...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 30, 2011, 11:06:22 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 10, 2011, 01:09:10 AM
Bastard passengers!
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 10, 2011, 07:18:50 AM
Bastard passengers!
I've heard they're termed "SLC" (Self Loading Cargo)
Post by: GROWLER on September 10, 2011, 07:24:37 AM
What a nice bunch of plod!
eeek:
I need a eastdrink048...quick like.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 15, 2011, 02:44:35 AM
The front cowl of a CFM-56 engine as used on an Airbus A319 is surprisingly fragile.
Unfortunately one of my colleagues decided to splice the two this evening. There was only ever going to be one winner and it wasn't the engine.
Not good.
Post by: Barman on September 15, 2011, 04:17:36 AM
The electric lorries we drive weigh 6 1/2 tons. Hefty.
The front cowl of a CFM-56 engine as used on an Airbus A319 is surprisingly fragile.
Unfortunately one of my colleagues decided to splice the two this evening. There was only ever going to be one winner and it wasn't the engine.
Not good.
Not cheap.... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 15, 2011, 03:03:57 PM
Post by: Barman on September 15, 2011, 06:15:52 PM
Expensive for him - he resigned this morning.
Shit!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 16, 2011, 02:02:09 AM
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2011, 04:41:18 AM
Post by: Pirate on October 06, 2011, 10:13:22 PM
Has Gatwick closed?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2011, 02:36:47 AM
Until Monday just gone, when I received a text from my agency saying that with immediate effect, I would be finishing at 1am, not 2am. The logic being that now the summer holidays are over, the number of big, late flights has reduced, thus less headcount required. And to an extent, that is right.
On Monday night, however, there were still six big flights due in after 1am and it resulted in Supervisors et al having to leave the comfy office to go and unload the planes. Today was my first night back on shift and an eyed up the flights after midnight - 6 from 12am to 1am and NINE from 1am to 2am. Iwas not in the least bit surprised when I called my last scheduled job in at 00.45 - "can you stop on for an hour - we'll pay you for 2". 8)
And so it came to pass that we finally unloaded the ErictheLion flight (Heraklion) and were back in the crew room at 02.13. The Duty Manager was extremely grateful to the 3 of us who stayed and even gave a lift straight back to the staff car park, rather than having to catch the staff bus. And he let us smoke in the car en route. ;D
I expect the same to happen later on today as Sunday's are busier than Saturday's.
The contract I'm on expires on 31/10 and I am led to believe that we should be informed who is being kept on permanently, some time this week. The bottom line is they are keeping about 30% of the 150 or so they took on over the summer. Will I be one of them? I don't know, but stopping on when they are short of bodies always goes down well and I have always volunteered. Fingers crossed.
Relationships with British Airways continue to plumb new depths and one of our lot was accused of clobbering a BA bus with his electric buggy. The general feeling is that the bus driver managed to do the damage and has simply blamed us for it - for starters the damage occurred in part of the airport we simply don't use - it's pure BA territory and secondly if the 3 and 1/2 ton electric buggy had hit it, the damage would be pretty extensive. Lying bastards!
One of the blokes who started at the same time as me, through the same agency, is a Scouser, Despite this, he's not a bad lad - he was in the Navy for 22 years and remarkably well-read. For a Scouser. We had a bet about a month ago about wearing shorts - who would be the first to put trousers on when it got colder. Lo and behold, today he was wearing trousers - poof! So all the coffees have been on him today. And I accidentally nearly broke his arm - I was chucking the bags from the dark recesses of the hold of an A320 to the hatch and he was too slow taking a previous bag out - BANG - 26kg of fake Louis Vuitton luggage crushed his arm against the side of the hold door. Whoops...
Right, time to hit the sack, I've gotta be back there in 9 1/2 hours...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 09, 2011, 07:21:23 AM
Post by: Just One More on October 09, 2011, 08:07:17 AM
Hope they make you a suitable offer TMR . Perhaps then you might be able to have a bit of a holiday of your own :thumbsup:
... and chance his baggage with those baggage handlers noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2011, 10:48:51 AM
Hope they make you a suitable offer TMR . Perhaps then you might be able to have a bit of a holiday of your own :thumbsup:
Holiday you say? But where rubschin:
Post by: Nick on October 09, 2011, 10:50:37 AM
Post by: apc2010 on October 09, 2011, 12:13:00 PM
Know a cheap place in Cyprus :thumbsup:
All freshly painted like.......... :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2011, 11:29:41 PM
Post by: apc2010 on October 09, 2011, 11:41:17 PM
Praise be to the Greek Austerity measures. Their ATC keep going on strike and I keep getting overtime because of it!
:thumbsup: hoping for you that all nations have a credit bail-out ........ lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 02:01:45 AM
Praise be to the Greek Austerity measures. Their ATC keep going on strike and I keep getting overtime because of it!
:thumbsup: hoping for you that all nations have a credit bail-out ........ lol:
Indeed. I'm home now, but flight radar 24 (http://www.flightradar24.com/ (http://www.flightradar24.com/)) shows 3 more Easyjets about to land. I could have stayed longer!
Post by: apc2010 on October 10, 2011, 02:03:08 AM
Praise be to the Greek Austerity measures. Their ATC keep going on strike and I keep getting overtime because of it!
:thumbsup: hoping for you that all nations have a credit bail-out ........ lol:
Indeed. I'm home now, but flight radar 24 (http://www.flightradar24.com/ (http://www.flightradar24.com/)) shows 3 more Easyjets about to land. I could have stayed longer!
More over-time ......... :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 02:20:07 AM
Praise be to the Greek Austerity measures. Their ATC keep going on strike and I keep getting overtime because of it!
:thumbsup: hoping for you that all nations have a credit bail-out ........ lol:
Indeed. I'm home now, but flight radar 24 (http://www.flightradar24.com/ (http://www.flightradar24.com/)) shows 3 more Easyjets about to land. I could have stayed longer!
More over-time ......... :thumbsup:
I'm enjoying a nice couple of bottles of Old Speckled Hen - I need it, the last two jobs there were only two of us on it - me and camp Nigel, he's a nice bloke but a bit slow. The last flight we did was from Faro and it had 29 golf bags (with clothes inside) all weighing the full 32kgs - he was too knackered to lift any of them! I ended up chucking 83 out of the 122 bags on to the reclaim belt, me bleedy arms are like Popeye's. He is 53, mind...well old...
Post by: Just One More on October 10, 2011, 05:32:06 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 05:34:21 AM
Post by: Just One More on October 10, 2011, 05:35:44 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 05:40:56 AM
Must be the case though , he has to soak it in beer often to relieve its exhaustion whistle:
Post by: tel on October 10, 2011, 08:20:58 AM
smile:
Must be the case though , he has to soak it in beer often to relieve its exhaustion whistle:
And you've been assisting?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 11:16:59 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 11:21:38 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 11:28:56 AM
Post by: tel on October 10, 2011, 12:40:25 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 10, 2011, 03:47:31 PM
Praise be to the Greek Austerity measures. Their ATC keep going on strike and I keep getting overtime because of it!
:thumbsup: hoping for you that all nations have a credit bail-out ........ lol:
Indeed. I'm home now, but flight radar 24 (http://www.flightradar24.com/ (http://www.flightradar24.com/)) shows 3 more Easyjets about to land. I could have stayed longer!
Cool web site. Hope all goes well job wise.
Post by: Pastis on October 10, 2011, 05:04:30 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 05:09:29 PM
Post by: Pastis on October 10, 2011, 05:12:31 PM
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 05:14:13 PM
Post by: Pastis on October 10, 2011, 05:17:35 PM
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2011, 05:18:38 PM
Post by: Just One More on October 10, 2011, 05:21:42 PM
EIN 176 has just gone overhead eeek:
Sounds like a line from the old Victor comic or such-like, "Ein Spitfire ist approaching from ze West"
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 09:25:35 PM
:-(
Post by: apc2010 on October 10, 2011, 09:29:29 PM
The end.
:-(
wot ................no contract .......????
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 09:33:32 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
The end.
:-(
Oh no :crying3: :crying3:
Sorry to hear hun ..... Buggerybollox
Post by: apc2010 on October 10, 2011, 09:36:04 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 09:37:38 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 09:38:52 PM
Post by: Pirate on October 10, 2011, 09:41:48 PM
Thanks Miss D. There are other jobs going at the airport, so I need to get my arse up here for 10am Wednesday for an informal interview.
Not with BA I hope... ;)
Post by: apc2010 on October 10, 2011, 09:42:23 PM
I'll write you a reference lol:
eeek: noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 10, 2011, 09:43:02 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 10, 2011, 09:46:47 PM
Pearl and Dean 80s intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jG3m0YfVmk#)
Post by: tel on October 10, 2011, 09:56:51 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 10, 2011, 10:00:57 PM
Post by: Just One More on October 10, 2011, 10:04:13 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 11, 2011, 01:04:14 AM
It appears that the agency have kept 6 of the original 24 on - but how much longer still hasn't been confirmed; it may only be to the end of the month. The selection criteria of who stays has not been detailed - worse, there is a suggestion it was simply names out of a hat.
The Duty Manager, Supervisors and Flight Allocators are simply aghast that I'm not being kept on - in the words of Dean (Allocator) "TMR, if I had 10 of you, we could do away with 20 of some of the full-time ones we have". It's very nice to hear that and I know that the decision on who stays is not down to them - even the Duty Managers don't get a say, it all comes "from upstairs".
A few weeks ago, after staying on late, one of the Duty Manager's drove me back to my car an en route hinted that they wanted make me permanent, but avoid doing so through the agency (as they would doubtless charge a percentage for the introduction) and that "they have my phone number" so it may be that they will contact me at a later date, once the agency involvement is fully over.
There are 11 blokes on my shift and each one has said that they cannot understand why I haven't been kept on - "TMR, you are the hardest working one of all of us and highest trained, it makes no sense". Again, very nice to hear.
I'll go to the Agency on Wednesday and see about this other position - hopefully it will tide me over for the time being and with any luck I'll be back chucking bags about before too long.
Post by: Just One More on October 11, 2011, 05:25:52 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 11, 2011, 05:47:51 AM
Still think the whole thing stinks over who was awarded permanent jobs and the selection / decision making process should be transparent and open to challenge at the very least. FFS no interviews were held so what criteria were used ?
I know you won't want to rock the boat at the moment ...I only hope this works out for you. Fingers, toes and eyes crossed for you. It's not an attractive look so if you could put me out of my discomfort as soon as poosible that would be most appreciated lol:
Post by: Snoopy on October 11, 2011, 06:03:12 AM
Right - update. Sorry for not posting earlier, but as you know, BlackBerry went tits up...
It appears that the agency have kept 6 of the original 24 on - but how much longer still hasn't been confirmed; it may only be to the end of the month. The selection criteria of who stays has not been detailed - worse, there is a suggestion it was simply names out of a hat.
The Duty Manager, Supervisors and Flight Allocators are simply aghast that I'm not being kept on - in the words of Dean (Allocator) "TMR, if I had 10 of you, we could do away with 20 of some of the full-time ones we have". It's very nice to hear that and I know that the decision on who stays is not down to them - even the Duty Managers don't get a say, it all comes "from upstairs".
A few weeks ago, after staying on late, one of the Duty Manager's drove me back to my car an en route hinted that they wanted make me permanent, but avoid doing so through the agency (as they would doubtless charge a percentage for the introduction) and that "they have my phone number" so it may be that they will contact me at a later date, once the agency involvement is fully over.
There are 11 blokes on my shift and each one has said that they cannot understand why I haven't been kept on - "TMR, you are the hardest working one of all of us and highest trained, it makes no sense". Again, very nice to hear.
I'll go to the Agency on Wednesday and see about this other position - hopefully it will tide me over for the time being and with any luck I'll be back chucking bags about before too long.
Contracts for agency staff normally have a clause in that prevents direct recruitment of anyone supplied by the agency. This can be as much as 6 months salary being payable to the agency. We used to include such clauses in our contracts to supply security guards but within weeks of a loss of contract we would find our staff who had worked on a site being employed directly. It is a hard one to prove if a decent gap is left. Restraint of trade comes into it too.
Taking the employer to court would result, at best, in a nominal award in our favour to cover costs of recruitment, vetting, training and admin.... so those who wanted our staff would wait 4 to 6 weeks by which time it was not worth our while employing the lawyers to sue them. Where we could redeploy the staff we had a better chance of compo but if we had no similar work for them we lost everytime.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 11, 2011, 06:36:13 AM
Be interesting to see how what changes start emerging with the Agency Working Regulations which came in on the 1st October rubschin:
Post by: Snoopy on October 11, 2011, 06:57:28 AM
Clients were happy and eager to solve an immediate problem by signing our contract but would then always argue that we were preventing someone from working. (Restraint of trade)
As you say the way round it is to allow a competitive recruitment process to be seen to be done .... but that too costs money and time so some bright spark will always try to find a way round it.
As for the "new regs" ..... how many of those have I seen over a lifetime?
"The more things change the more they stay the same."
Of course the argument of "We paid for the recruitment etc" can be countered by "Yes but you surely factored that into the price you charged us" but when that was tried we demonstrated that such items were factored to last the lifetime of the contract and included replacement staff as and when necessary....... and so it goes on.
Like I said ~ it gets too expensive to employ m'learned friends to fight it out so in the end either the employer waits for a decent period before he makes the call or the two sides negotiate an accommodation.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 11, 2011, 11:01:24 AM
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2011, 11:33:04 AM
Right, last day. I believe I may have quite a few ciggie breaks 8)
And check out cheap flights to Cyprus... :thumbsup:
Post by: tel on October 11, 2011, 12:04:43 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 11, 2011, 12:32:22 PM
Fingers are crossed for you TMR, keep by that phone, and pray for no interruption in service :thumbsup:
^^^Wot he said^^^^
As Miss D says all the positive comments that you have received are well deserved. :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 12, 2011, 01:09:11 PM
The agency phoned just now.
Would I mind going back for at least a few more weeks? :thumbsup:
Post by: Snoopy on October 12, 2011, 01:10:08 PM
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2011, 01:53:39 PM
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2011, 02:12:48 PM
Post by: Pastis on October 12, 2011, 02:19:07 PM
Post by: apc2010 on October 12, 2011, 02:44:50 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 12, 2011, 03:01:41 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 12, 2011, 05:35:43 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 12, 2011, 06:03:55 PM
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2011, 06:06:18 PM
Post by: Just One More on October 12, 2011, 06:07:49 PM
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2011, 06:08:09 PM
Gizza job. I can inseminate turkeys :thumbsup: And turnips at a push sick2:
Buffoon! ::)
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2011, 06:11:26 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 12, 2011, 06:11:37 PM
Gizza job. I can inseminate turkeys :thumbsup: And turnips at a push sick2:
Good to see you have given up on wimmin - phew lol:
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2011, 06:12:25 PM
YOu have not seen me at my insemination werk, like evil:
Nor has your girlfriend! point:
happy001
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2011, 06:14:24 PM
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2011, 06:15:27 PM
Gizza job. I can inseminate turkeys :thumbsup: And turnips at a push sick2:
Good to see you have given up on wimmin - phew lol:
ANd when are you viziting my lickle hippo? eyes:
Post by: Just One More on October 12, 2011, 06:26:41 PM
YOu have not seen me at my insemination werk, like evil:
Nor has your girlfriend! point:
happy001
Barman, it's wrong to take the piss out of the disabled whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
YOu have not seen me at my insemination werk, like evil:
Nor has your girlfriend! point:
happy001
Barman, it's wrong to take the piss out of the disabled whistle:
Oh... redface:
Post by: Nick on October 12, 2011, 06:38:18 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 13, 2011, 09:17:29 AM
Gizza job. I can inseminate turkeys :thumbsup:
I feel that your attributes would be better suited to the Quail industry.
Post by: Snoopy on October 13, 2011, 09:33:34 AM
Gizza job. I can inseminate turkeys :thumbsup:
I feel that your attributes would be better suited to the Quail industry.
happy002
Post by: Nick on October 13, 2011, 09:36:59 AM
Post by: beerhead on October 13, 2011, 09:58:37 AM
There may be some jobs going ripping the loos out of Ryanair B737's though !
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 13, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
So sorry TMR- it's insane that you loose a job when it is obvious to all that you are good at it. Don't fret about upsetting the agency. They would sh** on you from a great height without a thought.
There may be some jobs going ripping the loos out of Ryanair B737's though !
737's noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 13, 2011, 11:59:45 AM
So sorry TMR- it's insane that you loose a job when it is obvious to all that you are good at it. Don't fret about upsetting the agency. They would sh** on you from a great height without a thought.
There may be some jobs going ripping the loos out of Ryanair B737's though !
I'm sure you saw this over at "the other place". Worth repeating here though.
Cheap Flights with subtitles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPyl2tOaKxM#ws)
Post by: Pastis on October 13, 2011, 05:23:37 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fimgbnc.php%2F27bb10436df793a1f02792d245c1c33a409ed25253f19f9a4f58c3778b68af7d6g.jpg&hash=f5a793d6c2ec5c442dadeb4260d5b42c57d5a0ea)
eeek:
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 13, 2011, 05:54:36 PM
From your earlier link:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fimgbnc.php%2F27bb10436df793a1f02792d245c1c33a409ed25253f19f9a4f58c3778b68af7d6g.jpg&hash=f5a793d6c2ec5c442dadeb4260d5b42c57d5a0ea)
Sounds Yorkshire-ish.
Near Sheffield probably.
Post by: Pirate on October 13, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 13, 2011, 07:38:58 PM
didn't they used to be called Flybe
Sinatra with a cold.
"Flybe to the boon"
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 13, 2011, 07:41:11 PM
From your earlier link:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fimgbnc.php%2F27bb10436df793a1f02792d245c1c33a409ed25253f19f9a4f58c3778b68af7d6g.jpg&hash=f5a793d6c2ec5c442dadeb4260d5b42c57d5a0ea)
Sounds Yorkshire-ish.
Near Sheffield probably.
Ooo visitors. eveilgrin:
Post by: Pirate on October 13, 2011, 07:46:04 PM
From your earlier link:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fimgbnc.php%2F27bb10436df793a1f02792d245c1c33a409ed25253f19f9a4f58c3778b68af7d6g.jpg&hash=f5a793d6c2ec5c442dadeb4260d5b42c57d5a0ea)
Sounds Yorkshire-ish.
Near Sheffield probably.
Ooo visitors. eveilgrin:
noooo: They're coming to nuke ya
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 13, 2011, 07:55:45 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 14, 2011, 07:30:05 AM
Oh bugger I'll put the tea and cakes away then. evil:
Fear not, I believe that is the BA flight from Heathrow to Edinburgh...a Ted Rogers...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 17, 2011, 12:57:33 AM
'Twas a bit chilly in shorts mind. And bloody foggy on the M23 coming home.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 18, 2011, 01:41:46 AM
Flight from Faro with 97 bleddy golf bags on it - what was there, a feckin tournament or summat? evil:
And STILL flights from Sharm, Hurghada, Dalaman and Amman all bleddy crammed to the rafters cussing:
And in a month's time (if I'm still there) bleddy skiing bags will start to appear cussing:
Still, all this free excercise must be good for me. I keep telling myself...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 18, 2011, 05:15:52 AM
Though presumably we are all skint and can't afford our own air fares let alone those of the screaming money pits noooo:
Post by: Just One More on October 18, 2011, 05:46:29 AM
Post by: Barman on October 18, 2011, 05:47:01 AM
We'll have a fortune once we've shopped around for the cheapest home fuel deals, put on a jumper and insulated our homes more cussing:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 25, 2011, 01:26:56 AM
'Cept now we're doing that with 25% less headcount now that the vast majority of temps/agency workers have gone. I'm bleddy knackered cussing:
Last flight this morning was Hurghada - 157 bags (including 5 windsurfer type things that take up too much space on the lorry) and it landed at 00:20. I chucked the bags out of the plane, unfortunately my lory loaders were - to be frank - shite and after the 125 from the rear hold was on, there wasn't much space left due to their poor stacking/loading. They started getting all moany saying we needed to radio for another lorry to be sent but I told them that wasn't happening as all the other crews were out. We put the lorry on the front hold and then some very un H&S stacking took place as they threw the bags to me whilst I was standing on the pile in the middle of the lorry. A bit of "careful" redistribution later and all 157 were on. We tootled off and offloaded them at baggage reclaim then went back to the crew room.
The Duty Manager just smiled at me and said "That was an unusual stacking process..." He had driven past whilst I was atop the pile redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 27, 2011, 09:39:19 PM
Post by: Barman on October 28, 2011, 06:15:45 AM
Even now, late in October, we have a flight from Antalya coming in at 01:15 with 175 bags on it! Wonder if I'll get a final hour's overtime?
I wonder how many bags made it to the carousel...? whistle:
Post by: Just One More on October 28, 2011, 06:22:59 AM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2Fu15o23hw7%2Flady_carousel.jpg&hash=27f5cfb6fac9afc853e749e96b11b994d1b86e65) (http://postimage.org/image/u15o23hw7/)
whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 28, 2011, 06:31:15 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 06:42:44 AM
Even now, late in October, we have a flight from Antalya coming in at 01:15 with 175 bags on it! Wonder if I'll get a final hour's overtime?
I wonder how many bags made it to the carousel...? whistle:
From now until Christmas he will be selling golf clubs at a pub near you whistle:
Post by: Just One More on October 28, 2011, 07:38:29 AM
Buggery-bollox Shrugs:
Do keep up at the back
Quote
I wonder how many bags made it to the carousel...?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 28, 2011, 01:40:57 PM
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 01:42:54 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 28, 2011, 01:44:12 PM
I trust you said YES!
Depends how the golf clubs sell...
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 01:46:36 PM
I trust you said YES!
Depends how the golf clubs sell...
lol: lol: :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 28, 2011, 02:05:28 PM
Explode: Explode: Explode:
These things are damned hot and I was suffering, but his text revealed that he spent the entire night dashing to the toilet and leaking small dribbles of lava ;D
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 02:09:39 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 28, 2011, 02:35:42 PM
AAahhhh a clever masterplan .......kill off the rest of the workforce rubschin:
rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 02, 2011, 12:27:03 PM
Post by: apc2010 on November 02, 2011, 12:27:48 PM
Phone call. Could I work Saturday and Sunday...
:thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on November 02, 2011, 12:51:33 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on November 02, 2011, 01:25:44 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 02, 2011, 01:27:05 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 02, 2011, 04:13:56 PM
They're just out to ruin your drinking plans whistle:
I'll be working 5am - 5pm, so still time for Young's after 8)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 07, 2011, 08:31:20 AM
Gatwick baggage handling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjzuTqRNsKY#ws)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 07, 2011, 08:41:18 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 07, 2011, 08:46:15 AM
No regal wave as you passed by then lol:
He stopped long enough to shout a bit more than "Na na nu narna" though. whistle:
Post by: Pirate on November 07, 2011, 08:46:56 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2011, 03:46:21 PM
Post by: apc2010 on November 10, 2011, 03:49:55 PM
Phone call - can I work the weekend...
More Youngs tokens.......... :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2011, 03:52:15 PM
Phone call - can I work the weekend...
:thumbsup:
Post by: Snoopy on November 10, 2011, 03:52:42 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2011, 03:59:40 PM
Post by: apc2010 on November 10, 2011, 04:01:01 PM
06:00-21:00 on Sunday is taking the piss a bit, don't you think?
Think of the money...........
Post by: Snoopy on November 10, 2011, 04:04:17 PM
06:00-21:00 on Sunday is taking the piss a bit, don't you think?
Yes but can you afford to be picky?
By showing willing you have the best chance of permanent work or at least being the first they call.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2011, 04:09:11 PM
Ho hum, at least the pub will still be open when I get back Sunday night.
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2011, 04:10:51 PM
06:00-21:00 on Sunday is taking the piss a bit, don't you think?
Best not let Miss D drink you under the
Post by: Snoopy on November 10, 2011, 04:13:47 PM
Bear in mind I don't finish Saturday until 2100. So by the time I get home it's 2200ish...and then up again 0400ish...
Ho hum, at least the pub will still be open when I get back Sunday night.
rubschin: Given your heritage you could end up running the place.
Errr ~ You did mention you had Irish ancestors as I recall.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2011, 04:25:45 PM
I'm not working until 1100 on Saturday, so a few "social light ales" tomorrow won't be a problem and I should avoid a train/TMR collision.
Post by: tel on November 10, 2011, 04:33:02 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 10, 2011, 07:15:56 PM
06:00-21:00 on Sunday is taking the piss a bit, don't you think?
Best not let Miss D drink you under thetraintable again tomorrow then... whistle:
I am still in a bad mood ...drink I fear would not help redface:
Post by: Nick on November 10, 2011, 07:18:02 PM
Post by: Just One More on November 10, 2011, 07:29:01 PM
06:00-21:00 on Sunday is taking the piss a bit, don't you think?
Best not let Miss D drink you under thetraintable again tomorrow then... whistle:
I am still in a bad mood ...drink I fear would not help redface:
Have a drink you don't fear then
Are you feeling rabid scared2:
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2011, 07:31:16 PM
06:00-21:00 on Sunday is taking the piss a bit, don't you think?
Best not let Miss D drink you under thetraintable again tomorrow then... whistle:
I am still in a bad mood ...drink I fear would not help redface:
Have a drink you don't fear then
Are you feeling rabid scared2:
Hydrophobophobia! eeek:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 10, 2011, 08:11:08 PM
Post by: Nick on November 10, 2011, 08:15:52 PM
Post by: Pirate on November 10, 2011, 08:19:44 PM
You lot make me foam at the mouth noooo:
scared:
Post by: Nick on November 10, 2011, 08:24:52 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 09, 2011, 04:03:17 PM
Post by: Snoopy on December 09, 2011, 04:05:10 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 09, 2011, 04:10:50 PM
Still in shorts........ rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 09, 2011, 04:12:24 PM
More beer tokens............. :thumbsup:
Still in shorts........ rubschin:
Oh yes!
Post by: Nick on December 09, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
The agency have just rung, I'm back on 16th - until 3rd January. Every day eeek:
Even Christmas Day? eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 09, 2011, 04:21:36 PM
The agency have just rung, I'm back on 16th - until 3rd January. Every day eeek:
Even Christmas Day? eeek:
As far as I am aware, yes.
Post by: Snoopy on December 09, 2011, 04:27:24 PM
The agency have just rung, I'm back on 16th - until 3rd January. Every day eeek:
Even Christmas Day? eeek:
As far as I am aware, yes.
Well ...... What else is there to do? Fvck all on the telly that you haven't seen before. Roads will be nice and quiet. Personally I always used to work Christmas and Boxing Day .... Double time and a day off in lieu. :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on December 09, 2011, 04:42:07 PM
Post by: Snoopy on December 09, 2011, 04:43:26 PM
So no eastdrink048
Nah ...... You can do that any day.
The only point to getting pissed on Christmas Day is to blot out what is going on around you. Easier on the pocket to go to work if you ask me.
Post by: Nick on December 09, 2011, 04:46:19 PM
Wonder if JOM is around for a pint over the season rubschin:
He could meet my improbably busty great niece rubschin:
Post by: Just One More on December 09, 2011, 08:12:44 PM
I am cooking dinner in Winchester that day angel1
Wonder if JOM is around for a pint over the season rubschin:
He could meet my improbably busty great niece rubschin:
I like breast meat
I should be
I like breast meat (will you be stopping at sisters to look after Jim like) whistle:
Post by: Nick on December 09, 2011, 08:14:20 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 18, 2011, 05:11:24 PM
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2011, 05:37:39 PM
0730-2030 tomorrow. I wonder what nice presents will get smashed to smithereens...
;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2011, 10:29:12 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 31, 2011, 07:02:24 PM
Yesterday the customs/Border Agency lot descend on the bags I'm tipping at reclaim, with the "money dog". I thought it was a joke, but no... the spaniel goes beserk and they open the bag. Stuffed full of £50s and £20s. Eeeeeek!
Post by: Nick on December 31, 2011, 07:05:15 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 31, 2011, 08:35:45 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 01, 2012, 11:08:24 AM
Post by: Nick on January 01, 2012, 11:09:15 AM
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2012, 11:17:15 AM
I've been here 4 hours and am yet to lift a bag...
Lazy bastard... ::)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 01, 2012, 11:20:39 AM
I've been here 4 hours and am yet to lift a bag...
Yoiu been promoted ? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 01, 2012, 11:52:38 AM
Post by: Nick on January 01, 2012, 11:54:52 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 01, 2012, 12:05:43 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 01, 2012, 12:07:26 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 01, 2012, 12:09:30 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 02, 2012, 08:30:12 PM
Austerity? Recession? Can't see it from where I am.
Post by: Nick on January 02, 2012, 08:32:19 PM
Post by: Barman on January 02, 2012, 08:33:11 PM
I was told that the winter / Christmas flights were generally "lighter" and fewer. However no-one seems to have told EasyJet this and they are running a near-on full summer schedule. With the added bonus of ski luggage. Every plane is packed. Eight planes I did today had over 160 bags on them. I'm more knackered now than I was during the peak in summer.
Austerity? Recession? Can't see it from where I am.
You were complaining about sitting on yer arse yesterday.... ::)
Post by: Nick on January 02, 2012, 08:34:47 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 02, 2012, 08:34:48 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 02, 2012, 08:52:29 PM
Do try and keep up at the back ;-)
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 08:18:34 AM
I chose my words carefully yesterday - I said I had "yet to lift a bag". The heoooge plane I was working on for 3 hours was loaded with containers and cargo - not a single bag to be lifted. After that was Air Fungus - again containers.
Do try and keep up at the back ;-)
Oh a trick question.... ::)
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2012, 08:24:42 AM
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 08:34:39 AM
No, a trick answer rubschin:
Fresh from a cracker either way.... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 03, 2012, 07:56:04 PM
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 07:58:42 PM
That was without doubt the most unpleasant 12 hours I have spent at the airport. Time for a beer...
Not as bad as the 12 hours I spent at Lagos airport - I can guarantee you that my lad.... scared2:
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2012, 08:00:22 PM
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 08:03:32 PM
Did they make you werk, like happy100
No. ::)
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2012, 08:05:23 PM
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 08:07:26 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 03, 2012, 08:13:12 PM
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 08:15:10 PM
I was in fear of my life... scared2:
Surfboards my arse... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 03, 2012, 08:19:34 PM
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2012, 08:20:17 PM
Ya big Jessie!
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2012, 08:20:41 PM
Post by: beerhead on January 03, 2012, 09:25:51 PM
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2012, 09:29:41 PM
Post by: Pirate on January 03, 2012, 09:48:28 PM
At least you can shit on the floor and everyone sees it as normal :thumbsup:
As long as you wipe with the left hand...
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2012, 09:56:28 PM
Post by: Pirate on January 03, 2012, 09:58:22 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 04, 2012, 12:04:36 AM
I nearly got blown across the bleddy runway.
A bit cold for that sort of thing I should have thought.
Post by: apc2010 on January 04, 2012, 03:45:35 AM
I nearly got blown across the bleddy runway.
A bit cold for that sort of thing I should have thought.
drumroll:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 06, 2012, 08:23:12 PM
Post by: Barman on January 06, 2012, 08:24:23 PM
Soooo...it appears we have picked up a contract with another carrier - another 45+ flights per day. That's just under a 1/3 of our current amount. Logic says we will need an extra 1/3 or so full time staff...
Good news! :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on January 06, 2012, 08:26:07 PM
Post by: Just One More on January 06, 2012, 08:46:05 PM
Soooo...it appears we have picked up a contract with another carrier - another 45+ flights per day. That's just under a 1/3 of our current amount. Logic says we will need an extra 1/3 or so full time staff...
Or call on people they've "employed" before and ask do they want to do a few shifts. No worries about holiday pay, sick pay etc. I really hope you're right though
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 05, 2012, 04:59:19 PM
My new shift pattern would appear to be 6 days on, 3 days off.
Post by: Nick on March 05, 2012, 05:03:22 PM
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2012, 07:29:20 AM
And so it all begins again...
My new shift pattern would appear to be 6 days on, 3 days off.
Congratulations you! :thumbsup:
Quote from: TMR's Liver
Thank fuck for that!
Post by: barmisspah? on March 08, 2012, 01:04:49 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 08, 2012, 02:08:47 PM
Post by: Nick on March 08, 2012, 02:20:19 PM
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2012, 02:32:39 PM
If I keep my nose clean, then it should be made permanent Octoberish.
Is it detachable at the moment...? rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on March 08, 2012, 06:44:48 PM
If I keep my nose clean, then it should be made permanent Octoberish.
Is it detachable at the moment...? rubschin:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 08, 2012, 07:55:40 PM
Post by: tel on March 10, 2012, 11:23:58 AM
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2012, 11:30:49 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-17324844 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-17324844)
TMR will be knocking ski gear out in the pub this week.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 10, 2012, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 12, 2012, 02:27:42 AM
Last job of the night was from Larnaca - 134 bags. Obviously the Cyprus baggage loaders are less careful than us, as when I opened the front hold, the stench of vinegar was overpowering and a bag containing Sarson's best was the culprit. Do people really take vinegar on holiday? Is Cyprus devoid of non-brewed condiment? Very odd...
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2012, 05:36:28 AM
One of the planes we handle is an ATR72 - small twin prop job, maximum 72 passengers. Usually you get about 40 bags. Today, however, we had one which had 68 bags to be loaded. And that isn't easy - the average small hatchback probably has more loading space than this plane does. Still, we got them all in...a few may have been a bit squashed...
Last job of the night was from Larnaca - 134 bags. Obviously the Cyprus baggage loaders are less careful than us, as when I opened the front hold, the stench of vinegar was overpowering and a bag containing Sarson's best was the culprit. Do people really take vinegar on holiday? Is Cyprus devoid of non-brewed condiment? Very odd...
It was prolly a bottle of the local collapso.... lol:
Post by: Snoopy on March 12, 2012, 08:11:35 AM
A good friend (and ex manager) of mine with 4 children always used to drive to the South of France for their annual camping holiday. Realising that the children were getting bigger he first invested in an Espace and then a roof box.
As we worked together we frequently stopped near his place on our journeys home for a pint and one evening he told me he had some papers at home which I would need whilst he was away. We got to his house to find his wife had got the roof box out of the garage and loaded it ready for the early morning start planned for the next day. It was on the front lawn next to the car.
He went mad! "How the fvck do you expect me to lift that onto the roof of the Espace?" he demanded.
Soooooo Ever helpful I offered to help but we couldn't lift the damn thing so the decision was made to unload it and fit it to the car and then reload it.
When we unpacked the bloody thing we found she had packed into it, along with a dozen tins of baked beans, tea bags, 6 boxes of cornflakes and sundry other foodstuff sufficient for a family of 6 for a fortnight, 24 litre bottles of "Evian" water ..... "Because you can't trust the water in France".
His language, as he pointed out the labels clearly stated that "Evian" is bottled in France, nearly led to the divorce courts!
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2012, 08:18:12 AM
On the subject of what one can't buy "abroad"
A good friend (and ex manager) of mine with 4 children always used to drive to the South of France for their annual camping holiday. Realising that the children were getting bigger he first invested in an Espace and then a roof box.
As we worked together we frequently stopped near his place on our journeys home for a pint and one evening he told me he had some papers at home which I would need whilst he was away. We got to his house to find his wife had got the roof box out of the garage and loaded it ready for the early morning start planned for the next day. It was on the front lawn next to the car.
He went mad! "How the fvck do you expect me to lift that onto the roof of the Espace?" he demanded.
Soooooo Ever helpful I offered to help but we couldn't lift the damn thing so the decision was made to unload it and fit it to the car and then reload it.
When we unpacked the bloody thing we found she had packed into it, along with a dozen tins of baked beans, tea bags, 6 boxes of cornflakes and sundry other foodstuff sufficient for a family of 6 for a fortnight, 24 litre bottles of "Evian" water ..... "Because you can't trust the water in France".
His language, as he pointed out the labels clearly stated that "Evian" is bottled in France, nearly led to the divorce courts!
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 12, 2012, 11:53:20 AM
Post by: Snoopy on March 12, 2012, 12:37:08 PM
They are Minor's Godparents.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 18, 2012, 06:51:05 PM
Post by: Nick on March 18, 2012, 06:53:11 PM
Pics please Popcorn:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 18, 2012, 07:45:38 PM
Post by: Nick on March 18, 2012, 07:49:16 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 18, 2012, 07:50:50 PM
Post by: Nick on March 18, 2012, 07:54:55 PM
My right hand is twice as big my left hand sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on March 18, 2012, 07:56:06 PM
Post by: Nick on March 18, 2012, 07:57:12 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 18, 2012, 09:00:22 PM
sad24:
My right hand is twice as big my left hand sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.nationalgeographic.com%2Fnews%2F2008%2F11%2Fimages%2F081112-crab-photo_big.jpg&hash=151a92a7453c7319472d8e1905e869cd31e87e5f)
Post by: Nick on March 18, 2012, 09:11:31 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 18, 2012, 10:17:26 PM
Yes. But the other way round sad24: I showed the svelte redhead earlier and she nearly threw up sad24:
You should have showed her your hand instead.
Post by: Nick on March 18, 2012, 10:23:27 PM
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2012, 05:49:03 AM
Yes. But the other way round sad24: I showed the svelte redhead earlier and she nearly threw up sad24:
You should have showed her your hand instead.
drumroll:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 20, 2012, 02:39:32 AM
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2012, 05:48:32 AM
AWR. What a pile of cack cussing:
Shrugs:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 20, 2012, 07:22:07 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 20, 2012, 05:22:46 PM
I'd imagine he is referring to Agency Worker Regulations rubschin:
Correct Miss D. The company is worried that because I basically do the full job (apart from pushing planes back and talking to the pilot) then under the AWR they will have to pay me the same as the permanent staff. But that wouldn't be for 12 weeks and they are already talking about taking us on permanently anyway. So they have decided to simply restrict what we do for the next 12 weeks so that we aren't comparable to th permanent staff. Utter madness noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2012, 05:26:51 PM
I'd imagine he is referring to Agency Worker Regulations rubschin:
Correct Miss D. The company is worried that because I basically do the full job (apart from pushing planes back and talking to the pilot) then under the AWR they will have to pay me the same as the permanent staff. But that wouldn't be for 12 weeks and they are already talking about taking us on permanently anyway. So they have decided to simply restrict what we do for the next 12 weeks so that we aren't comparable to th permanent staff. Utter madness noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pedal-car-toys.com%2Fpedal-plane%2Fred-baron-pedal-plane-toy.jpg&hash=8d11387407237f556949aa605bf44ee9ea9d02cd)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 20, 2012, 05:31:59 PM
I'd imagine he is referring to Agency Worker Regulations rubschin:
Correct Miss D. The company is worried that because I basically do the full job (apart from pushing planes back and talking to the pilot) then under the AWR they will have to pay me the same as the permanent staff. But that wouldn't be for 12 weeks and they are already talking about taking us on permanently anyway. So they have decided to simply restrict what we do for the next 12 weeks so that we aren't comparable to th permanent staff. Utter madness noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pedal-car-toys.com%2Fpedal-plane%2Fred-baron-pedal-plane-toy.jpg&hash=8d11387407237f556949aa605bf44ee9ea9d02cd)
::)
Wankah:
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2012, 05:32:39 PM
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2012, 05:33:05 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2012, 09:32:49 AM
Post by: apc2010 on March 23, 2012, 09:35:34 AM
Penetrated deep into BA territory this morning - stand 553, hitherto the sole domain of BA. We were flanked either side by scowling BA ground crew - they hate us being on "their stands". The hatred is currently exacerbated as very strong rumours abound that we will be taking over all BA's ground handling some time in April; and that means lots of redundancies/early retirement for them. Oh - and it looks like I will be offered a permanent position in about 10 weeks time!
:thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 23, 2012, 09:44:44 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 26, 2012, 01:29:06 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 26, 2012, 04:36:11 AM
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2012, 05:35:49 AM
14 1/2 hours on shift is - it must be said - more than enough. But the weird thing is that the time seems to pass so quickly. I know that when I get up later everything will ache and that's mainly my fault for going at it hammer and tongs - those that have been there longer tend to dally too much for my liking - but I see it as a wage and a free workout, I think possibly I have a surfeit of energy as a result of the previous 25 years in an office job. And another thing - a cold beer tastes reeeeeal good after it. Oh, and I managed to nearly mangle a drug sniffer dog today; I lobbed a nice heavy bag off the lorry and whilst it was in mid-air I spotted the dog out of the corner of my eye, charging down the luggage belt. The impact made it yelp a bit!
Was the sniffer dog onto you...? Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2012, 05:57:59 AM
14 1/2 hours on shift is - it must be said - more than enough. But the weird thing is that the time seems to pass so quickly. I know that when I get up later everything will ache and that's mainly my fault for going at it hammer and tongs - those that have been there longer tend to dally too much for my liking - but I see it as a wage and a free workout, I think possibly I have a surfeit of energy as a result of the previous 25 years in an office job. And another thing - a cold beer tastes reeeeeal good after it. Oh, and I managed to nearly mangle a drug sniffer dog today; I lobbed a nice heavy bag off the lorry and whilst it was in mid-air I spotted the dog out of the corner of my eye, charging down the luggage belt. The impact made it yelp a bit!
Was the sniffer dog onto you...? Thumbs:
Those rolies he smokes........... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2012, 06:01:58 AM
14 1/2 hours on shift is - it must be said - more than enough. But the weird thing is that the time seems to pass so quickly. I know that when I get up later everything will ache and that's mainly my fault for going at it hammer and tongs - those that have been there longer tend to dally too much for my liking - but I see it as a wage and a free workout, I think possibly I have a surfeit of energy as a result of the previous 25 years in an office job. And another thing - a cold beer tastes reeeeeal good after it. Oh, and I managed to nearly mangle a drug sniffer dog today; I lobbed a nice heavy bag off the lorry and whilst it was in mid-air I spotted the dog out of the corner of my eye, charging down the luggage belt. The impact made it yelp a bit!
Was the sniffer dog onto you...? Thumbs:
Those rolies he smokes........... rubschin:
He prolly thought TMR was one of those toys they hide drugs in like.... whistle:
Post by: Just One More on March 26, 2012, 06:21:13 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 26, 2012, 08:19:30 AM
14 1/2 hours on shift is - it must be said - more than enough. But the weird thing is that the time seems to pass so quickly. I know that when I get up later everything will ache and that's mainly my fault for going at it hammer and tongs - those that have been there longer tend to dally too much for my liking - but I see it as a wage and a free workout, I think possibly I have a surfeit of energy as a result of the previous 25 years in an office job. And another thing - a cold beer tastes reeeeeal good after it. Oh, and I managed to nearly mangle a drug sniffer dog today; I lobbed a nice heavy bag off the lorry and whilst it was in mid-air I spotted the dog out of the corner of my eye, charging down the luggage belt. The impact made it yelp a bit!
Was the sniffer dog onto you...? Thumbs:
Those rolies he smokes........... rubschin:
He prolly thought TMR was one of those toys they hide drugs in like.... whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Or what they get given as a reward when they find something.
"Clever Snoopy for finding the bag of heroin, here's the squeaky TMR to chew on" whistle:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 26, 2012, 09:08:23 AM
Dog and Helium Voice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UaFOIboH2E#)
Yargh:
On the other hand a squeaky TMR being chewed on would clean the dogs teeth in a very through and eco friendly way. rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2012, 01:40:28 AM
And as I leave at 15:30 on Saturday and am not back until 15:00 Sunday it means I can still have a good belly full of Young's on Saturday night and still have enough recovery time for Sunday's shift.
On Wednesday we start our new contact with FlyBe. This should be fun as we have had scant training and the aircraft are different - Embraer 195s and Dash-8 400s. Horrible shitty little things that even "a dwarf" ( ::)) like me will struggle to squeeze into the holds. I predict utter chaos - we barely coped today and the FlyBe stuff if another 35 flights per day, going up to 61 per day within 6 weeks.
And then there's the BA 737s to come...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 27, 2012, 07:10:59 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 27, 2012, 08:40:06 AM
I am now on a "permanent weekends" shift, which sounds terrible, but isn't; Friday and Saturday 05:00-15:30 then 15:00-01:30 Sunday and Monday. In effect I work 2 days, have a day off, then work another 2 days and have another 3 days off. With the easyJet "Summer Schedule" now operating, it should be easy to pick up overtime on all those 4 days.
And as I leave at 15:30 on Saturday and am not back until 15:00 Sunday it means I can still have a good belly full of Young's on Saturday night and still have enough recovery time for Sunday's shift.
On Wednesday we start our new contact with FlyBe. This should be fun as we have had scant training and the aircraft are different - Embraer 195s and Dash-8 400s. Horrible shitty little things that even "a dwarf" ( ::)) like me will struggle to squeeze into the holds. I predict utter chaos - we barely coped today and the FlyBe stuff if another 35 flights per day, going up to 61 per day within 6 weeks.
And then there's the BA 737s to come...
Whew I am safe it would seem.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2012, 09:50:48 AM
I am flying out again on the Mon 11th June ...but 14.50 so a bit too early for you then lol:
SleazyJet?
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2012, 10:12:13 AM
I am flying out again on the Mon 11th June ...but 14.50 so a bit too early for you then lol:
SleazyJet?
Don't tell him Miss D! scared2:
My case had teeny-tiny shoe prints all over it.... noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 27, 2012, 11:06:56 AM
I am flying out again on the Mon 11th June ...but 14.50 so a bit too early for you then lol:
SleazyJet?
Oh yes - to Bodrum :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2012, 12:26:15 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 27, 2012, 12:52:25 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 27, 2012, 01:08:47 PM
Oh , you don't have to earn extra money on my behalf honey lol:
That's a first for a woman.......... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2012, 04:54:30 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 28, 2012, 09:24:56 AM
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2012, 09:28:43 AM
Embraer 195 planes are feckin' horrible to work in. That is all.
Lucky you are so short eh? Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 28, 2012, 09:45:01 AM
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2012, 09:55:51 AM
Even Ronnie Corbett would find them small... and I look up to him...
whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 30, 2012, 06:45:20 PM
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2012, 04:16:58 AM
As expected, anyone with at least half a brain (and that includes BM) has suddenly realised that 40 extra flights and only 10 more people is not conducive to planes leaving when they should. Hence overtime aplenty. 14 hour days for my next 3. Corking - lots of overtime at no extra petrol cost.
Thumbs:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 31, 2012, 06:24:32 AM
Those long shi
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 31, 2012, 10:53:16 AM
Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly though happy100
Those long shifts much be a bit less appealing today.
lol:
They are all missing your gems today. noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 31, 2012, 11:43:21 AM
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2012, 03:05:11 PM
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2012, 03:06:25 PM
Post by: Pastis on April 01, 2012, 04:25:40 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 01, 2012, 04:51:19 PM
whacky115
So you take a whole heap longer and perhaps have a overnight stay somewhere else to save £7 increase ...I must be missing something noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 01, 2012, 06:27:58 PM
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2012, 08:15:00 PM
No idea why it was that late departing, BM, I can only think that they had to off a passenger and their bag.
Arrived 20 mins early.... Shrugs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 01, 2012, 08:23:46 PM
They've just asked me if I want to stay on until 3am. My response wasn't polite!
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 01, 2012, 09:21:26 PM
No idea why it was that late departing, BM, I can only think that they had to off a passenger and their bag.
eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 02, 2012, 01:38:00 AM
Although some passengers would deserve it; yesterday, after we had loaded 168 bags/skis onto a Grenoble flight, the news came through that 2 passengers has somehow lost their passports twixt chreck-in and the boarding gate - so they couldn't fly and we had to get their bags off. And that is a total pain in the arse as you have to unpack the holds to find the right ones, checking individual bags for the right name and sequence number. Invariably, they are always right at the back of the holds - never the first ones out.
And then you have to re-pack them all again. The Captains are always good though - they ensure the other passengers know the reason for the delayed departure and in TMR's world the responsible passengers would be taken to the side of the plane - in full view of the other passengers - and gently shot in the back of the head by us.
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2012, 05:25:02 AM
Not quite that drastic DS!
Although some passengers would deserve it; yesterday, after we had loaded 168 bags/skis onto a Grenoble flight, the news came through that 2 passengers has somehow lost their passports twixt chreck-in and the boarding gate - so they couldn't fly and we had to get their bags off. And that is a total pain in the arse as you have to unpack the holds to find the right ones, checking individual bags for the right name and sequence number. Invariably, they are always right at the back of the holds - never the first ones out.
And then you have to re-pack them all again. The Captains are always good though - they ensure the other passengers know the reason for the delayed departure and in TMR's world the responsible passengers would be taken to the side of the plane - in full view of the other passengers - and gently shot in the back of the head by us.
Then dowsed in Jet 100 and incinerated along with their luggage.... eveilgrin:
After you'd checked the ski boot size of course... whistle:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2012, 05:49:09 AM
It would save a lot of lost passport scenarios if when checking in you were just giving a simple green or red ticket for inside or outside of EU and it then doesn't matter a fig if you lose that .
It's a piggin nuisance having to get your boarding pass out all the time which is invariably stuck in your passport , though I have never lost mine or caused inconvenience or been late angel1
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2012, 05:57:25 AM
Prolly left it in the shops when you have to show your boarding pass before buying something Banghead Banghead Banghead
It would save a lot of lost passport scenarios if when checking in you were just giving a simple green or red ticket for inside or outside of EU and it then doesn't matter a fig if you lose that .
It's a piggin nuisance having to get your boarding pass out all the time which is invariably stuck in your passport , though I have never lost mine or caused inconvenience or been late angel1
Good points well made! Thumbs:
Why do you have to show a boarding pass to buy a fecking newspaper FFS? noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2012, 05:59:41 AM
As is why do airports have the worst P.A systems going ?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 02, 2012, 07:23:06 PM
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2012, 07:24:56 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 03, 2012, 01:26:12 AM
"Yup"
"Ah - do me a favour and come back in five minutes, I haven't told the passengers that this flight has just been cancelled".
Didn't envy him! Imagine actually being on board, all loaded up and ready to roll only to be told at the eleventh hour that you're not going anywhere.
Vive la France!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 14, 2012, 02:43:23 PM
Post by: Barman on April 14, 2012, 03:03:41 PM
I finish at 15:15 today...so one of the numpty job allocators puts me on a job that arrived at 15:05. Utter cockwash.
Quadruple time! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 14, 2012, 07:37:42 PM
Post by: Nick on April 14, 2012, 07:42:05 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 14, 2012, 07:47:44 PM
Erm...no. I wish! But it does appear that we've picked up the BA contract - a permanent position looms...
:thumbsup: more beer tokens.........
Post by: Just One More on April 14, 2012, 09:52:53 PM
Post by: Barman on April 15, 2012, 06:08:06 AM
Erm...no. I wish! But it does appear that we've picked up the BA contract - a permanent position looms...
Yay! Party001:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 15, 2012, 06:46:51 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 15, 2012, 05:24:08 PM
Well done you - bag tastic :thumbsup:^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Wot they all said. :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 12:40:36 PM
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2012, 12:43:01 PM
Carnage here. Look at the news!
Coool! Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on April 16, 2012, 12:43:21 PM
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 12:58:57 PM
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2012, 01:02:06 PM
I thought it was odd - driving here I couldn't see anything going up or coming down! For me, it's important to know which runway they are using - it makes a big difference in terms of how long you have if you want to sneak out for a ciggie.
http://www.flightradar24.com/ (http://www.flightradar24.com/) shows an interesting picture! inane:
Thass the problem with only having one runway... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 01:14:39 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 16, 2012, 01:16:05 PM
I'm currently sitting in McDonalds enjoying my BigMac staff meal £2.29. Passengers keep interrupting me asking silly questions. Bastards. The plane in question, an A330, reg G-VSXY (Mademoiselle Rouge - all Virgin planes have names) is shortly to be towed off the runway, then the real fun will begin!
More overtime......... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2012, 01:22:56 PM
I'm currently sitting in McDonalds enjoying my BigMac staff meal £2.29. Passengers keep interrupting me asking silly questions. Bastards. The plane in question, an A330, reg G-VSXY (Mademoiselle Rouge - all Virgin planes have names) is shortly to be towed off the runway, then the real fun will begin!
Tell them that all virgins are difficult to land.... Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 16, 2012, 01:26:00 PM
I'm currently sitting in McDonalds enjoying my BigMac staff meal £2.29. Passengers keep interrupting me asking silly questions. Bastards. The plane in question, an A330, reg G-VSXY (Mademoiselle Rouge - all Virgin planes have names) is shortly to be towed off the runway, then the real fun will begin!
Tell them that all virgins are difficult to land.... Thumbs:
I thought the problem was getting them on the ground. whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 01:54:00 PM
Gates 17 + 19 are now full of the passengers who got off the plane - foil blankets and "counsellors" everywhere...
Post by: Nick on April 16, 2012, 01:56:50 PM
Do the counsellors look how I imagine them to look. I would biff one if they came near me evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 01:59:52 PM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 16, 2012, 02:16:50 PM
Actually, the plane is called "Beauty Queen"...
Gates 17 + 19 are now full of the passengers who got off the plane - foil blankets and "counsellors" everywhere...
there's munny (and a nice warm fuzzy feeling) in it for them!
Post by: Nick on April 16, 2012, 02:18:37 PM
Post by: Pastis on April 16, 2012, 03:17:56 PM
When are they going to detonate the plane? razz:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 03:39:03 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 16, 2012, 04:46:06 PM
We're just pushing out the 14:10 to Copenhagen. Could be a busy afternoon!Push ! eeek:
I thought they would give you a tug.
<snigger>
Post by: Nick on April 16, 2012, 04:54:12 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2012, 06:13:42 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 17, 2012, 03:06:44 AM
Post by: Just One More on April 17, 2012, 07:08:26 PM
Carnage here. Look at the news!
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Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 23, 2012, 02:53:33 AM
Actually, there were 4 tonnes of powdered chile peppers that somehow got damp and started exuding heat ;D
Rememver folks, spicy cooking is bad for aviation...
Post by: Barman on April 23, 2012, 05:20:25 AM
In the right ciurcumstances chiles give off tangible heat. It appears that the Virgin A330 that made an emergency landing last week did so because the forward hold sensors picked up a higher-than-to-be-expected heat reading, thus possibly pointing to a fire.
Actually, there were 4 tonnes of powdered chile peppers that somehow got damp and started exuding heat ;D
Rememver folks, spicy cooking is bad for aviation...
And who loaded them in there...? whistle:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 23, 2012, 07:43:48 AM
In the right ciurcumstances chiles give off tangible heat. It appears that the Virgin A330 that made an emergency landing last week did so because the forward hold sensors picked up a higher-than-to-be-expected heat reading, thus possibly pointing to a fire.
Actually, there were 4 tonnes of powdered chile peppers that somehow got damp and started exuding heat ;D
Rememver folks, spicy cooking is bad for aviation...
And who loaded them in there...? whistle:
And, why/how did they get damp? Enquiring minds want to know!
Post by: Snoopy on April 23, 2012, 07:58:15 AM
In the right ciurcumstances chiles give off tangible heat. It appears that the Virgin A330 that made an emergency landing last week did so because the forward hold sensors picked up a higher-than-to-be-expected heat reading, thus possibly pointing to a fire.
Actually, there were 4 tonnes of powdered chile peppers that somehow got damp and started exuding heat ;D
Rememver folks, spicy cooking is bad for aviation...
And who loaded them in there...? whistle:
And, why/how did they get damp? Enquiring minds want to know!
TMR prolly got "caught short". whistle:
Post by: Barman on April 23, 2012, 08:10:33 AM
In the right ciurcumstances chiles give off tangible heat. It appears that the Virgin A330 that made an emergency landing last week did so because the forward hold sensors picked up a higher-than-to-be-expected heat reading, thus possibly pointing to a fire.
Actually, there were 4 tonnes of powdered chile peppers that somehow got damp and started exuding heat ;D
Rememver folks, spicy cooking is bad for aviation...
And who loaded them in there...? whistle:
And, why/how did they get damp? Enquiring minds want to know!
TMR prolly got "caught short". whistle:
Very short....
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 23, 2012, 08:13:29 AM
In the right ciurcumstances chiles give off tangible heat.
He does talk a lot doesn't he noooo:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on April 23, 2012, 08:27:12 AM
Can't stand the whining fat overpaid git personally, that's Chiles not TMR of course.
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 23, 2012, 09:09:17 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 23, 2012, 10:35:36 AM
However, in my dealings with both the aforementioned companies, I have found the majority of their staff to be several sandwiches short of the full picnic!
Post by: Barman on April 23, 2012, 11:02:33 AM
Swissport loaded the container onto the plane. World Freight Services were responsible for packaging the container. Nothing to do with our lot.
However, in my dealings with both the aforementioned companies, I have found the majority of their staff to be several sandwiches short of the full picnic!
Whereas you are just short.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 04, 2012, 03:57:59 AM
And who was it? The Health + Safety numpty...
Hahahahaha!
Post by: Just One More on May 04, 2012, 04:36:14 AM
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2012, 04:49:05 AM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on May 04, 2012, 05:33:41 PM
Well, call me naive if you like, but, I'd not expect stationary vehicles to present much of a hazard, unless, of course, you walk into one!
So, the notice would seem to be a bit superfluous in my opinion!
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2012, 08:48:26 PM
At our place the transport yard doors are plastered with notices declaring: "Danger - moving vehicles"
Well, call me naive if you like, but, I'd not expect stationary vehicles to present much of a hazard, unless, of course, you walk into one!
So, the notice would seem to be a bit superfluous in my opinion!
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 05, 2012, 04:02:20 AM
We are having a whip round - for the BA driver...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 05, 2012, 01:51:15 AM
Last job of the night - unload the A320 from Corfu, 129 bags, no dramas.
We've unloaded the rear hold and are midway through the front hold when the aircraft technician pops his head up and tells us they are going to do smoke detector tests in the rear hold - we will hear an alarm from the cabin, but carry on. No dramas.
As usual, it's me in the hold chucking the bags and my colleagues stacking them on the lorry.
Suddenly the alarm goes off and about a second later there's a BANG! in the front hold where I am and the extinguishers go off - not water, some sort of gas that immediately fills the entire hold in a fog of presumably fire retardant gas. I nearly shit meself and just bolted out, landing on one of my colleagues as I jumped out.
I don't know what that stuff was, but my ciggies taste odd ever since. I think the technician is in for a bit of a bollocking...
Post by: Barman on June 05, 2012, 05:02:31 AM
Sooooo....
Last job of the night - unload the A320 from Corfu, 129 bags, no dramas.
We've unloaded the rear hold and are midway through the front hold when the aircraft technician pops his head up and tells us they are going to do smoke detector tests in the rear hold - we will hear an alarm from the cabin, but carry on. No dramas.
As usual, it's me in the hold chucking the bags and my colleagues stacking them on the lorry.
Suddenly the alarm goes off and about a second later there's a BANG! in the front hold where I am and the extinguishers go off - not water, some sort of gas that immediately fills the entire hold in a fog of presumably fire retardant gas. I nearly shit meself and just bolted out, landing on one of my colleagues as I jumped out.
I don't know what that stuff was, but my ciggies taste odd ever since. I think the technician is in for a bit of a bollocking...
eeek:
Well, at least it can't stunt your growth! point:
Post by: tel on June 05, 2012, 09:06:33 AM
Post by: Snoopy on June 06, 2012, 11:53:26 AM
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2012, 04:00:55 PM
Well at least they don't use Halon anymore.
Shame... a good dose of Bromochlorodifluoromethane would have done him the world of good! lol:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on June 06, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
Post by: Snoopy on June 06, 2012, 10:00:41 PM
Good old BCF! There's a blast fro the past! Remember fire extinguishers in the RAF being used for DIYmdry cleaning!
Indeed ~ Cheaper than "Dab-it-off" ;D
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2012, 10:04:21 PM
Post by: Just One More on June 07, 2012, 07:14:53 AM
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Post by: Barman on June 07, 2012, 08:10:03 AM
Good old BCF! There's a blast fro the past! Remember fire extinguishers in the RAF being used for DIYmdry cleaning!
I used to work for the company that made them - Graviner! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 15, 2012, 06:47:44 PM
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2012, 06:55:48 PM
Post by: Barman on June 15, 2012, 07:00:29 PM
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2012, 07:05:08 PM
Post by: Barman on June 15, 2012, 07:06:18 PM
Poo poo point:
BONG! eveilgrin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 15, 2012, 07:06:44 PM
Poo poo point:
noooo:
;D ;D ;D
Post by: apc2010 on June 16, 2012, 08:10:28 AM
Norman Cook aka Slimboy Fat got on a plane to Barcelona today. Nice bloke, but by god he looks old - didn't realise he's knocking on 50 eeek:
Housemartins ,,,,,,,,,, :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 16, 2012, 09:19:27 AM
Post by: Barman on June 16, 2012, 09:21:56 AM
All flights to Jersey cancelled - a plane landed there and left half its undercarriage on the runway. Shame they didn't tell me until I'd loaded the Flybe going there...
Ah, the mystery of Nick's whereabouts is resolved! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2012, 08:10:48 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 17, 2012, 08:13:59 PM
Gone tits up here, I'm stopping on until 04:00...
Blame Miss D............. noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 17, 2012, 08:22:14 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 17, 2012, 08:24:15 PM
Was seriously slack this afternoon noooo:
eeek: eeek: eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 18, 2012, 02:57:18 AM
Was seriously slack this afternoon noooo:
Apologies, Miss D redface: How long did you have to wait?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2012, 04:48:49 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 18, 2012, 06:36:36 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 18, 2012, 08:07:07 AM
Was seriously slack this afternoon noooo:shutup:
Post by: apc2010 on June 18, 2012, 08:09:45 AM
Was seriously slack this afternoon noooo:shutup:
For a whole week............ rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2012, 12:54:39 AM
I then spent an hour retracing my steps to see if I could find it - no luck.
I then spent four hours waiting in the crew room for the plane to come back to see if it had been handed to one of the flight crew - no luck. So later today I will probably have to go to Gatwick to get a new one.
My only day off in 11 days. Bugger.
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2012, 05:04:39 AM
Somewhere between coming in for a ciggie, loading a Geneva flight and then gong to drop off 2 bags that had to come off the plane, I lost my security pass.
I then spent an hour retracing my steps to see if I could find it - no luck.
I then spent four hours waiting in the crew room for the plane to come back to see if it had been handed to one of the flight crew - no luck. So later today I will probably have to go to Gatwick to get a new one.
My only day off in 11 days. Bugger.
point:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2012, 11:15:46 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 01, 2012, 11:46:51 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2012, 02:16:31 PM
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2012, 05:55:21 AM
Tomorrow at about 12.30 an Emirates A380 is coming in. I'm not entirely sure where they're gonna put it or how they will get 600-odd passengers off quickly, seeing as there is only 1 air-bridge per stand. Sholud be interesting Thumbs:
That will be interesting! lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 06, 2012, 03:56:42 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 06, 2012, 07:07:13 PM
Is he still unloading the bags?
;D Not me, we don't look after Emirates. There were hundreds of plane spotters on the perimeter road to see it noooo:
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2012, 07:25:56 AM
Is he still unloading the bags?
;D Not me, we don't look after Emirates. There were hundreds of plane spotters on the perimeter road to see it noooo:
Did you sign autographs...? ;)
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 07, 2012, 07:42:36 AM
Is he still unloading the bags?
;D Not me, we don't look after Emirates. There were hundreds of plane spotters on the perimeter road to see it noooo:
Emirates Airbus A380 First Gatwick Landing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INCp2yGCYUk#ws)
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2012, 08:02:54 AM
Is he still unloading the bags?
;D Not me, we don't look after Emirates. There were hundreds of plane spotters on the perimeter road to see it noooo:
Emirates Airbus A380 First Gatwick Landing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INCp2yGCYUk#ws)
Thumbs:
That is an big bird!
So, how did they get everybody off....? Popcorn:
Post by: Snoopy on July 07, 2012, 10:48:18 AM
Is he still unloading the bags?
;D Not me, we don't look after Emirates. There were hundreds of plane spotters on the perimeter road to see it noooo:
Emirates Airbus A380 First Gatwick Landing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INCp2yGCYUk#ws)
Thumbs:
That is an big bird!
So, how did they get everybody off....? Popcorn:
Through the doors ~ same as always. whistle:
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2012, 12:29:43 PM
Is he still unloading the bags?
;D Not me, we don't look after Emirates. There were hundreds of plane spotters on the perimeter road to see it noooo:
Emirates Airbus A380 First Gatwick Landing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INCp2yGCYUk#ws)
Thumbs:
That is an big bird!
So, how did they get everybody off....? Popcorn:
Through the doors ~ same as always. whistle:
::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 10, 2012, 02:13:22 AM
The permanents get a bonus of up to £250 per month. For the last 8 months, it's been gradually going down due to various targets not being met and other such stuff. This month they have had £112.50 deducted for only achieving 83.1% "on time departures" against the target of 83.3%. To lose the entire bonus for 0.2% is bad enough, but then they were all slapped with a further £50 deduction due to a "CATEGORY A" incident (personal injury).
The personal injury in question was a chap coming into work had the top of his finger removed when a door in the crew room slammed shut on his pinkie due to high winds. The room THE COMPANY maintains. 500-odd people lose another £50...
Mutiny on the horizon...
Post by: Just One More on July 10, 2012, 03:58:04 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 10, 2012, 04:36:04 AM
Every bastard seems to be making money out of it. We can only accrue Time Off In Lieu for working unsociable hours and weekends sad24: sad24: sad24:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 17, 2012, 03:26:30 AM
Late one tonight - I was on "special ops" as we are being audited by SleazyJet and I was asked to go round making sure every SleazyJet on the deck was "by the book", i.e. 4 chocks, 5 cones, all steps correct etc.
2 hours to check 63 planes, although I may have had a ciggie or two during that...
Post by: Just One More on July 17, 2012, 05:38:43 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 05:52:46 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2012, 04:11:30 AM
Post by: Just One More on July 21, 2012, 04:58:56 AM
You must already be looking forward to your first strike TMR point:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 21, 2012, 05:17:16 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2012, 06:27:37 AM
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2012, 07:07:29 AM
I appear to have been offered a permanent contract :-)
Congratulations TMR! Thumbs:
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 21, 2012, 07:13:19 AM
Nice one! :thumbsup:
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on July 21, 2012, 07:17:13 AM
Post by: apc2010 on July 21, 2012, 08:32:16 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 21, 2012, 09:20:00 AM
I appear to have been offered a permanent contract :-)Well done lad, you earned it. :thumbsup:
Post by: Just One More on July 22, 2012, 05:10:38 PM
Tomorrow at about 12.30 an Emirates A380 is coming in. I'm not entirely sure where they're gonna put it or how they will get 600-odd passengers off quickly, seeing as there is only 1 air-bridge per stand. Sholud be interesting Thumbs:
When I was at Twickenham yesterday the Emirates A380 from Heathrow to Dubai was taking off and flew directly over the stadium. eeek: Fuck me, that's one big plane :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 22, 2012, 09:17:48 PM
I replied "Are you going to hoover in here then?"
She wasn't happy...
Post by: apc2010 on July 22, 2012, 09:42:17 PM
Soooo...we're unloading a flight from Basel and one of the aircraft engineers wanders over. A female! She said "when you've finished, can you leave the hold door open?"
I replied "Are you going to hoover in here then?"
She wasn't happy...
Could have been worse .............various sucking jokes ........... whistle:
Post by: Barman on July 23, 2012, 07:17:27 AM
Soooo...we're unloading a flight from Basel and one of the aircraft engineers wanders over. A female! She said "when you've finished, can you leave the hold door open?"
I replied "Are you going to hoover in here then?"
She wasn't happy...
drumroll:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 24, 2012, 04:41:36 PM
Post by: Barman on July 24, 2012, 04:42:21 PM
It appears I will be on "accelerated training" and could be pushing planes around within 2 months Thumbs:
Teeny-tiny ones...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 24, 2012, 04:50:57 PM
It appears I will be on "accelerated training" and could be pushing planes around within 2 months Thumbs:
Teeny-tiny ones...? rubschin:
Wot ? Like ATRs and Dash 8s? Nah, it will be A319/320/321s. And the odd 737. And Fokker.
Post by: Nick on August 13, 2012, 09:51:43 PM
rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 14, 2012, 02:52:43 AM
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/mvb8h/inside-gatwick--series-1---3-baggage (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/mvb8h/inside-gatwick--series-1---3-baggage)
rubschin:
Try this one - 4 minutes 30 in. One of my colleagues, Crofty. So slow you would think he is in a torpor. Some of us can turn a plane around that has 180 passengers and 170 bags in 25 mins... angel1
Post by: Barman on August 14, 2012, 04:40:58 AM
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/mvb8h/inside-gatwick--series-1---3-baggage (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/mvb8h/inside-gatwick--series-1---3-baggage)
rubschin:
Try this one - 4 minutes 30 in. One of my colleagues, Crofty. So slow you would think he is in a torpor. Some of us can turn a plane around that has 180 passengers and 170 bags in 25 mins... angel1
Shrugs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 14, 2012, 04:49:56 PM
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/mvb8h/inside-gatwick--series-1---3-baggage (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/mvb8h/inside-gatwick--series-1---3-baggage)
rubschin:
Try this one - 4 minutes 30 in. One of my colleagues, Crofty. So slow you would think he is in a torpor. Some of us can turn a plane around that has 180 passengers and 170 bags in 25 mins... angel1
Shrugs:
Sorry, wrong link redface: Try this Inside Gatwick Series 1 | Ep 5 Runway Pt2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0k6fzvyiYE#ws)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 28, 2012, 02:47:18 AM
Post by: Barman on August 28, 2012, 04:38:08 AM
Nick Clegg flew back from wherever on easyJet today. Feckin' police everywhere and we didn't even get a chance to jump up and down on his bags. Allegedly.
Thumbs:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 28, 2012, 04:46:46 AM
Bodyguard chappy didn't find it funny noooo:
Post by: Barman on August 28, 2012, 04:48:09 AM
I met Nick Clegg's bodyguard at a party the other week .....I asked him why on earth he needed a bodyguard, was it in case he made a decision redface:
Bodyguard chappy didn't find it funny noooo:
Thumbs:
Post by: Just One More on August 28, 2012, 05:55:16 AM
Did he say, "You're that Miss D aren't ya"
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 28, 2012, 06:39:31 AM
Post by: Snoopy on August 28, 2012, 07:11:39 AM
That poor copper must have upset someone very senior at some stage in his career. He'd prolly prefer traffic duty.
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 28, 2012, 11:44:29 AM
If you, having served some years in the force, were told that your next duty would be to spend 3 years as Mr Clegg's personal policeman I expect you too would suffer a sense of humour failure.
That poor copper must have upset someone very senior at some stage in his career. He'd prolly prefer traffic duty.
Quite so. it's only one rung up from guarding Fergie. noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on August 28, 2012, 02:41:56 PM
If you, having served some years in the force, were told that your next duty would be to spend 3 years as Mr Clegg's personal policeman I expect you too would suffer a sense of humour failure.
That poor copper must have upset someone very senior at some stage in his career. He'd prolly prefer traffic duty.
Quite so. it's only one rung up from guarding Fergie. noooo:
Or a toe up...........
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 01, 2012, 07:11:00 PM
What with the majority of kids going back to school next week, you might think that outbound flights get lighter.
Oooh no. Now the mummies and daddies without school age kids, or those with or those with toddlers head off. Today was totally manic, I'm knackered noooo:
Cold Carlsbergs are required. Several. :thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 02, 2012, 10:46:28 AM
Soooo...eeek:
What with the majority of kids going back to school next week, you might think that outbound flights get lighter.
Oooh no. Now the mummies and daddies without school age kids, or those with toddlers head off. Today was totally manic, I'm knackered noooo:
Cold Carlsbergs are required. Several. :thumbsup:
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Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 03, 2012, 04:17:43 AM
Post by: Barman on September 03, 2012, 04:40:43 AM
Something very strange going on with OnurAir...they're sending loads of planes over in the next 6 hours (normally only 1 per day) and all of them are going back empty...
Some fuel wasting malarkey to keep their landing slots prolly.... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 03, 2012, 07:47:02 PM
Post by: Nick on September 03, 2012, 08:10:26 PM
Post by: Barman on September 03, 2012, 08:11:14 PM
Hen party?
Bags, not hags.... ::)
Post by: Nick on September 03, 2012, 08:28:56 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 03, 2012, 09:16:09 PM
Luckily this one went back out empty. OnurAir are still deciding which of the remaining 3 incoming planes to put the outbound passengers on. What a shambles.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 04, 2012, 02:43:15 AM
Post by: apc2010 on September 04, 2012, 08:40:54 AM
Well, that's the last one in and offloaded. Somewhere in the South Terminal there are about 220 passengers expecting to get on this one back out to Dalaman, but I hear rumours about fuel bills not being paid so they may be in for a long night...
I heard they were going skint ............ rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 05, 2012, 05:05:36 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2198525/Heathrow-airport-Burst-pipe-Terminal-5-covers-100-bags-raw-sewage.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2198525/Heathrow-airport-Burst-pipe-Terminal-5-covers-100-bags-raw-sewage.html)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 05, 2012, 05:15:14 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 05, 2012, 05:19:19 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 05, 2012, 05:53:19 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 05, 2012, 05:58:53 PM
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2012, 06:04:10 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 05, 2012, 06:26:06 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 02, 2012, 01:47:20 AM
Highlight of the day was the the Frenchman going up the rear steps to an easyJet to Toulouse smoking a Gitanes. He seemed most offended when I took it from him and berated him in his native tongue.
Three days off now and I shall be venturing to Leeds ( scared2:) and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Now I must sleep cloud9:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 02, 2012, 02:04:53 AM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on October 08, 2012, 01:13:04 PM
Post by: Snoopy on October 08, 2012, 01:21:06 PM
Passed through Gatters South yesterday evening - SqueezyJet from Linate - were you on?
Is this a missing bag enquiry?
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2012, 01:23:51 PM
Passed through Gatters South yesterday evening - SqueezyJet from Linate - were you on?
Is this a missing bag enquiry?
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 08, 2012, 01:27:22 PM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on October 08, 2012, 01:27:56 PM
Passed through Gatters South yesterday evening - SqueezyJet from Linate - were you on?
Is this a missing bag enquiry?
lol: lol: lol:
No, no. She returned with me and is currently at werk while I sort out gym appointments, fracture clinic appointments and upcoming pension payment details!
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on October 08, 2012, 01:30:39 PM
I was working, but didn't do that flight. Doubtless the bags were on the reclaim belt before you got there?
Indeed they were - but that is likely due to the UK Border Agency operatives who were going at it like striking slugs giving rise to tailbacks back up onto the previous floor, rather than any innate efficiency of Menzies or Servisair!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 08, 2012, 01:54:48 PM
We have complained about the delays caused by the Border Agency - sometimes all the reclaim belts are so full of bags that we can't get any more on.
Post by: Barman on October 14, 2012, 01:30:55 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 14, 2012, 01:39:35 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 14, 2012, 01:50:08 PM
Which way is she flying this time? I lose track.
On the cheap knowing BM. noooo:
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Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 14, 2012, 01:52:32 PM
Post by: Barman on October 14, 2012, 01:52:57 PM
Which way is she flying this time? I lose track.
Back to Cyprus - why do you think I am cleaning....? ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 15, 2012, 03:05:16 AM
All bags had to come off, all passengers had to come off with their cabin baggage and then the sniffer dogs were ser to work on every single bag and passenger. A 2 1/2 hour delay meaning the inbound 00:10 didn't actually hit the deck until 02.35.
I should find out within the next couple of days whether I am to be made permanent scared2:
Post by: Barman on October 15, 2012, 05:33:45 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 15, 2012, 06:51:59 AM
Which way is she flying this time? I lose track.
Back to Cyprus - why do you think I am cleaning....? ::)
Umm no you were talking about not cleaning. ;)
Post by: Barman on October 15, 2012, 06:54:47 AM
Which way is she flying this time? I lose track.
Back to Cyprus - why do you think I am cleaning....? ::)
Umm no you were talking about not cleaning. ;)
lol: lol: lol:
I had the place all cleaned up nicely... angel1
She arrived on time too which is always a bonus - her case has a teeny-tiny boot print on it tho.... rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on October 22, 2012, 06:56:51 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2221343/UK-Weather-Met-Office-issues-severe-weather-warning-fog-leads-120-cancelled-flights.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2221343/UK-Weather-Met-Office-issues-severe-weather-warning-fog-leads-120-cancelled-flights.html)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2012, 09:00:58 PM
It was really foggy last night, then, quite suddenly it cleared so I wasn't required to stay too late.
Post by: apc2010 on October 22, 2012, 09:05:16 PM
Not really - it's not too foggy here now, although we are getting a couple of "positioners" sent here.
It was really foggy last night, then, quite suddenly it cleared so I wasn't required to stay too late.
:thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 23, 2012, 04:08:15 AM
Post by: Just One More on October 23, 2012, 05:56:03 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 23, 2012, 06:08:02 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 23, 2012, 07:20:02 AM
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Post by: tel on October 23, 2012, 08:55:04 AM
Post by: apc2010 on October 23, 2012, 09:31:50 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 23, 2012, 11:40:04 AM
Looks like he's already had that idea whistle:
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Better than Sosigenes. noooo:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on October 23, 2012, 11:48:01 AM
A game of hunt the Jimmy Savile perhaps?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 31, 2012, 01:56:17 PM
So not only am I losing 10 hours, I am paying and extra £25 in fuel.
Not good.
I have been told, on the quiet, that on my first 3 days of each shift (0600-1030) I will be asked to stop on until at least 1430, thus getting my lost 10 hours back and paying the extra fuel.
We shall see.
On the plus side, if I fancy a bit of a break, I can take my first 3 earlies off and it will only "cost" me 13 1/2 hours and will follow my 3 other 3 days off.
Post by: apc2010 on October 31, 2012, 02:00:33 PM
So my new shift - as a permanent - starts on Saturday morning. My old shift was 4 days on / 3 days off. The new one is 6 on, 3 off - with shorter days and only 30 hours contractual per week.
So not only am I losing 10 hours, I am paying and extra £25 in fuel.
Not good.
I have been told, on the quiet, that on my first 3 days of each shift (0600-1030) I will be asked to stop on until at least 1430, thus getting my lost 10 hours back and paying the extra fuel.
We shall see.
On the plus side, if I fancy a bit of a break, I can take my first 3 earlies off and it will only "cost" me 13 1/2 hours and will follow my 3 other 3 days off.
Throw a sicky........ whistle:
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 31, 2012, 03:20:39 PM
So my new shift - as a permanent - starts on Saturday morning. My old shift was 4 days on / 3 days off. The new one is 6 on, 3 off - with shorter days and only 30 hours contractual per week.
So not only am I losing 10 hours, I am paying and extra £25 in fuel.
Not good.
I have been told, on the quiet, that on my first 3 days of each shift (0600-1030) I will be asked to stop on until at least 1430, thus getting my lost 10 hours back and paying the extra fuel.
We shall see.
On the plus side, if I fancy a bit of a break, I can take my first 3 earlies off and it will only "cost" me 13 1/2 hours and will follow my 3 other 3 days off.
Don't forget all the extra days off on strike at bank holidays. ;)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 31, 2012, 03:50:00 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 31, 2012, 03:55:48 PM
sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 31, 2012, 03:57:21 PM
It's 3.5% and personally I think that it's not a bad offer, given the current economic climate.
And what did your workmates say when you expressed that opinion? whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2012, 04:18:11 PM
It's 3.5% and personally I think that it's not a bad offer, given the current economic climate.
And what did your workmates say when you expressed that opinion? whistle:
boxing
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 31, 2012, 04:53:12 PM
Post by: apc2010 on October 31, 2012, 05:02:50 PM
They've had 2.25% for the past 2 years, but Union membership was low. Now, 80% are in the Union (Unite) so a ballot to hold industrial action (not necessarily an all-out strike) holds more weight. But if push does come to shove, I can't see many actually striking. It's all bravado. We'll settle for 3.75% and full sick pay (only SSP at the moment).Gatwick is by far the most profitable station in the company.
Get the temps in.......... whistle:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 31, 2012, 05:42:30 PM
They've had 2.25% for the past 2 years, but Union membership was low. Now, 80% are in the Union (Unite) so a ballot to hold industrial action (not necessarily an all-out strike) holds more weight. But if push does come to shove, I can't see many actually striking. It's all bravado. We'll settle for 3.75% and full sick pay (only SSP at the moment).Gatwick is by far the most profitable station in the company.
You've had pay rises in the last few years sad32: sad32: sad32:
Post by: Just One More on October 31, 2012, 06:15:01 PM
No cost of living pay rises for the last three years sad24:
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 31, 2012, 09:46:44 PM
I could find it very tricky if people stopped buying food. noooo:
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 01, 2012, 01:08:18 PM
I've never knowingly bought or eaten one rubschin:
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 01, 2012, 09:58:47 PM
Is turnips food?
I've never knowingly bought or eaten one rubschin:
That would explain your poor health.
"A turnip a day keeps the Doctor away"
Post by: Nick on November 02, 2012, 09:31:56 AM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on November 02, 2012, 12:59:52 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 17, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 19, 2013, 12:43:32 AM
Gatwick snow clearing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms8M-9trj6o#ws)
I had two trailers on the back of an electric buggy and as I tried to stop, the 2 tonne weight behind me decided it didn't want to and my tyres lost the battle with the limited adhesion - I ended up sideways skidding across a junction, narrowly avoiding a re-fueller. eeek:
One of my colleagues slipped whilst walking under a plane and in the process whacked his head on one of the spiky protuberances - slicing his head open and breaking said protuberance off in the process. Our H&S nazi went out to the scene of the accident, brought him back to the office and promptly suspended him for damaging an aircraft. He was left to drive home to Littlehampton himself, blood gushing down the side of his head. Nice company, huh? evil:
As you can imagine, we were all pretty pissed-off about this, so when they asked us all to stop on until 02:00 to see all the late planes in, they had no takers. So all the Supervisors and Duty Managers will have to do them eveilgrin: eveilgrin: eveilgrin:
Time to relax and a couple of beers before a shower (I'm covered in aircraft de-icer) and bed cloud9:
Post by: Baldy on January 19, 2013, 06:20:18 AM
Post by: Just One More on January 19, 2013, 08:30:49 AM
Ref the video... echelon ploughing cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Post by: GROWLER on January 19, 2013, 09:12:37 AM
I'm going to have to gather my thoughts before commenting on that any further. Angry9:
Post by: GROWLER on January 19, 2013, 09:16:23 AM
You get the union involved pronto and get this poor bastard re-instated immidiately. He then sues the utter bastards for neglecting their duty of care for employees.
I'm absolutely livid for the guy and feeling this almost overwhelming desire to come down there and twat his boss.....HARD! cussing:
Absolute disgusting C**TS trick of epic proportions that is....and they left the guy to DRIVE HIMSELF home....WITH A HEAD INJURY? eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
My bladder is frothing currently. Stand well back...,..Explode:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 19, 2013, 11:34:32 AM
Right. I've thought, albeit for only 20 seconds.
You get the union involved pronto and get this poor bastard re-instated immidiately. He then sues the utter bastards for neglecting their duty of care for employees.
I'm absolutely livid for the guy and feeling this almost overwhelming desire to come down there and twat his boss.....HARD! cussing:
Absolute disgusting C**TS trick of epic proportions that is....and they left the guy to DRIVE HIMSELF home....WITH A HEAD INJURY? eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
My bladder is frothing currently. Stand well back...,..Explode:
The H&S bloke is a total c*nt of the fist order. It won't be long be someone knocks his brains out - he has form for doing this sort of thing. "The rule book" states that if a plane is damaged the offending person is suspended - no ifs or buts. He has been suspended on full pay.
What really upsets us is that he was left to drive himself home - yet when a supervisor slipped over and broke his arm a few months back, he was taken to horse-pickle. Another bloke broke his thumb about a month ago and he also was left to take himself home and had his pay docked for leaving early.
It's appalling.
Another one of our blokes slipped over on the back of an electric flat -bed lorry yesterday, due to snow accumulation, and his knee was ballooning when we left las night. He's going to go and "see" the H&S bloke today to let him know that he intends to sue eveilgrin:
Post by: GROWLER on January 19, 2013, 12:01:02 PM
Right. I've thought, albeit for only 20 seconds.
You get the union involved pronto and get this poor bastard re-instated immidiately. He then sues the utter bastards for neglecting their duty of care for employees.
I'm absolutely livid for the guy and feeling this almost overwhelming desire to come down there and twat his boss.....HARD! cussing:
Absolute disgusting C**TS trick of epic proportions that is....and they left the guy to DRIVE HIMSELF home....WITH A HEAD INJURY? eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
My bladder is frothing currently. Stand well back...,..Explode:
The H&S bloke is a total c*nt of the fist order. It won't be long be someone knocks his brains out - he has form for doing this sort of thing. "The rule book" states that if a plane is damaged the offending person is suspended - no ifs or buts. He has been suspended on full pay.
What really upsets us is that he was left to drive himself home - yet when a supervisor slipped over and broke his arm a few months back, he was taken to horse-pickle. Another bloke broke his thumb about a month ago and he also was left to take himself home and had his pay docked for leaving early.
It's appalling.
Another one of our blokes slipped over on the back of an electric flat -bed lorry yesterday, due to snow accumulation, and his knee was ballooning when we left las night. He's going to go and "see" the H&S bloke today to let him know that he intends to sue eveilgrin:
Excellent. :thumbsup:
Haven't you got a Union rep there? eeek:
Any other industry would down tools over this. Absolutely appaling and disgraceful behaviour by management....cough...MAN agement...to manage men. Worra fuckin' joke. evil:
Is this really the 21st century? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 19, 2013, 12:31:09 PM
He would have to sue Gatwick Airport Ltd (GAL) as it's their responsibility to ensure the aircraft stands are safe. Thing is though - he slipped on de-icing fluid so I'm not sure how that would pan out.
Post by: GROWLER on January 19, 2013, 02:12:28 PM
What do the union have to say about a member being suspended for, and then being sent home ON HIS OWN with a head injury? eeek:
Beggars piggin' belief this.
What would have been the score if he'd collapsed behind the wheel of his car and crashed into a bus stop full of people I wionder?
This is pretty good attitude example as to why I told B.Gas to stick their job back in 1994. :thumbsup:
Couldn't give a flying turd attitude...."if it's too hot in the kitchen, GET OUT" eeek:!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 07, 2013, 12:50:08 AM
Ground (me) - "Good evening sir"
F.O. - "We have clearance and are ready to push back"
Me - "Don't you want my checks first?"
F.O. - "Oh, if we must"
Me "All doors, hold and hatches are closed, safe and secured. Engines 2 & 1 are clear, the towbar is in place, the steering bypass pin is in place..."
F.O. "Enough of that old fanny, parking is brake is released can we go now!"
So I signal the pushback driver that the brakes are off and we start pushing the plane back
F.O. - "Am I clear to start engine 1?"
Me - "Not yet, sir, we have to make a sharp turn to face west and that brings me very close to engine 1. I'd rather not be diced up by a CFM56 engine tonight as I have 3 days off after this. Standby".
20 seconds later we're coming out of the tight turn
Me - "Clear to start engine 1 now, sir"
F.O. - " Starting engine 1".
Me - "In a hurry, sir? We're 10 minutes early as it is"
F.O. - "Sorry about that, I have a bad dose of the shits and I want to get off this plane ASAP. The toilet cubicles on this fuckin plane are tiny and when I had to go earlier I stank the place out"
Me - "Ermm...OK. Clear to start engine 2"
F.O. - "Two good engine starts, your clear to disconnect and we'll get the fuck out of here. See you on the right hand side with the steering pin".
Me - "Two good starts, we'll disconnect and I'll see you on the right hand side with the steering pin. I hope the brown rain stays away until you're in a more comfortable place"
F.O. - "The Holiday Inn Express in Geneva. And I bet the fuckin bar is closed. Goodnight!"
;D
Post by: Just One More on February 07, 2013, 07:08:19 AM
Those little moments that get you through the day ;D
Post by: Barman on February 07, 2013, 07:28:45 AM
First Officer - "Flight Deck to Ground"
Ground (me) - "Good evening sir"
F.O. - "We have clearance and are ready to push back"
Me - "Don't you want my checks first?"
F.O. - "Oh, if we must"
Me "All doors, hold and hatches are closed, safe and secured. Engines 2 & 1 are clear, the towbar is in place, the steering bypass pin is in place..."
F.O. "Enough of that old fanny, parking is brake is released can we go now!"
So I signal the pushback driver that the brakes are off and we start pushing the plane back
F.O. - "Am I clear to start engine 1?"
Me - "Not yet, sir, we have to make a sharp turn to face west and that brings me very close to engine 1. I'd rather not be diced up by a CFM56 engine tonight as I have 3 days off after this. Standby".
20 seconds later we're coming out of the tight turn
Me - "Clear to start engine 1 now, sir"
F.O. - " Starting engine 1".
Me - "In a hurry, sir? We're 10 minutes early as it is"
F.O. - "Sorry about that, I have a bad dose of the shits and I want to get off this plane ASAP. The toilet cubicles on this fuckin plane are tiny and when I had to go earlier I stank the place out"
Me - "Ermm...OK. Clear to start engine 2"
F.O. - "Two good engine starts, your clear to disconnect and we'll get the fuck out of here. See you on the right hand side with the steering pin".
Me - "Two good starts, we'll disconnect and I'll see you on the right hand side with the steering pin. I hope the brown rain stays away until you're in a more comfortable place"
F.O. - "The Holiday Inn Express in Geneva. And I bet the fuckin bar is closed. Goodnight!"
;D
lol: lol: lol:
SleasyJet...? rubschin:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on February 07, 2013, 07:55:58 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 08, 2013, 11:48:55 AM
Post by: Barman on February 08, 2013, 11:54:13 AM
What leads you both to that conclusion? rubschin:
Shrugs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 16, 2013, 01:52:36 AM
This has never happened before, to my knowledge.
The problem was soon realised and "they" decided that the "fairest" way to solve the problem was to simply tell the last 20 who checked-in that sorry - you'll have to get on the next one (which had enough spare seats). I wasn't at the boarding gate when this was announced, however, I believe there was a bit of uproar. Understandably. Somehow though, they managed to persuade 20 to hold on for the next flight, 90 minutes later.
Stage 2 of he process was to then get their bags off the plane as by this time we had already loaded about 100 bags. We eventually found all the required bags and they were offed onto a luggage trailer, ready to be taken back to "Bagfax" to be reunited with those passengers getting on the next flight. At this point, something else went awry and the bags stayed put...
About an hour later "Bagfax" rang up to say they had 20 passengers screaming blue murder demanding their bags as they only had 30 minutes to check them back in for the next flight. The forgotten luggage trailer was found as as the chap in question was taking them back to Bagfax his electric buggy broke down lol: Another was sent but by the time he arrived at Bagfax there was only 15 minutes until the plane was due to depart. The poor sod carried the first 2 bags in and apparently, was "set upon" by some angry passengers. lol: He managed to escape but refused to take any more in until security turned up - which was 10 minutes later...check-in had closed the flight.
By now there are near riots in the Bagfax area ;D ;D ;D
I understand that check-in was re-opened quick smart and they eventually all flew - albeit extremely late!
Post by: Barman on February 16, 2013, 07:26:49 AM
Much fun on stand 105 and "Bagfax" (the place you go to if you have lost your luggage or missed your plane etc.) today. 176 cheery souls had booked a flight to Geneva. Nothing unusual there. However, when the inbound plane turned up it was an A319, which can only seat 156, not an A320 which can seat 180.
This has never happened before, to my knowledge.
The problem was soon realised and "they" decided that the "fairest" way to solve the problem was to simply tell the last 20 who checked-in that sorry - you'll have to get on the next one (which had enough spare seats). I wasn't at the boarding gate when this was announced, however, I believe there was a bit of uproar. Understandably. Somehow though, they managed to persuade 20 to hold on for the next flight, 90 minutes later.
Stage 2 of he process was to then get their bags off the plane as by this time we had already loaded about 100 bags. We eventually found all the required bags and they were offed onto a luggage trailer, ready to be taken back to "Bagfax" to be reunited with those passengers getting on the next flight. At this point, something else went awry and the bags stayed put...
About an hour later "Bagfax" rang up to say they had 20 passengers screaming blue murder demanding their bags as they only had 30 minutes to check them back in for the next flight. The forgotten luggage trailer was found as as the chap in question was taking them back to Bagfax his electric buggy broke down lol: Another was sent but by the time he arrived at Bagfax there was only 15 minutes until the plane was due to depart. The poor sod carried the first 2 bags in and apparently, was "set upon" by some angry passengers. lol: He managed to escape but refused to take any more in until security turned up - which was 10 minutes later...check-in had closed the flight.
By now there are near riots in the Bagfax area ;D ;D ;D
I understand that check-in was re-opened quick smart and they eventually all flew - albeit extremely late!
lol: lol: lol:
Which airline....? whistle:
Post by: GROWLER on February 16, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
I'd rather be at werk. :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 19, 2013, 12:14:01 PM
I was using a wireless headset which are a bit crappy as the battery doesn't last too long and the problem is exacerbated during LVP as you have to keep the headset turned on, waiting for the First Officer to say we have clearance to push. On my 2nd job, that was half an hour.
On the third job, we had just started pushing and the FO asked for clearance to start engine 1, which I have him.
The engine cranked into life and then began pissing fuel from underneath eeek:
And then my headset conked out cussing:
I don't know if there are any official hand signals for fuel leaks so I improvised ;D and he opened his window and asked what the "drip rate" of the leak was eeek: I said it was pissing out. He asked me to just monitor it for a minute or two, which I did and the pissing became drips which eventually stopped.
And off they went :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2013, 12:19:41 PM
Extremely foggy - so the LVP (low visibility procedure) was in place. Basically there are just bigger gaps between the plane movements.
I was using a wireless headset which are a bit crappy as the battery doesn't last too long and the problem is exacerbated during LVP as you have to keep the headset turned on, waiting for the First Officer to say we have clearance to push. On my 2nd job, that was half an hour.
On the third job, we had just started pushing and the FO asked for clearance to start engine 1, which I have him.
The engine cranked into life and then began pissing fuel from underneath eeek:
And then my headset conked out cussing:
I don't know if there are any official hand signals for fuel leaks so I improvised ;D and he opened his window and asked what the "drip rate" of the leak was eeek: I said it was pissing out. He asked me to just monitor it for a minute or two, which I did and the pissing became drips which eventually stopped.
And off they went :thumbsup:
eeek:
Post by: Baldy on February 19, 2013, 01:14:50 PM
Extremely foggy - so the LVP (low visibility procedure) was in place. Basically there are just bigger gaps between the plane movements.
I was using a wireless headset which are a bit crappy as the battery doesn't last too long and the problem is exacerbated during LVP as you have to keep the headset turned on, waiting for the First Officer to say we have clearance to push. On my 2nd job, that was half an hour.
On the third job, we had just started pushing and the FO asked for clearance to start engine 1, which I have him.
The engine cranked into life and then began pissing fuel from underneath eeek:
And then my headset conked out cussing:
I don't know if there are any official hand signals for fuel leaks so I improvised ;D and he opened his window and asked what the "drip rate" of the leak was eeek: I said it was pissing out. He asked me to just monitor it for a minute or two, which I did and the pissing became drips which eventually stopped.
And off they went :thumbsup:
eeek: eeek:
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2013, 01:24:44 PM
Post by: apc2010 on February 19, 2013, 01:29:29 PM
To be fair, what seemed like a torrent of fuel to TMR was probably only a small drip to a normal sized person....
Up to his ankles...... ;D
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2013, 01:30:09 PM
To be fair, what seemed like a torrent of fuel to TMR was probably only a small drip to a normal sized person....
Up to his ankles...... ;D
Knees prolly... happy001
Post by: Baldy on February 19, 2013, 01:32:18 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 19, 2013, 01:34:46 PM
To be fair, what seemed like a torrent of fuel to TMR was probably only a small drip to a normal sized person....
Up to his ankles...... ;D
Knees prolly... happy001
I could have swum in it Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2013, 02:38:03 PM
To be fair, what seemed like a torrent of fuel to TMR was probably only a small drip to a normal sized person....
Up to his ankles...... ;D
Knees prolly... happy001
I could have swum in it Thumbs:
happy001
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on February 25, 2013, 02:04:01 PM
To be fair, what seemed like a torrent of fuel to TMR was probably only a small drip to a normal sized person....
Up to his ankles...... ;D
Knees prolly... happy001
I could have swum in it Thumbs:
happy001
I wouldn't have thought you'd want to. Swim in it, that is. AFAIK AVTUR is not good to swim in . . . .
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 11, 2013, 09:11:52 PM
It snowed all day - sometimes blizzardy, sometimes not so bad. My little legs were blue with cold within 1/2 hour and they stayed that way for the next 12 1/2 hours. For reasons I haven't yet fathomed, the bloke who does the headsets (me) also drives the open-topped loading belt from job to job. Some of these belts do about 30mph so driving them in a blizzard gives you the pleasure of having your retinas battered by the snow and ice.
The first 3 jobs we simply loaded the planes and then had to leave them sitting on stand as there was over an hour wait for de-icing.
I was then sent out to remote stand where the de-icing was taking place. As the planes pulled up - I, as headsets man - had to chock it, put the steering bypass pin in and connect the headset, then chat to the captain to see what he wanted de-iced, pass this on to the de-icing team, then standby whilst they did this (about 10 minutes) then talk to the captain again to give him clearance to restart engines, remove pin + chocks and send him on his way. I completely lost all feeling in my hands for the 2 1/2 hours I was doing it.
Then back to loading and leaving them again...
The snow came with a vengeance at about 6pm so by the time I left at 7pm the M23 was total chaos - crawling homeward at about 20mph - barely able to make out the lanes or cars in front.
Horrible. Gonna have a couple of beers and go to bed Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on March 11, 2013, 09:14:39 PM
Without doubt the toughest 13 hours I've done at Gatwick.
It snowed all day - sometimes blizzardy, sometimes not so bad. My little legs were blue with cold within 1/2 hour and they stayed that way for the next 12 1/2 hours. For reasons I haven't yet fathomed, the bloke who does the headsets (me) also drives the open-topped loading belt from job to job. Some of these belts do about 30mph so driving them in a blizzard gives you the pleasure of having your retinas battered by the snow and ice.
The first 3 jobs we simply loaded the planes and then had to leave them sitting on stand as there was over an hour wait for de-icing.
I was then sent out to remote stand where the de-icing was taking place. As the planes pulled up - I, as headsets man - had to chock it, put the steering bypass pin in and connect the headset, then chat to the captain to see what he wanted de-iced, pass this on to the de-icing team, then standby whilst they did this (about 10 minutes) then talk to the captain again to give him clearance to restart engines, remove pin + chocks and send him on his way. I completely lost all feeling in my hands for the 2 1/2 hours I was doing it.
Then back to loading and leaving them again...
The snow came with a vengeance at about 6pm so by the time I left at 7pm the M23 was total chaos - crawling homeward at about 20mph - barely able to make out the lanes or cars in front.
Horrible. Gonna have a couple of beers and go to bed Thumbs:
eeek: but will make the beers taste better........... :thumbsup:
Post by: Just One More on March 11, 2013, 09:21:25 PM
You've earned
Post by: Barman on March 11, 2013, 09:24:42 PM
Without doubt the toughest 13 hours I've done at Gatwick.
It snowed all day - sometimes blizzardy, sometimes not so bad. My little legs were blue with cold within 1/2 hour and they stayed that way for the next 12 1/2 hours. For reasons I haven't yet fathomed, the bloke who does the headsets (me) also drives the open-topped loading belt from job to job. Some of these belts do about 30mph so driving them in a blizzard gives you the pleasure of having your retinas battered by the snow and ice.
The first 3 jobs we simply loaded the planes and then had to leave them sitting on stand as there was over an hour wait for de-icing.
I was then sent out to remote stand where the de-icing was taking place. As the planes pulled up - I, as headsets man - had to chock it, put the steering bypass pin in and connect the headset, then chat to the captain to see what he wanted de-iced, pass this on to the de-icing team, then standby whilst they did this (about 10 minutes) then talk to the captain again to give him clearance to restart engines, remove pin + chocks and send him on his way. I completely lost all feeling in my hands for the 2 1/2 hours I was doing it.
Then back to loading and leaving them again...
The snow came with a vengeance at about 6pm so by the time I left at 7pm the M23 was total chaos - crawling homeward at about 20mph - barely able to make out the lanes or cars in front.
Horrible. Gonna have a couple of beers and go to bed Thumbs:
point:
Post by: Steve on March 12, 2013, 12:06:03 AM
Without doubt the toughest 13 hours I've done at Gatwick.Well deserved beers TMR, glad to see you got home
It snowed all day - sometimes blizzardy, sometimes not so bad. My little legs were blue with cold within 1/2 hour and they stayed that way for the next 12 1/2 hours. For reasons I haven't yet fathomed, the bloke who does the headsets (me) also drives the open-topped loading belt from job to job. Some of these belts do about 30mph so driving them in a blizzard gives you the pleasure of having your retinas battered by the snow and ice.
The first 3 jobs we simply loaded the planes and then had to leave them sitting on stand as there was over an hour wait for de-icing.
I was then sent out to remote stand where the de-icing was taking place. As the planes pulled up - I, as headsets man - had to chock it, put the steering bypass pin in and connect the headset, then chat to the captain to see what he wanted de-iced, pass this on to the de-icing team, then standby whilst they did this (about 10 minutes) then talk to the captain again to give him clearance to restart engines, remove pin + chocks and send him on his way. I completely lost all feeling in my hands for the 2 1/2 hours I was doing it.
Then back to loading and leaving them again...
The snow came with a vengeance at about 6pm so by the time I left at 7pm the M23 was total chaos - crawling homeward at about 20mph - barely able to make out the lanes or cars in front.
Horrible. Gonna have a couple of beers and go to bed Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2013, 08:53:32 PM
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2013, 05:51:27 AM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 16, 2013, 06:48:47 AM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
How does that work with stockings?
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2013, 07:44:58 AM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
How does that work with stockings?
*Predictable response klaxon*
I've never heard of 'never break stockings'.... rubschin:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 16, 2013, 10:36:16 AM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
How does that work with stockings?
*Predictable response klaxon*
I've never heard of 'never break stockings'.... rubschin:
I suppose it was all tights in your youth?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2013, 01:53:59 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
I suppose that's why I wrote "It happens" ::) ::) ::)
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2013, 01:56:28 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
I suppose that's why I wrote "It happens" ::) ::) ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Are you at werk? The kids are on their way back.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2013, 01:58:11 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
I suppose that's why I wrote "It happens" ::) ::) ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Are you at werk? The kids are on their way back.... whistle:
Not today - beer and rugby today :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2013, 01:59:23 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
I suppose that's why I wrote "It happens" ::) ::) ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Are you at werk? The kids are on their way back.... whistle:
Not today - beer and rugby today :thumbsup:
::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2013, 02:32:30 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
I suppose that's why I wrote "It happens" ::) ::) ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Are you at werk? The kids are on their way back.... whistle:
Not today - beer and rugby today :thumbsup:
::)
That means that "A" shift will be unloading the plane. They might get their bags about 9pm... noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2013, 03:37:58 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I suppose that is why they call it a 'shear pin' and not a 'never to break pin'...? ::)
I suppose that's why I wrote "It happens" ::) ::) ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Are you at werk? The kids are on their way back.... whistle:
Not today - beer and rugby today :thumbsup:
::)
That means that "A" shift will be unloading the plane. They might get their bags about 9pm... noooo:
happy001
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on March 16, 2013, 05:43:35 PM
Shear pin on an A320 bar went as we were pushing the plane out. It happens.
What happened after though noooo: noooo: noooo: All due to a fuckwitted Welsh censored: And funnily enough, he's called Nick cussing:
I'm tired of holding my breath here! WTF happened after the shear-pin sheared that was the source of the brouhaha?
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 16, 2013, 08:38:54 PM
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2013, 05:53:53 AM
Bloody hell that was a quick visit you must have really pissed them off.........Top man. :thumbsup:
cloud9:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 17, 2013, 08:11:20 AM
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2013, 08:12:23 AM
Just read the other thread. happy100 happy100
Tar! goodjob:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2013, 12:36:12 AM
SleazyJets in tonight from "summer" places - Bodrum, Kos, Rhodes, Izmir, Antalya and Dalaman. I'm sure when I started 2 years ago we didn't see them until late April/early May. Today (yesterday - Saturday) was mad busy - SleazyJet alone had 25,000 passengers.
Today (Sunday) they'll have 40,000. I'm back in at 09:30 for a "short" 12 hour shift so time for bed...
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2013, 06:25:00 AM
It's started already noooo:
SleazyJets in tonight from "summer" places - Bodrum, Kos, Rhodes, Izmir, Antalya and Dalaman. I'm sure when I started 2 years ago we didn't see them until late April/early May. Today (yesterday - Saturday) was mad busy - SleazyJet alone had 25,000 passengers.
Today (Sunday) they'll have 40,000. I'm back in at 09:30 for a "short" 12 hour shift so time for bed...
Gis a job! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2013, 06:41:45 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 31, 2013, 06:46:46 PM
The new shift pattern started today. Complete clusterfuck. Thank god I'm out of here at 21.30.
Have a beer...... :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2013, 07:43:08 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 01, 2013, 09:19:29 PM
They're well and truly fecked. Apparently last night planes were on the ground for over an hour before anyone got to them - what a shambles.
I predict my new late shift will be 16.30 - 01:00 and that will start within a fortnight.
Oh, and I had a suitcase today with "Guaranteed for 5 years" emblazoned on it. The manufacturer really shouldn't set me challenges like that... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on April 01, 2013, 09:21:15 PM
I really can't see this late shift lasting; at 9.15, 12 of us leave - that's 4 offload teams. That only leaves about 8 permanent members of staff plus about 8 new temps who can't drive any of the vehicles yet. As at 22:00 there were still 37 more flights to come in - most of them the "biggies" - Dalaman, Sharm, Hurghada, Paphos etc.
They're well and truly fecked. Apparently last night planes were on the ground for over an hour before anyone got to them - what a shambles.
I predict my new late shift will be 16.30 - 01:00 and that will start within a fortnight.
Oh, and I had a suitcase today with "Guaranteed for 5 years" emblazoned on it. The manufacturer really shouldn't set me challenges like that... whistle:
lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 05:38:31 AM
I really can't see this late shift lasting; at 9.15, 12 of us leave - that's 4 offload teams. That only leaves about 8 permanent members of staff plus about 8 new temps who can't drive any of the vehicles yet. As at 22:00 there were still 37 more flights to come in - most of them the "biggies" - Dalaman, Sharm, Hurghada, Paphos etc.
They're well and truly fecked. Apparently last night planes were on the ground for over an hour before anyone got to them - what a shambles.
I predict my new late shift will be 16.30 - 01:00 and that will start within a fortnight.
Oh, and I had a suitcase today with "Guaranteed for 5 years" emblazoned on it. The manufacturer really shouldn't set me challenges like that... whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Why on earth did they change the shifts like that...? noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 02, 2013, 10:20:57 AM
I really can't see this late shift lasting; at 9.15, 12 of us leave - that's 4 offload teams. That only leaves about 8 permanent members of staff plus about 8 new temps who can't drive any of the vehicles yet. As at 22:00 there were still 37 more flights to come in - most of them the "biggies" - Dalaman, Sharm, Hurghada, Paphos etc.
They're well and truly fecked. Apparently last night planes were on the ground for over an hour before anyone got to them - what a shambles.
I predict my new late shift will be 16.30 - 01:00 and that will start within a fortnight.
Oh, and I had a suitcase today with "Guaranteed for 5 years" emblazoned on it. The manufacturer really shouldn't set me challenges like that... whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Why on earth did they change the shifts like that...? noooo:
I have no idea - there's no contingency built in either. If everything gets delayed for a couple of hours (say if French Air Traffic strike) then we would still be trying to send planes out at 23:00 which we couldn't do as most of the pushback drivers and headsets men would hae gone home noooo:
Still, plenty of overtime for me ;D Friday, Saturday and Sunday I'm doing 10 hours overtime each day, Monday and Tuesday 3 hours an probably 7 1/2 on Wednesday :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on April 02, 2013, 11:55:37 AM
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2013, 12:00:58 PM
Post by: Steve on April 02, 2013, 12:03:23 PM
. . . East Midlands :thumbsup:noooo: Bastard airport with a sodding supermarket in the middle of it and an information desk that will not tell you where the Avis car rental is because they were having a disagreement with Avis
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2013, 12:04:45 PM
Post by: Steve on April 02, 2013, 12:19:51 PM
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 03:21:34 PM
It was 2010 so maybe all better now. Very embarrassing though as I was flying in from Edinburgh with senior guy from USA and we had to go play hunt the car rental. Seems Avis were refusing to pay an increased access fee for their discourtesy buses.
No buses to/from planes in Pafos now... noooo:
They put the price up and the airlines refused to pay it... result = no buses... Walk to the plane.
Post by: apc2010 on April 02, 2013, 03:23:46 PM
It was 2010 so maybe all better now. Very embarrassing though as I was flying in from Edinburgh with senior guy from USA and we had to go play hunt the car rental. Seems Avis were refusing to pay an increased access fee for their discourtesy buses.
No buses to/from planes in Pafos now... noooo:
They put the price up and the airlines refused to pay it... result = no buses... Walk to the plane.
They got cattle pens now...... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 03:24:14 PM
It was 2010 so maybe all better now. Very embarrassing though as I was flying in from Edinburgh with senior guy from USA and we had to go play hunt the car rental. Seems Avis were refusing to pay an increased access fee for their discourtesy buses.
No buses to/from planes in Pafos now... noooo:
They put the price up and the airlines refused to pay it... result = no buses... Walk to the plane.
They got cattle pens now...... rubschin:
Indeed... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 02, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 02, 2013, 03:33:25 PM
If memory serves, it was not a long bus journey - a minute or so. Hardly a long walk :P
Not for us maybe, but for you, with those little legs . . . whistle:
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 03:33:55 PM
If memory serves, it was not a long bus journey - a minute or so. Hardly a long walk :P
For normal sized legs.... whistle:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 02, 2013, 03:35:20 PM
If memory serves, it was not a long bus journey - a minute or so. Hardly a long walk :P
For normal sized legs.... whistle:
Beat you to it. point:
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 03:36:17 PM
If memory serves, it was not a long bus journey - a minute or so. Hardly a long walk :P
For normal sized legs.... whistle:
Beat you to it. point:
I was searching for the name of those baby luggage things that you pull them along on.... redface:
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 03:37:05 PM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 02, 2013, 03:38:26 PM
Trunki! Thumbs:
Sounds like something from Ikea to me - prolly a set of knife holders or summat . . .
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2013, 03:39:04 PM
You snooze, you lose point: point: point: point:If memory serves, it was not a long bus journey - a minute or so. Hardly a long walk :P
For normal sized legs.... whistle:
Beat you to it. point:
I was searching for the name of those baby luggage things that you pull them along on.... redface:
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 03:39:35 PM
You snooze, you lose point: point: point: point:If memory serves, it was not a long bus journey - a minute or so. Hardly a long walk :P
For normal sized legs.... whistle:
Beat you to it. point:
I was searching for the name of those baby luggage things that you pull them along on.... redface:
redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 02, 2013, 04:11:20 PM
I see the three unwise monkeys are in predictable form...
O:-)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 04:15:39 PM
::)
I see the three unwise monkeys are in predictable form...
O:-)
angel1
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2013, 04:23:35 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 02, 2013, 05:05:23 PM
tHE BASTARD NEVER REPLIED TO MY pm noooo:
Wot pm?
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2013, 05:11:13 PM
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2013, 05:59:30 PM
sENT AGAIN ::)
Did you send it to TMR or tmr...? ::)
Post by: boogs on April 02, 2013, 08:21:55 PM
It was 2010 so maybe all better now. Very embarrassing though as I was flying in from Edinburgh with senior guy from USA and we had to go play hunt the car rental. Seems Avis were refusing to pay an increased access fee for their discourtesy buses.
I have to say I have used EM dozens of times over the years and apart from the time the renovations were being partaking never had a problem... Shrugs:
Post by: apc2010 on April 02, 2013, 08:23:03 PM
sENT AGAIN ::)
Did you send it to TMR or tmr...? ::)
my guess tMR........ whistle:
Post by: Steve on April 02, 2013, 10:34:59 PM
It was 2010 so maybe all better now. Very embarrassing though as I was flying in from Edinburgh with senior guy from USA and we had to go play hunt the car rental. Seems Avis were refusing to pay an increased access fee for their discourtesy buses.
I have to say I have used EM dozens of times over the years and apart from the time the renovations were being partaking never had a problem... Shrugs:
But you live there. You try arriving with VIP guest to pick up Avis rental car to drive to near Lincoln for meeting. Jeez were we late.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 10, 2013, 11:11:22 PM
1) We can only do 1 plane at a time and we'll do it at our own speed
2) I'm not rushing
3) The plane goes when the plane goes
4) It's only bags.
And more.
It's not "only bags", it's people's possessions, it can be the difference between a good and a bad holiday and - at this time of night - all you want to do, as a passenger, is get your bags and go home.
The majority of people I work with have always worked at Gatwick and it is their life. But they are lazy bastards and the first to whinge when they are delayed due to the prevalent laziness.
evil:
Post by: apc2010 on April 10, 2013, 11:13:29 PM
I'm definitely in the wrong job. All I hear is:-
1) We can only do 1 plane at a time and we'll do it at our own speed
2) I'm not rushing
3) The plane goes when the plane goes
4) It's only bags.
And more.
It's not "only bags", it's people's possessions, it can be the difference between a good and a bad holiday and - at this time of night - all you want to do, as a passenger, is get your bags and go home.
The majority of people I work with have always worked at Gatwick and it is their life. But they are lazy bastards and the first to whinge when they are delayed due to the prevalent laziness.
evil:
Didn't you go for another job recently........ rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 10, 2013, 11:15:04 PM
I'm definitely in the wrong job. All I hear is:-
1) We can only do 1 plane at a time and we'll do it at our own speed
2) I'm not rushing
3) The plane goes when the plane goes
4) It's only bags.
And more.
It's not "only bags", it's people's possessions, it can be the difference between a good and a bad holiday and - at this time of night - all you want to do, as a passenger, is get your bags and go home.
The majority of people I work with have always worked at Gatwick and it is their life. But they are lazy bastards and the first to whinge when they are delayed due to the prevalent laziness.
evil:
Didn't you go for another job recently........ rubschin:
Work in progress, don't expect any movement on that until July/August.
Post by: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 10:36:27 AM
I'm definitely in the wrong job. All I hear is:-
1) We can only do 1 plane at a time and we'll do it at our own speed
2) I'm not rushing
3) The plane goes when the plane goes
4) It's only bags.
And more.
It's not "only bags", it's people's possessions, it can be the difference between a good and a bad holiday and - at this time of night - all you want to do, as a passenger, is get your bags and go home.
The majority of people I work with have always worked at Gatwick and it is their life. But they are lazy bastards and the first to whinge when they are delayed due to the prevalent laziness.
evil:
Didn't you go for another job recently........ rubschin:
Work in progress, don't expect any movement on that until July/August.
There is a spare gap at the pond near Aces Bar in Paphos. Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 13, 2013, 08:14:04 PM
Post by: Baldy on May 13, 2013, 08:16:07 PM
Complete. Cluster. Fuck. I could write pages about the place, but tonight I am just going to have a couple of beers and then sleep cussing:
Popcorn:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 13, 2013, 08:29:23 PM
Complete. Cluster. Fuck. I could write pages about the place, but tonight I am just going to have a couple of beers and then sleep cussing:
Popcorn:
I'll give you "annualised hours" for starters, but if I have any energy in the morning, I'll write it all up.
Post by: Baldy on May 13, 2013, 08:41:10 PM
Complete. Cluster. Fuck. I could write pages about the place, but tonight I am just going to have a couple of beers and then sleep cussing:
Popcorn:
I'll give you "annualised hours" for starters, but if I have any energy in the morning, I'll write it all up.
:thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on May 13, 2013, 09:14:52 PM
Complete. Cluster. Fuck. I could write pages about the place, but tonight I am just going to have a couple of beers and then sleep cussing:
Have 4...... :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 15, 2013, 10:07:57 PM
During the summer/holiday period, we will be working an average of 50 hours per week (more on this later) and during the slack/winter period an average of 30 per week. So.....even though for the next 4 months we will be doing an average of 50 hours per week, they will only pay us for 40. After that, we will only average 30 per week, but they will pay us for 40.
Fuck. That.
If I work 50 hours per week, I want to be paid for it. I want the money now, to enjoy the summer if I can, not "banked" for future fewer hours. Wonder how much interest they will earn on our "banked" money?
The new shift pattern (6 days on followed by 3 off) is not changed, but the hours within are. And they change from week to week. It all starts on 17th June where I begin with a 05:00-09:00 short day. This is followed by a 05:00-18:00 long day. After this are two 07:00-20:00 days, then a 08:30-21.30 day and finally a 17:00-21:00 short day. Then 3 days off.
The start times can vary between 04:30 and 10:30 and the end times finish up to 23:30. There's an 18 week plan somewhere which shows it all and for at least 4 of those shift I will have days where I do 13 hours four days on the trot.
It also screws your holiday usage up as we are obliged to take a certain number of hours of during May-October. With these new hours, taking 6 days off is now going to "cost" me 60 hours; at present it only would cost me about 50.
Bastards.
Next up is the "plan" to save a certain airline's costs at Gatwick - they charged a certain amount for how long a plane is on stand at the main terminal buildings (that have the airbridges to allow passengers on and off). So.....the plan is, get the plane on stand, get the passengers all off - then we tow the plane to a remote (considerably cheaper) stand, get all the bags off, get all the outbound bags on, tow it back to a stand, get the passengers on, collect the last few "gate" bags and then push it out for take-off. All in 35 minutes.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
BA and Virgin do this with their planes, but these are "big" planes on transatlantic routes and they can otherwise be on a stand for 2+ hours. They get towed off up to the area near the cargo sheds, as these planes also have humungous amounts of cargo to carry - so it makes sense for them. But not for bucket and spade flights to Fuertaventura et al noooo:
Muppets. Utter muppets.
And they wonder why a large number of our staff are applying for jobs at the other ground handlers on the airport...
Post by: apc2010 on May 16, 2013, 12:37:35 AM
Post by: Barman on May 16, 2013, 07:18:27 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 23, 2013, 08:22:08 AM
The company rely on 30 people to do overtime each day to meet operational requirements. Lufthansa send us 1 flight a day normally. On the 25th it will be 23 - mainly A321s, but also a couple of A340s and an A380. WE don't have the equipment to deal with 340s or 380s, so they've had to hire it (for a month). noooo:
So in protest of the new hours they want to bring in, NO-ONE is doing overtime on 25/26/27 May ;D
They've tried to get people in from Heathrow - they got none.
They've asked the other 2 handlers at Gatwick to help with he 340s and 380s - request denied.
They've told people who had holiday booked that it's been cancelled - they've been ignored.
They've phoned people who are already on holiday (in one case in Miami) and asked them to come back early eeek: - no joy.
They've tried bribing us with the "chance to win a 42in LCD TV" if we do more than 4 hours overtime during that period - we all laughed.
Finger:
Post by: Baldy on May 23, 2013, 08:27:55 AM
Champions League final on 26th May. Two German teams playing at Wembley. And a Bank Holiday weekend.
The company rely on 30 people to do overtime each day to meet operational requirements. Lufthansa send us 1 flight a day normally. On the 25th it will be 23 - mainly A321s, but also a couple of A340s and an A380. WE don't have the equipment to deal with 340s or 380s, so they've had to hire it (for a month). noooo:
So in protest of the new hours they want to bring in, NO-ONE is doing overtime on 25/26/27 May ;D
They've tried to get people in from Heathrow - they got none.
They've asked the other 2 handlers at Gatwick to help with he 340s and 380s - request denied.
They've told people who had holiday booked that it's been cancelled - they've been ignored.
They've phoned people who are already on holiday (in one case in Miami) and asked them to come back early eeek: - no joy.
They've tried bribing us with the "chance to win a 42in LCD TV" if we do more than 4 hours overtime during that period - we all laughed.
Finger:
lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2013, 08:31:16 AM
Champions League final on 26th May. Two German teams playing at Wembley. And a Bank Holiday weekend.
The company rely on 30 people to do overtime each day to meet operational requirements. Lufthansa send us 1 flight a day normally. On the 25th it will be 23 - mainly A321s, but also a couple of A340s and an A380. WE don't have the equipment to deal with 340s or 380s, so they've had to hire it (for a month). noooo:
So in protest of the new hours they want to bring in, NO-ONE is doing overtime on 25/26/27 May ;D
They've tried to get people in from Heathrow - they got none.
They've asked the other 2 handlers at Gatwick to help with he 340s and 380s - request denied.
They've told people who had holiday booked that it's been cancelled - they've been ignored.
They've phoned people who are already on holiday (in one case in Miami) and asked them to come back early eeek: - no joy.
They've tried bribing us with the "chance to win a 42in LCD TV" if we do more than 4 hours overtime during that period - we all laughed.
Finger:
happ096
Post by: apc2010 on May 23, 2013, 09:11:17 AM
Post by: Just One More on May 23, 2013, 05:00:32 PM
Nice one :thumbsup:
Post by: boogs on May 23, 2013, 06:03:56 PM
Far too many organisations out there don't realise the cost of goodwill
Nice one :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 24, 2013, 06:20:24 AM
^^^^^^^^^Far too many organisations out there don't realise the cost of goodwill
Nice one :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Wot all said
Post by: Steve on May 24, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 24, 2013, 12:28:56 PM
and now Heathrow is gubbed, pressure on Gatwick increases?
Wrong type of birds.... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 24, 2013, 02:00:30 PM
Post by: boogs on May 24, 2013, 02:17:17 PM
Oh yes ! A multitude of different airlines have been diverted here.
I would have thought Gatwick is the only airport left working fully at the moment.... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 24, 2013, 09:49:12 PM
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
Post by: Nick on May 24, 2013, 09:56:51 PM
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2013, 05:49:30 AM
20 blokes from our operation in Glasgow are flying down tomorrow to help out.
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: boogs on May 25, 2013, 06:36:28 AM
20 blokes from our operation in Glasgow are flying down tomorrow to help out.
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
With any luck you guys can hold them up long enough to miss their match... just to piss them off... :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on May 25, 2013, 10:46:52 AM
hmmmm20 blokes from our operation in Glasgow are flying down tomorrow to help out.
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
With any luck you guys can hold them up long enough to miss their match... just to piss them off... :thumbsup:
Not right imho to gloat over footie supporters distress on account of Airwick Gatport management being arses
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2013, 11:48:02 AM
hmmmm20 blokes from our operation in Glasgow are flying down tomorrow to help out.
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
With any luck you guys can hold them up long enough to miss their match... just to piss them off... :thumbsup:
Not right imho to gloat over footie supporters distress on account of Airwick Gatport management being arses
Fear not Steve, our Tectonic friends are all safely on their way to Wem-ber-ley.
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2013, 11:51:50 AM
hmmmm20 blokes from our operation in Glasgow are flying down tomorrow to help out.
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
With any luck you guys can hold them up long enough to miss their match... just to piss them off... :thumbsup:
Not right imho to gloat over footie supporters distress on account of Airwick Gatport management being arses
Fear not Steve, our Tectonic friends are all safely on their way to Wem-ber-ley.
Sans luggage.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2013, 11:52:55 AM
hmmmm20 blokes from our operation in Glasgow are flying down tomorrow to help out.
Or rather, were flying down to help out. They were told "they are just really busy this weekend". They somehow redface: found out the real reason behind it and now only 6 are coming and they are temps who can do basically do diddly squat ;D
I'm there from 13:00-21.30 tomorrow and - like my colleagues - will take a "relaxed" attitude to my duties, rather than my usual flat-out "TMRminator" work ethic.
The Lufthansas will swarm down on West Sussex and be met by a fine display of abject apathy :thumbsup:
I can't wait lol:
With any luck you guys can hold them up long enough to miss their match... just to piss them off... :thumbsup:
Not right imho to gloat over footie supporters distress on account of Airwick Gatport management being arses
Fear not Steve, our Tectonic friends are all safely on their way to Wem-ber-ley.
Sans luggage.... whistle:
Naturellememt ;)
Post by: Steve on May 25, 2013, 12:06:30 PM
Did the arses of manglement blink?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2013, 12:09:25 PM
natόrlich surely
Did the arses of manglement blink?
Haven't seen "management" - they're all out offloading planes ;D
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2013, 12:10:06 PM
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2013, 12:35:33 PM
natόrlich surely
Did the arses of manglement blink?
Haven't seen "management" - they're all out offloading planes ;D
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: barmisspah? on May 25, 2013, 01:30:12 PM
Post by: Baldy on May 25, 2013, 09:54:55 PM
natόrlich surely
Did the arses of manglement blink?
Haven't seen "management" - they're all out offloading planes ;D
lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 30, 2013, 04:55:43 PM
It pissed down all day - apart from the last job, but that had its own "joys".
Despite the rain it started off okay as I was put with a decent team leader and we had a newbie with us. Who is quite old. The 4 "first wave" jobs went alright despite the fact I had to do lots extra as the noob can't do lots of things yet - like aircraft steps, towing the baggage any closer than 5 metres to the plane (H&S ::)) and so forth. Anyhoo, after those jobs, it was 09:15 and he was going home.
We called up and were asked if the remaining 2 of us wanted another job, or a canteen break; we opted for the job - Amsterdam in, Sharm-el-Sheikh out. "We'll send someone else out to help when they become available. Suffice to say, no-one turned up and thus I loaded all 167 heoooge bags on my todd. Bastard Red Sea divers evil:
Then we had a canteen break, so I scooted off, had a couple of ciggies (outside, as they've closed the internal one in the South Terminal) and came back in through security...right behind 2 Virgin Atlantic crews who were off to Orlando and Las Vegas. This lot take an eon to get through security as they chat non-stop and invariably get beeped by the scanner. So by the time I was through I had about 5 minutes left of my break. Managed to get to Costa for a large Americano and a sandwich and back to the crew room. As soon as I got in, I was sent on another job - Palma Mallorca in, me to tip the bags at baggage reclaim. All 122 of them. Including 17 bikes evil: From there onto stand 111 to do the tip for the Malaga. Halfway through offloading these bags I was informed that I was staying with the job to do the load-up and headset as the other chap had to bugger off to a Union meeting. The outbound was Amman and the bags for this flight are always monstrous. Our 3rd man on the job was on "light duties" due to a knackered shoulder. And so it was that I loaded 177 bags onto that one on my todd as well. Despite getting it all loaded in time, when I got on the headset to the Captain he informed me they'd missed their "slot" and asked if it was okay to push the plane to a "holding stand (43)", which is about 3/4 mile away. I told him it was no problem and we began the push. And the heavens opened. Monsoonio evil: By the time we got there, I was like a drowned rat.
Then back to the crew room. Quick cup of tea and then straight out for a "nice easy Edinburgh". We got to the stand and it was already being unloaded - result. The load up was delayed as the new flight crew were delayed - result. We had it all loaded and ready to go when the team leader received a phone call and asked if I wouldn't mind doing the headset on it - no problem.
I asked the Captain to release the parking brake and when it was released I gave the tug driver the signal to begin the push. After about ten seconds of extreme profanity it was obvious the pushback tug had no drive. He kept trying - no luck. I told the captain the problem and asked him to contact Air Traffic Control to cancel the pushback. We then phoned the office and asked them to send a replacement tug and the engineers. 10 minutes later the engineers arrived, sucked through their teeth and said "you know what that is, don't you?" I replied that not being a grease monkey I was not aware. He climbed up the back of the tug, popped open the bonnet type thing and then went in head first. Much mumbling and then "try it now". Success, forward gear was found! "It won't stay like this unless I stay here".
A few frantic phone calls later and thus it was we pushed the Edinburgh flight out, with an engineer head first in the bowels of a 15 tonne pushback tug. noooo:
Back to the crew room, time for home. Got drenched walking to the staff bus and then, just as I was about to drive off in the luxurious comfort of the Lexus, another newbie came running up - "have you got any jump leads, I left my lights on".
I could have lied and said "no".
But I didn't. Back out into the rain to get his car started. Job jobbed. Home now. With trench foot.
But I have beer :thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 30, 2013, 05:20:57 PM
What. A. Day. noooo:
It pissed down all day - apart from the last job, but that had its own "joys".
Despite the rain it started off okay as I was put with a decent team leader and we had a newbie with us. Who is quite old. The 4 "first wave" jobs went alright despite the fact I had to do lots extra as the noob can't do lots of things yet - like aircraft steps, towing the baggage any closer than 5 metres to the plane (H&S ::)) and so forth. Anyhoo, after those jobs, it was 09:15 and he was going home.
We called up and were asked if the remaining 2 of us wanted another job, or a canteen break; we opted for the job - Amsterdam in, Sharm-el-Sheikh out. "We'll send someone else out to help when they become available. Suffice to say, no-one turned up and thus I loaded all 167 heoooge bags on my todd. Bastard Red Sea divers evil:
Then we had a canteen break, so I scooted off, had a couple of ciggies (outside, as they've closed the internal one in the South Terminal) and came back in through security...right behind 2 Virgin Atlantic crews who were off to Orlando and Las Vegas. This lot take an eon to get through security as they chat non-stop and invariably get beeped by the scanner. So by the time I was through I had about 5 minutes left of my break. Managed to get to Costa for a large Americano and a sandwich and back to the crew room. As soon as I got in, I was sent on another job - Palma Mallorca in, me to tip the bags at baggage reclaim. All 122 of them. Including 17 bikes evil: From there onto stand 111 to do the tip for the Malaga. Halfway through offloading these bags I was informed that I was staying with the job to do the load-up and headset as the other chap had to bugger off to a Union meeting. The outbound was Amman and the bags for this flight are always monstrous. Our 3rd man on the job was on "light duties" due to a knackered shoulder. And so it was that I loaded 177 bags onto that one on my todd as well. Despite getting it all loaded in time, when I got on the headset to the Captain he informed me they'd missed their "slot" and asked if it was okay to push the plane to a "holding stand (43)", which is about 3/4 mile away. I told him it was no problem and we began the push. And the heavens opened. Monsoonio evil: By the time we got there, I was like a drowned rat.
Then back to the crew room. Quick cup of tea and then straight out for a "nice easy Edinburgh". We got to the stand and it was already being unloaded - result. The load up was delayed as the new flight crew were delayed - result. We had it all loaded and ready to go when the team leader received a phone call and asked if I wouldn't mind doing the headset on it - no problem.
I asked the Captain to release the parking brake and when it was released I gave the tug driver the signal to begin the push. After about ten seconds of extreme profanity it was obvious the pushback tug had no drive. He kept trying - no luck. I told the captain the problem and asked him to contact Air Traffic Control to cancel the pushback. We then phoned the office and asked them to send a replacement tug and the engineers. 10 minutes later the engineers arrived, sucked through their teeth and said "you know what that is, don't you?" I replied that not being a grease monkey I was not aware. He climbed up the back of the tug, popped open the bonnet type thing and then went in head first. Much mumbling and then "try it now". Success, forward gear was found! "It won't stay like this unless I stay here".
A few frantic phone calls later and thus it was we pushed the Edinburgh flight out, with an engineer head first in the bowels of a 15 tonne pushback tug. noooo:
Back to the crew room, time for home. Got drenched walking to the staff bus and then, just as I was about to drive off in the luxurious comfort of the Lexus, another newbie came running up - "have you got any jump leads, I left my lights on".
I could have lied and said "no".
But I didn't. Back out into the rain to get his car started. Job jobbed. Home now. With trench foot.
But I have beer :thumbsup:
worthy:
Apart from that an uneventful day?
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2013, 07:18:32 AM
What. A. Day. noooo:
It pissed down all day - apart from the last job, but that had its own "joys".
Despite the rain it started off okay as I was put with a decent team leader and we had a newbie with us. Who is quite old. The 4 "first wave" jobs went alright despite the fact I had to do lots extra as the noob can't do lots of things yet - like aircraft steps, towing the baggage any closer than 5 metres to the plane (H&S ::)) and so forth. Anyhoo, after those jobs, it was 09:15 and he was going home.
We called up and were asked if the remaining 2 of us wanted another job, or a canteen break; we opted for the job - Amsterdam in, Sharm-el-Sheikh out. "We'll send someone else out to help when they become available. Suffice to say, no-one turned up and thus I loaded all 167 heoooge bags on my todd. Bastard Red Sea divers evil:
Then we had a canteen break, so I scooted off, had a couple of ciggies (outside, as they've closed the internal one in the South Terminal) and came back in through security...right behind 2 Virgin Atlantic crews who were off to Orlando and Las Vegas. This lot take an eon to get through security as they chat non-stop and invariably get beeped by the scanner. So by the time I was through I had about 5 minutes left of my break. Managed to get to Costa for a large Americano and a sandwich and back to the crew room. As soon as I got in, I was sent on another job - Palma Mallorca in, me to tip the bags at baggage reclaim. All 122 of them. Including 17 bikes evil: From there onto stand 111 to do the tip for the Malaga. Halfway through offloading these bags I was informed that I was staying with the job to do the load-up and headset as the other chap had to bugger off to a Union meeting. The outbound was Amman and the bags for this flight are always monstrous. Our 3rd man on the job was on "light duties" due to a knackered shoulder. And so it was that I loaded 177 bags onto that one on my todd as well. Despite getting it all loaded in time, when I got on the headset to the Captain he informed me they'd missed their "slot" and asked if it was okay to push the plane to a "holding stand (43)", which is about 3/4 mile away. I told him it was no problem and we began the push. And the heavens opened. Monsoonio evil: By the time we got there, I was like a drowned rat.
Then back to the crew room. Quick cup of tea and then straight out for a "nice easy Edinburgh". We got to the stand and it was already being unloaded - result. The load up was delayed as the new flight crew were delayed - result. We had it all loaded and ready to go when the team leader received a phone call and asked if I wouldn't mind doing the headset on it - no problem.
I asked the Captain to release the parking brake and when it was released I gave the tug driver the signal to begin the push. After about ten seconds of extreme profanity it was obvious the pushback tug had no drive. He kept trying - no luck. I told the captain the problem and asked him to contact Air Traffic Control to cancel the pushback. We then phoned the office and asked them to send a replacement tug and the engineers. 10 minutes later the engineers arrived, sucked through their teeth and said "you know what that is, don't you?" I replied that not being a grease monkey I was not aware. He climbed up the back of the tug, popped open the bonnet type thing and then went in head first. Much mumbling and then "try it now". Success, forward gear was found! "It won't stay like this unless I stay here".
A few frantic phone calls later and thus it was we pushed the Edinburgh flight out, with an engineer head first in the bowels of a 15 tonne pushback tug. noooo:
Back to the crew room, time for home. Got drenched walking to the staff bus and then, just as I was about to drive off in the luxurious comfort of the Lexus, another newbie came running up - "have you got any jump leads, I left my lights on".
I could have lied and said "no".
But I didn't. Back out into the rain to get his car started. Job jobbed. Home now. With trench foot.
But I have beer :thumbsup:
You don't arf whinge on.... ::)
Post by: boogs on May 31, 2013, 10:57:42 AM
You don't arf whinge on.... ::)
Look you.. when a hard werking person has finished a long hard day all he/she wants is to come to the pub and have a chat to their friends and get it all off their chest... They don't need the barman whose job it is to keep the customers happy to give them 'You don't arf whinge on.... ' noooo:
So you need to be doing morer pouring drinks and listening .... ;)
BTW there are some smudges on the glasses above the optics ::)
Post by: apc2010 on May 31, 2013, 11:17:57 AM
Post by: boogs on May 31, 2013, 11:29:59 AM
If it helps ..I had a clusterfuck of a day too......... noooo:
happy100
Got to say me too.. evil:
Post by: apc2010 on June 11, 2013, 10:39:38 AM
As TMR would say northerners......... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 11, 2013, 11:32:28 AM
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2013, 11:50:44 AM
Fremch ATC are on strike ???
eeek:
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2013, 11:52:14 AM
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2013, 11:53:46 AM
point: point: point:
I won't tell them like.... redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 11, 2013, 09:39:04 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339377/Police-called-Manchester-airport-calm-furious-travellers-forced-wait-TWO-HOURS-luggage.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339377/Police-called-Manchester-airport-calm-furious-travellers-forced-wait-TWO-HOURS-luggage.html)
As TMR would say northerners......... noooo:
Menzies Aviation, huh...I couldn't possibly comment... whistle:
Post by: Barman on June 12, 2013, 04:06:20 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339377/Police-called-Manchester-airport-calm-furious-travellers-forced-wait-TWO-HOURS-luggage.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339377/Police-called-Manchester-airport-calm-furious-travellers-forced-wait-TWO-HOURS-luggage.html)
As TMR would say northerners......... noooo:
Menzies Aviation, huh...I couldn't possibly comment... whistle:
Did they turn you down...? happy100
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on June 13, 2013, 08:54:28 AM
Returning from Rhodes on Thomson and had to wait 45 mins for luggage which arrived ripped in two!
Was that you? Or some other shower?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 13, 2013, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 13, 2013, 11:44:19 AM
So what was the problem at Gatwick in the early hours of Sunday 2nd June then?
Returning from Rhodes on Thomson and had to wait 45 mins for luggage which arrived ripped in two!
Was that you? Or some other shower?
Swissport handle Thomson flight. Their workforce appear to be primarily tattooed baboons. noooo:
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2013, 04:39:27 PM
scared2: scared2: scared2:
Post by: boogs on June 15, 2013, 06:12:36 PM
Brace Brace Head Down Grab Your Ankle - Emergency Landing Air Bagan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur5i6iQQ-ys#)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 15, 2013, 06:34:24 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22920907 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22920907)
scared2: scared2: scared2:
The thought of diverting to a Scottish airport must be a big deterrent to Al Qaeda.
MacTMR is just waiting to give them a good kicking.
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2013, 06:51:15 PM
Post by: boogs on June 15, 2013, 07:16:56 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22920907 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22920907)
scared2: scared2: scared2:
The thought of diverting to a Scottish airport must be a big deterrent to Al Qaeda.
MacTMR is just waiting to give them a good kicking.
They tried going in the front door at Glasgow and that is what they got... :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 15, 2013, 10:44:01 PM
Awaits DS whistle:angel1
Post by: Pirate on June 15, 2013, 11:42:17 PM
Awaits DS whistle:angel1
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fbirds%2Fchicken-run-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=3ecbcaa6ef39a9c3d42098f55e5d808fa6b6857b) (http://www.sherv.net/emoticons.html)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 16, 2013, 09:20:45 AM
lol: lol: lol:Awaits DS whistle:angel1
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fbirds%2Fchicken-run-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=3ecbcaa6ef39a9c3d42098f55e5d808fa6b6857b) (http://www.sherv.net/emoticons.html)
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on June 16, 2013, 11:23:19 AM
Awaits DS whistle:angel1
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fbirds%2Fchicken-run-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=3ecbcaa6ef39a9c3d42098f55e5d808fa6b6857b) (http://www.sherv.net/emoticons.html)
He's alive! Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: apc2010 on June 18, 2013, 06:57:47 AM
rubschin:
Post by: Baldy on June 18, 2013, 07:08:04 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html)
rubschin:
lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on June 18, 2013, 07:14:34 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html)
rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 18, 2013, 09:51:27 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html)
rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
He looks quite tall. . . .
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 18, 2013, 11:07:56 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html)
rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
He looks quite tall. . . .
That's because he's standing on a pile of boxes. noooo:
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 18, 2013, 11:28:14 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html)
rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
He looks quite tall. . . .
That's because he's standing on a pile of boxes. noooo:
Of course, silly me. redface:
Post by: barmisspah? on June 18, 2013, 11:47:45 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2343488/Chinese-freight-handlers-Hilarious-video-reveals-Chinese-freight-workers-throwing-packages-plane.html)
rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
He looks quite tall. . . .
That's because he's standing on a pile of boxes. noooo:
;D ;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 18, 2013, 11:57:15 AM
Post by: Barman on June 18, 2013, 12:23:16 PM
No hi-vis rubschin:
He is quite tall... he doesn't need one.... whistle:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 18, 2013, 12:35:05 PM
No hi-vis rubschin:
That's cheating if we are supposed to be shooting him. noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on June 20, 2013, 04:58:35 AM
Wrong airport..... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2013, 05:58:41 AM
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4976339/BAs-4m-bill-after-baggage-handler-forgets-gadget-sucked-into-jet-engine-at-Heathrow.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4976339/BAs-4m-bill-after-baggage-handler-forgets-gadget-sucked-into-jet-engine-at-Heathrow.html)
Wrong airport..... rubschin:
Tsk, tsk... tardy walk-around again.... noooo:
Kick the tires, light the fires and away we go these days....
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2013, 07:01:34 AM
We use "bingo cards" instead ::)
But BM is right - poor "walk-around".
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2013, 07:16:10 AM
We dont use the guns any more - they cost too much munny (6p per bag scanned).
We use "bingo cards" instead ::)
But BM is right - poor "walk-around".
cloud9:
Post by: boogs on June 20, 2013, 07:30:36 AM
We dont use the guns any more - they cost too much munny (6p per bag scanned).
We use "bingo cards" instead ::)
But BM is right - poor "walk-around".
Bingo cards ....... eeek:
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2013, 07:34:57 AM
We dont use the guns any more - they cost too much munny (6p per bag scanned).
We use "bingo cards" instead ::)
But BM is right - poor "walk-around".
Bingo cards ....... eeek:
The winner gets his luggage delivered to the right country..... happy001
Post by: boogs on June 20, 2013, 07:37:04 AM
We dont use the guns any more - they cost too much munny (6p per bag scanned).
We use "bingo cards" instead ::)
But BM is right - poor "walk-around".
Bingo cards ....... eeek:
The winner gets his luggage delivered to the right country..... happy001
happy001 happy001
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 20, 2013, 09:21:10 AM
happy001 happy001 happy001We dont use the guns any more - they cost too much munny (6p per bag scanned).
We use "bingo cards" instead ::)
But BM is right - poor "walk-around".
Bingo cards ....... eeek:
The winner gets his luggage delivered to the right country..... happy001
happy001 happy001
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on June 20, 2013, 12:24:23 PM
Quote
"The baggage handler had been using the metal gun earlier this month to ensure the correct bags were loaded.
He left it on the engines cowling and forgot to pick it up again."
That's a bit worrying. Just how long was this 'plane lumbering round with his "gun" sitting in the intake?
And, since it was a gun, WTF were security doing?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 22, 2013, 12:21:45 AM
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
Post by: Barman on June 22, 2013, 05:01:32 AM
Right. This new "summer" roster that's in place for 18 weeks. First off, it's total wank. There are 15 different start/finish times so your sleep pattern is going to get utterly confuddled before too long.
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
&
worthy:
Post by: Just One More on June 22, 2013, 05:52:32 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 22, 2013, 07:56:26 AM
noooo: The culture of the organisation stinksYou forgot the " " around organisation. noooo:
Post by: boogs on June 22, 2013, 09:23:42 AM
Right. This new "summer" roster that's in place for 18 weeks. First off, it's total wank. There are 15 different start/finish times so your sleep pattern is going to get utterly confuddled before too long.
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
lol: lol: lol: happy100
Post by: Just One More on June 22, 2013, 09:54:52 AM
noooo: The culture of the organisation stinksYou forgot the " " around organisation. noooo:
Good point, well made (© Malcolm at work)
Post by: Steve on June 22, 2013, 11:11:30 AM
secondedRight. This new "summer" roster that's in place for 18 weeks. First off, it's total wank. There are 15 different start/finish times so your sleep pattern is going to get utterly confuddled before too long.
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
&
worthy:
Weren't they going to ban 30kg bags except for fat Americans, or is that just what they tell us passengerists. I guess it's a case (pun?) of what can you do if some idiot in Istanbul has put them on the plane.
30 kg followed by 30kg and again and . . . . . ain't funny at all
Post by: Barman on June 22, 2013, 11:15:30 AM
secondedRight. This new "summer" roster that's in place for 18 weeks. First off, it's total wank. There are 15 different start/finish times so your sleep pattern is going to get utterly confuddled before too long.
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
&
worthy:
Weren't they going to ban 30kg bags except for fat Americans, or is that just what they tell us passengerists. I guess it's a case (pun?) of what can you do if some idiot in Istanbul has put them on the plane.
30 kg followed by 30kg and again and . . . . . ain't funny at all
30Kg my big, fat, hairy arse.... ::)
The little man can barely lift a full pint pot.... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on June 22, 2013, 11:27:40 AM
secondedRight. This new "summer" roster that's in place for 18 weeks. First off, it's total wank. There are 15 different start/finish times so your sleep pattern is going to get utterly confuddled before too long.
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
&
worthy:
Weren't they going to ban 30kg bags except for fat Americans, or is that just what they tell us passengerists. I guess it's a case (pun?) of what can you do if some idiot in Istanbul has put them on the plane.
30 kg followed by 30kg and again and . . . . . ain't funny at all
30Kg my big, fat, hairy arse.... ::)
The little man can barely lift a full pint pot.... noooo:
But at least he's allowed to try........ whistle:
Post by: Barman on June 22, 2013, 11:58:11 AM
secondedRight. This new "summer" roster that's in place for 18 weeks. First off, it's total wank. There are 15 different start/finish times so your sleep pattern is going to get utterly confuddled before too long.
Then - and this is the killer for me - we are now in static teams of 3. Previously you worked with different people every day. The team I have been lumbered with is Brian "Dangerous" D and a noobie called Brian S, who I think is 194 years old. Dangerous Brian is the Team Leader by dint of the fact he can push planes out in the tug (I'm on a course next month to do this). He's okay though. The noobie, however, can do very little. And what he can do, he does very slowly.
We were given 2 Turkish Airlines jobs today - one after the other - and these are hard, hard jobs. Most of the bags are in the 30kg mark and there are usually about 180 of them, plus 1 tonne of cargo. All in A321's, which are fairly long planes, with holds like bowling alleys. I threw all the bags/cargo out of the inbound and the two Brians stacked them on the lorry. For the outbound, old Brian S simply couldn't throw the bags far enough so I plonked myself at the top of the loading belt and threw the bags and cargo down the hold to him to stack them. I must have hit him 10 times with various bags redface: After about 7 minutes, he simply couldn't carry on, so I kicked him out of the hold and did it myself. Must admit I was sweating somewhat.
After those, we were given our first canteen break (we'd been out for 5 1/2 hours). I asked one of the Duty Manager's why I was "lucky enough" to be put in this team. He replied "Coz you're a fuckin nutter and we thought you'd enjoy it".
I can't see this "team" lasting 18 weeks noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
&
worthy:
Weren't they going to ban 30kg bags except for fat Americans, or is that just what they tell us passengerists. I guess it's a case (pun?) of what can you do if some idiot in Istanbul has put them on the plane.
30 kg followed by 30kg and again and . . . . . ain't funny at all
30Kg my big, fat, hairy arse.... ::)
The little man can barely lift a full pint pot.... noooo:
But at least he's allowed to try........ whistle:
cussing:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 22, 2013, 11:35:08 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 23, 2013, 12:23:42 AM
We need a new "noobie". I broke this one redface:
rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 23, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
We need a new "noobie". I broke this one redface:
rubschin:
Last offload for us tonight - Faro, 164 bags. I was in a hurry as we were given the job at 22.55 and we finish at 23.30. I jumped up and threw the bags (and lots of golf bags) out of the rear hold and then we did the front - it was 23.08 by this time. Despite BM's protestations, I can hurl a 30+kg bag pretty far and fast. I had constantly warned the ancient noobie to keep his eyes on the bags coming down the hold, but he was a total Zombie by this stage and one of the hard cases landed on his hand, which he had stupidly left on the edge of the hold. Not good. By the time we got the bus back to the staff car park his hand had ballooned something rotten. redface: redface: redface:
Still, that'll learn him eveilgrin:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 23, 2013, 05:40:32 AM
We need a new "noobie". I broke this one redface:
rubschin:
Last offload for us tonight - Faro, 164 bags. I was in a hurry as we were given the job at 22.55 and we finish at 23.30. I jumped up and threw the bags (and lots of golf bags) out of the rear hold and then we did the front - it was 23.08 by this time. Despite BM's protestations, I can hurl a 30+kg bag pretty far and fast. I had constantly warned the ancient noobie to keep his eyes on the bags coming down the hold, but he was a total Zombie by this stage and one of the hard cases landed on his hand, which he had stupidly left on the edge of the hold. Not good. By the time we got the bus back to the staff car park his hand had ballooned something rotten. redface: redface: redface:
Still, that'll learn him eveilgrin:
Oh dear, what a pity, never mind. razz:
I believe you have a well deserved day off today, feet up and beer as and when needed. :thumbsup:
Oh and worthy: worthy: I worship your body.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 23, 2013, 06:47:36 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 02, 2013, 05:11:06 PM
"Do you know my bruv, TMR?"
"The TMRminator?"
"Why do you call him the TMRminator? "
"Because he's like a machine - flat out all the time and never even a bead of sweat. Is he on drugs? "
Bruv was gobsmacked. Proof - if it were needed - that fags and beer make you fit.
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2013, 05:15:59 PM
So, the bruv jets off to Dalaman for 2 weeks. In the bogs at Gatwick he sees someone who works with me.
"Do you know my bruv, TMR?"
"The TMRminator?"
"Why do you call him the TMRminator? "
"Because he's like a machine - flat out all the time and never even a bead of sweat. Is he on drugs? "
Bruv was gobsmacked. Proof - if it were needed - that fags and beer make you fit.
As if he really said that... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 02, 2013, 05:25:03 PM
So, the bruv jets off to Dalaman for 2 weeks. In the bogs at Gatwick he sees someone who works with me.
"Do you know my bruv, TMR?"
"The TMRminator?"
"Why do you call him the TMRminator? "
"Because he's like a machine - flat out all the time and never even a bead of sweat. Is he on drugs? "
Bruv was gobsmacked. Proof - if it were needed - that fags and beer make you fit.
As if he really said that... ::)
...said the frail Poo-Poo...
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2013, 05:32:53 PM
So, the bruv jets off to Dalaman for 2 weeks. In the bogs at Gatwick he sees someone who works with me.
"Do you know my bruv, TMR?"
"The TMRminator?"
"Why do you call him the TMRminator? "
"Because he's like a machine - flat out all the time and never even a bead of sweat. Is he on drugs? "
Bruv was gobsmacked. Proof - if it were needed - that fags and beer make you fit.
As if he really said that... ::)
...said the frail Poo-Poo...
The Poominator to you! evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 02, 2013, 08:41:55 PM
So, the bruv jets off to Dalaman for 2 weeks. In the bogs at Gatwick he sees someone who works with me.
"Do you know my bruv, TMR?"
"The TMRminator?"
"Why do you call him the TMRminator? "
"Because he's like a machine - flat out all the time and never even a bead of sweat. Is he on drugs? "
Bruv was gobsmacked. Proof - if it were needed - that fags and beer make you fit.
As if he really said that... ::)
...said the frail Poo-Poo...
The Poominator to you! evil:
Thumbs: So it shall be!
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2013, 08:23:51 AM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* breathes *
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* GASP *
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 03, 2013, 09:11:09 AM
Apparently, the Pafos >>> Gatwick SleazyJet flight left from the South Terminal today instead of the North as normal! eeek:
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* breathes *
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* GASP *
It changed this year - Pafos is now a South Terminal flight. angel1
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2013, 10:12:18 AM
Apparently, the Pafos >>> Gatwick SleazyJet flight left from the South Terminal today instead of the North as normal! eeek:
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* breathes *
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* GASP *
It changed this year - Pafos is now a South Terminal flight. angel1
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Did they change how the quote function works too? point:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 03, 2013, 11:58:39 AM
Apparently, the Pafos >>> Gatwick SleazyJet flight left from the South Terminal today instead of the North as normal! eeek:
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* breathes *
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
* GASP *
It changed this year - Pafos is now a South Terminal flight. angel1
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Did they change how the quote function works too? point:
redface:
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2013, 01:34:00 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 03, 2013, 01:35:22 PM
They are here... surrender: surrender: surrender: surrender:
happy100
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2013, 01:37:31 PM
They are here... surrender: surrender: surrender: surrender:
happy100
Thanx... sad24:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on July 03, 2013, 04:04:34 PM
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2013, 04:10:28 PM
^^^Wot Mr Terminator said^^^ happy100
cloud9:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2013, 05:56:17 PM
Some of this FOD comes from (falls out of) the vehicles we drive - plastic bottles, McD cartons etc.
So, our H&S twat has now decreed that we can no longer eat or drink when we are "out". And we can be "out" for 6 hours. In this mad heat.
Good move. Cnut.
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2013, 06:01:52 PM
Where has the Health bit of his remit gone?
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg450.pdf (http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg450.pdf)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2013, 06:21:16 PM
Insane.
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2013, 06:23:44 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2013, 06:47:22 PM
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2013, 06:48:55 PM
Post by: Just One More on July 05, 2013, 08:11:31 PM
"FOD" (Foreign object debris) is obviously a problem at airports - it can get sucked up and damage engines or damage tyres etc.
Some of this FOD comes from (falls out of) the vehicles we drive - plastic bottles, McD cartons etc.
So, our H&S twat has now decreed that we can no longer eat or drink when we are "out". And we can be "out" for 6 hours. In this mad heat.
Good move. Cnut.
I know I've said it before, but there is something very very wrong with the culture there noooo:
I could have saved a life that day,
But I chose to look the other way.
It wasnt that I didnt care;
I had the time, and I was there.
But I didnt want to seem a fool,
Or argue over a safety rule.
I knew hed done the job before;
If I spoke up he might get sore.
The chances didnt seem that bad;
Id done the same, he knew I had.
So I shook my head and walked by;
He knew the risks as well as I.
He took the chance, I closed an eye;
And with that act, I let him die.
I could have saved a life that day,
But I chose to look the other way.
Now every time I see his wife,
I know I should have saved his life.
That guilt is something I must bear;
But isnt something you need to share.
If you see a risk that others take
That puts their health or life at stake,
The question asked or thing you say;
Could help them live another day.
If you see a risk and walk away,
Then hope you never have to say,
I could have saved a life that day,
But I chose to look the other way.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 14, 2013, 07:11:57 PM
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 08:28:32 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
Post by: boogs on July 14, 2013, 08:44:08 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Post by: boogs on July 14, 2013, 08:54:02 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on July 14, 2013, 08:56:31 PM
Wasn't it the Greeks that started that skirt wearing stuff, you going to go down to Nicosia and rubbish them then. .
Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/p480x480/480903_192440647573169_1720694696_n.jpg)
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 08:56:56 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 09:00:32 PM
Wasn't it the Greeks that started that skirt wearing stuff, you going to go down to Nicosia and rubbish them then
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/p480x480/480903_192440647573169_1720694696_n.jpg)
They also came up with 'up the Khyber' that is up to them faggots. noooo:
By the way Nicosia is 'up' from most places in Smugville. Thumbs:
Post by: boogs on July 14, 2013, 09:02:58 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 09:09:54 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
One on one like an English Gent or against a pack of slavering idiots like they have to always approach someone who is against their shitty existence?
Post by: boogs on July 14, 2013, 09:14:21 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
One on one like an English Gent or against a pack of slavering idiots like they have to always approach someone who is against their shitty existence?
Ohhh one on one all that would be necessary .... happy001
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 09:15:51 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
One on one like an English Gent or against a pack of slavering idiots like they have to always approach someone who is against their shitty existence?
Ohhh one on one all that would be necessary .... happy001
Would that be the women or the blokes dressed as women? rubschin:
Post by: boogs on July 14, 2013, 09:22:03 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
One on one like an English Gent or against a pack of slavering idiots like they have to always approach someone who is against their shitty existence?
Ohhh one on one all that would be necessary .... happy001
Would that be the women or the blokes dressed as women? rubschin:
You would not last with either ..... noooo: noooo:
Post by: Baldy on July 14, 2013, 09:23:37 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
One on one like an English Gent or against a pack of slavering idiots like they have to always approach someone who is against their shitty existence?
Ohhh one on one all that would be necessary .... happy001
Would that be the women or the blokes dressed as women? rubschin:
You would not last with either ..... noooo: noooo:
Top quality porridge wogs then. Thumbs:
Post by: boogs on July 14, 2013, 09:40:44 PM
So the new shift pattern designed by the fat porridge wog "isn't working as expected". No shit Sherlock.Porridge Wogs......what do you expect? noooo: noooo:
Accidents have increased and still the planes are going late too often.
A new proposal is being considered - 3 days on, 3 days off. 13 hour shifts. As we suggested. ..
Perfick ;D
evil: evil: evil:
Wass your problem?
So called 'blokes' wear skirts.....how can they make 'man decisions' when they cross-dress? Shrugs:
Go to Glasgow on a Saturday night say that you will find out ... lol: lol: lol:
Would they ask me what lipstick shade I was using? rubschin:
I challenge you to try ..... ::)
One on one like an English Gent or against a pack of slavering idiots like they have to always approach someone who is against their shitty existence?
Ohhh one on one all that would be necessary .... happy001
Would that be the women or the blokes dressed as women? rubschin:
You would not last with either ..... noooo: noooo:
Top quality porridge wogs then. Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on July 26, 2013, 02:14:48 PM
Tips for TMR......... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on July 26, 2013, 04:39:39 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html)
Tips for TMR......... Thumbs:
Thumbs:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on July 27, 2013, 05:18:15 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html)
Tips for TMR......... Thumbs:
Thumbs:
. . . . and just who, pray, do you think trains Fed-Ex? Ehh?
Post by: Baldy on July 27, 2013, 05:22:11 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html)
Tips for TMR......... Thumbs:
Thumbs:
. . . . and just who, pray, do you think trains Fed-Ex? Ehh?
Wigan Rugby League? Shrugs:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on July 27, 2013, 05:28:10 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html)
Tips for TMR......... Thumbs:
Thumbs:
. . . . and just who, pray, do you think trains Fed-Ex? Ehh?
Wigan Rugby League? Shrugs:
Mong!
Follow the conversation - "tips for TMR" then my question . . . .
Basically I'm saying I don't think TMR needs any tips . . . . he could train them . . . .
Banghead
Post by: Baldy on July 27, 2013, 05:43:18 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378393/Watch-FedEx-worker-THROWING-dozens-packages-truck.html)
Tips for TMR......... Thumbs:
Thumbs:
. . . . and just who, pray, do you think trains Fed-Ex? Ehh?
Wigan Rugby League? Shrugs:
Mong!
Follow the conversation - "tips for TMR" then my question . . . .
Basically I'm saying I don't think TMR needs any tips . . . . he could train them . . . .
Banghead
Fucktard. noooo:
Go back to doing your Jimmy Saville bit with corpses.....you do not make that point. noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on August 31, 2013, 06:45:19 PM
more tips......... Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 31, 2013, 09:22:53 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407932/Seven-baggage-handlers-arrested-caught-hidden-camera-stealing-THOUSANDS-items-passengers-checked-baggage.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407932/Seven-baggage-handlers-arrested-caught-hidden-camera-stealing-THOUSANDS-items-passengers-checked-baggage.html)
more tips......... Thumbs:
Quote
"Petit Larceny"rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on August 31, 2013, 09:26:04 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407932/Seven-baggage-handlers-arrested-caught-hidden-camera-stealing-THOUSANDS-items-passengers-checked-baggage.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407932/Seven-baggage-handlers-arrested-caught-hidden-camera-stealing-THOUSANDS-items-passengers-checked-baggage.html)
more tips......... Thumbs:Quote"Petit Larceny"rubschin:
;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 02, 2013, 08:45:13 PM
My usual goodwill has run out :P
Post by: boogs on September 02, 2013, 08:55:45 PM
Walked off the last job tonight - I finish at 20:00 and at 19.55 we were still waiting for the waste and water trucks to do their bit. The office said "stay with it, we'll pay an hour's overtime". Seemed worth it. Then the captain got on the headset to me to advise that one of the crew would be "out of hours" and they wouldn't be able to fly until they had a replacement. At this point I wished him luck, unplugged my headset and fucked off to the pub.
My usual goodwill has run out :P
Good man happy100
Post by: Barman on September 03, 2013, 05:32:16 AM
Walked off the last job tonight - I finish at 20:00 and at 19.55 we were still waiting for the waste and water trucks to do their bit. The office said "stay with it, we'll pay an hour's overtime". Seemed worth it. Then the captain got on the headset to me to advise that one of the crew would be "out of hours" and they wouldn't be able to fly until they had a replacement. At this point I wished him luck, unplugged my headset and fucked off to the pub.
My usual goodwill has run out :P
Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on October 16, 2013, 01:32:32 PM
rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 16, 2013, 02:00:16 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2462712/Chaos-Gatwick-Airport-heavy-rain-causes-power-cut-Staff-use-flipboards-departure-boards-make-announcements-megaphone.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2462712/Chaos-Gatwick-Airport-heavy-rain-causes-power-cut-Staff-use-flipboards-departure-boards-make-announcements-megaphone.html)
rubschin:
I'm in the pub :D Only did 0500 - 0900 this morning. And yesterday, easyJet's check-in system went down across Europe. Total chaos!
Post by: Barman on October 16, 2013, 02:42:30 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2462712/Chaos-Gatwick-Airport-heavy-rain-causes-power-cut-Staff-use-flipboards-departure-boards-make-announcements-megaphone.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2462712/Chaos-Gatwick-Airport-heavy-rain-causes-power-cut-Staff-use-flipboards-departure-boards-make-announcements-megaphone.html)
rubschin:
I'm in the pub :D Only did 0500 - 0900 this morning. And yesterday, easyJet's check-in system went down across Europe. Total chaos!
Good job LL was on the early flight like.....
She wouldn't have been able to spend all day criticising my cleaning otherwise..... ::)
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2013, 02:43:18 PM
Post by: Barman on October 16, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Told you point: point: point: point: point:
LL: Have you mopped the floor in the bedroom...?
BM: No
LL: Have you mopped the floor in the kitchen...?
BM: No
LL: Have you mopped the floors anywhere...?
BM: No...
LL: So the floors have not been cleaned since I left...?
BM: No.... ::)
Post by: Nick on October 16, 2013, 02:49:31 PM
Post by: apc2010 on October 16, 2013, 02:50:33 PM
Told you point: point: point: point: point:
LL: Have you mopped the floor in the bedroom...?
BM: No
LL: Have you mopped the floor in the kitchen...?
BM: No
LL: Have you mopped the floors anywhere...?
BM: No...
LL: So the floors have not been cleaned since I left...?
BM: No.... ::)
Told you ...get a woman in (before LL )....... noooo:
Post by: Barman on October 16, 2013, 02:50:57 PM
Were the carpets that bad? eeek:
You know how clumsy Misty is..... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on October 16, 2013, 07:39:47 PM
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on October 17, 2013, 11:26:06 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10377019/Airline-sorry-for-I-am-gay-message-stuck-to-suitcase.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10377019/Airline-sorry-for-I-am-gay-message-stuck-to-suitcase.html)
rubschin:
Quote
He said he was "utterly disgusted" and saw the eyes of fellow passengers "look him up and down". I was taken aback by the slogan but thought I had thick enough skin to ignore the leering," he added.
Gayer:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on October 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10377019/Airline-sorry-for-I-am-gay-message-stuck-to-suitcase.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10377019/Airline-sorry-for-I-am-gay-message-stuck-to-suitcase.html)
rubschin:QuoteHe said he was "utterly disgusted" and saw the eyes of fellow passengers "look him up and down". I was taken aback by the slogan but thought I had thick enough skin to ignore the leering," he added.
Gayer:
. . . he said, rubbing his hands in anticipation of the wedge of compo soon to be coming his way . . .
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 19, 2013, 04:24:48 PM
A vacancy at work has arisen for "Power Ranger". I have applied.
Let the urine extraction begin...
Post by: apc2010 on October 19, 2013, 04:27:35 PM
All the comical wags on here are gonna love this. ..
A vacancy at work has arisen for "Power Ranger". I have applied.
Let the urine extraction begin...
That's not even sport........ noooo:
Post by: Barman on October 19, 2013, 04:27:54 PM
All the comical wags on here are gonna love this. ..
A vacancy at work has arisen for "Power Ranger". I have applied.
Let the urine extraction begin...
angel1
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 19, 2013, 04:50:50 PM
All the comical wags on here are gonna love this. ..
A vacancy at work has arisen for "Power Ranger". I have applied.
Let the urine extraction begin...
That's not even sport........ noooo:
Oh I'm sure you can all come up with suitable quips if I get it :P No more money but 4 on / 4 off 12 hour shifts will save petrol and give greater scope for overtime. Plus I don't have to work with a team of slackers - no more carrying the terminally lazy.
Post by: Nick on October 19, 2013, 05:08:17 PM
sick2:
Post by: apc2010 on November 18, 2013, 10:25:06 PM
whistle:
Post by: Barman on November 19, 2013, 06:47:55 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2509350/Remote-control-model-Airbus-A380-looks-realistic-mistaken-real-thing.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2509350/Remote-control-model-Airbus-A380-looks-realistic-mistaken-real-thing.html)
whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Baldy on November 19, 2013, 08:09:34 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 19, 2013, 08:16:36 AM
Post by: apc2010 on December 21, 2013, 11:53:06 AM
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2013, 12:30:13 PM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2013, 07:06:12 AM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2013, 07:20:40 AM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2013, 07:26:56 AM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
::) 2 tonnes average
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2013, 07:29:01 AM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
::) 2 tonnes average
Feck moi - how many stamps did they have to put on that???? eeek:
Post by: Baldy on December 22, 2013, 07:34:46 AM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
::) 2 tonnes average
Feck moi - how many stamps did they have to put on that???? eeek:
drumroll: lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 22, 2013, 03:22:47 PM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
::) 2 tonnes average
How much of that is mini parts? rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on December 22, 2013, 03:27:19 PM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
::) 2 tonnes average
How much of that is mini parts? rubschin:
;D ;D
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2013, 03:39:20 PM
http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/ (http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/12/21/postal-services-scramble-to-track-missing-mailbags/)
Have a word with your fellow workers please........ noooo:
Not me...
Although we do Air Malta and every single piece of Royal Mail that has to go to the island, goes on one of their daily A319/A320s. At this time of the year, as you can imagine, there's rather a lot. NickSick
All those lightweight air-mail letters must be exhausting.... pathead:
::) 2 tonnes average
How much of that is mini parts? rubschin:
Malta has an amazing classic car scene..... cloud9:
So probably loads!
http://www.oldmotorsclub.com/ (http://www.oldmotorsclub.com/)
Post by: apc2010 on December 23, 2013, 06:08:08 PM
If you're waiting for double cream...
» 23 Dec 2013 17:59
it won't be here in time for Xmas - chiller container with half a ton of goods is sitting at Gatwick and won't get here before midnight tomorrow night. This is supposed to supply Jim Peck. Gina & Kolios amongst others so be warned! Some butchers have cold meat and turkeys in this consignment too
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2013, 06:12:10 PM
TMR strikes again....... noooo:
If you're waiting for double cream...
» 23 Dec 2013 17:59
it won't be here in time for Xmas - chiller container with half a ton of goods is sitting at Gatwick and won't get here before midnight tomorrow night. This is supposed to supply Jim Peck. Gina & Kolios amongst others so be warned! Some butchers have cold meat and turkeys in this consignment too
Lazy.... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2013, 07:34:34 PM
So feck off :P
Post by: apc2010 on December 23, 2013, 07:40:11 PM
Easyjet don't do cargo, must be someone else.
So feck off :P
;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2013, 07:42:40 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 23, 2013, 07:44:24 PM
And do you really need to import double cream? What sort of a backward country do you live in? !
;D ;D
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2013, 07:57:11 PM
And do you really need to import double cream? What sort of a backward country do you live in? !
Bizarre - you can't get it here.... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2013, 12:19:19 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2529123/Gatwick-misery-continues-Power-cut-one-Britains-biggest-airports-leaves-thousands-stranded-without-luggage-airline-warns-days-normal-service-resume.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2529123/Gatwick-misery-continues-Power-cut-one-Britains-biggest-airports-leaves-thousands-stranded-without-luggage-airline-warns-days-normal-service-resume.html)
Post by: Nick on December 25, 2013, 12:28:01 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Wenchy and the babby are stuck there since yesterday noooo:
eeek: rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 25, 2013, 03:13:32 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2013, 03:14:40 PM
It's total chaos there - they still haven't restored power fully in the North terminal. All flights are having to go from the South, but the number of stands is limited. By tonight, easyJet will have 55 planes on the deck, all due to go out in the first wave tomorrow morning. If they haven't got power back by then it will be a shambles. I'm working 0530 to 1730....
eeek: noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on January 01, 2014, 03:13:54 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528042/Ever-wondered-happens-bag-airport-Behind-scenes-Heathrow-Terminal-5.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528042/Ever-wondered-happens-bag-airport-Behind-scenes-Heathrow-Terminal-5.html)
Gatwick gets TMR....... noooo:
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2014, 03:50:38 PM
Heathrow gets this...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528042/Ever-wondered-happens-bag-airport-Behind-scenes-Heathrow-Terminal-5.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528042/Ever-wondered-happens-bag-airport-Behind-scenes-Heathrow-Terminal-5.html)
Gatwick gets TMR....... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2014, 04:19:49 PM
Heathrow gets this...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528042/Ever-wondered-happens-bag-airport-Behind-scenes-Heathrow-Terminal-5.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528042/Ever-wondered-happens-bag-airport-Behind-scenes-Heathrow-Terminal-5.html)
Gatwick gets TMR....... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: but I' trust TMR more
and a happy001 at the Daily Heil for only now getting exclusive access to the videos and pictures of the same machinery we were shown on BBC and YouTube when T5 opened several years ago.
One 2009 video:
Vanderlande Industries - Heathrow Terminal 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=663VWLgT8Lc#ws)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 28, 2014, 08:33:06 PM
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: Nick on January 28, 2014, 08:34:56 PM
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Post by: apc2010 on January 28, 2014, 08:38:03 PM
This thread can now be closed.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
A step up in life,,,,, whistle:
Post by: Just One More on January 28, 2014, 08:41:50 PM
Post by: apc2010 on January 28, 2014, 08:43:15 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 28, 2014, 08:43:30 PM
YAYYYYYYYYY
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Project Manager for an IT company specialising in mortgage/banking software. And they're paying me £5k more than I asked for Shocked:
Post by: apc2010 on January 28, 2014, 08:46:14 PM
YAYYYYYYYYY
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Project Manager for an IT company specialising in mortgage/banking software. And they're paying me £5k more than I asked for Shocked:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
10 grand a year....... Shocked:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 28, 2014, 08:50:01 PM
Oh, and hand in my resignation :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on January 28, 2014, 09:03:55 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:YAYYYYYYYYY
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Project Manager for an IT company specialising in mortgage/banking software. And they're paying me £5k more than I asked for Shocked:
Thumbs: Thumbs: . .
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 28, 2014, 10:59:26 PM
Well done young man, Great news.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:YAYYYYYYYYY
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Project Manager for an IT company specialising in mortgage/banking software. And they're paying me £5k more than I asked for Shocked:
Thumbs: Thumbs: . .
I expect with all that spare cash you will be looking for some investment advice. Thumbs:
The perfect time to get into turnips. Ask BM.
Post by: apc2010 on January 28, 2014, 11:03:43 PM
Well done young man, Great news.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:YAYYYYYYYYY
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Project Manager for an IT company specialising in mortgage/banking software. And they're paying me £5k more than I asked for Shocked:
Thumbs: Thumbs: . .
I expect with all that spare cash you will be looking for some investment advice. Thumbs:
The perfect time to get into turnips. Ask BM.
TMR has always had turn-ups ......... rubschin:
oh sorry...mis-heard...... whistle:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 28, 2014, 11:53:00 PM
Well done ...you deserve it :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2014, 05:59:24 AM
Great start to the day to read that - well done TMR! Thumbs:
I'll keep the thread open so you can record your last day exploits! ;)
Oh and you can't go wrong with Turnip Futures like that nice Mr. Darwin said - he has staircases to prove it like! :thumbsup:
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 29, 2014, 07:13:56 AM
YAYYYYYYYYY
SO? Wot is the new job ???????????
Project Manager for an IT company specialising in mortgage/banking software. And they're paying me £5k more than I asked for Shocked:
Well done TMR. Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: apc2010 on January 29, 2014, 02:21:11 PM
Get in that last over-time....... Thumbs:
Post by: tel on January 29, 2014, 04:38:47 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 29, 2014, 07:35:55 PM
Post by: apc2010 on January 29, 2014, 07:39:15 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Thumbs:
Post by: Baldy on January 29, 2014, 07:45:40 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Such a shame BM is busy that day. whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on January 29, 2014, 07:47:21 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Such a shame BM is busy that day. whistle:
It's his round... evil:
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2014, 07:47:33 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Such a shame BM is busy that day. whistle:
I'm bleddy not! cussing:
....is it a skool night....? redface:
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 29, 2014, 09:42:55 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...Don't forget to put a few quid aside for your turnip futures.
***Taps nose***
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 29, 2014, 09:46:21 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...Don't forget to put a few quid aside for your turnip futures.
***Taps nose***
That goes wthout saying...
Post by: apc2010 on January 29, 2014, 09:48:46 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...Don't forget to put a few quid aside for your turnip futures.
***Taps nose***
That goes wthout saying...
Like BM when he's allowed out...... noooo:
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2014, 07:02:38 AM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...Don't forget to put a few quid aside for your turnip futures.
***Taps nose***
That goes wthout saying...
Like BM when he's allowed out...... noooo:
redface:
Post by: boogs on January 30, 2014, 09:57:11 AM
This thread can now be closed.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
TMR my sincere apologies I have only jusy caught up with this thread redface:
Congratulations and well done :thumbsup: Wish you every sucess cloud9:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 30, 2014, 10:00:16 AM
This thread can now be closed.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
TMR my sincere apologies I have only jusy caught up with this thread redface:
Congratulations and well done :thumbsup: Wish you every sucess cloud9:
Thanks Boogs.
Post by: Miss Adventure on January 30, 2014, 10:52:09 AM
This thread can now be closed.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
TMR my sincere apologies I have only jusy caught up with this thread redface:
Congratulations and well done :thumbsup: Wish you every sucess cloud9:
Thanks Boogs.
Yes, and from me, how lovely to hear some good news, well done!
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2014, 11:03:52 AM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Wandsworth Common scared2: scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 30, 2014, 02:05:18 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Wandsworth Common scared2: scared2:
Suppose I might have to visit Nottingham too...
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2014, 02:17:53 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 30, 2014, 03:30:32 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Party001:
TMR World Tour dates coming soon :thumbsup:
Post by: barmisspah? on January 31, 2014, 12:03:38 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 31, 2014, 12:49:04 PM
So pleased for you TMR, when do you start?
Thanks barmisspah. Contractually I have to give a month's notice, but I hope to negotiate this down to a fortnight :thumbsup:
Post by: boogs on January 31, 2014, 04:44:34 PM
Thank you all. Tel, when I get my first Mahoosive wage packet you are having a few pints on me. And Miss D, Voddy frenzy at Victoria station. Then I'll need to go to Paphos for the Cyprus lot...
Wandsworth Common scared2: scared2:
Suppose I might have to visit Nottingham too...
:thumbsup:
Post by: Baldy on January 31, 2014, 08:53:17 PM
Apey will be away that day for some reason. noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2014, 05:15:41 AM
EZY5454 & EZY 5453
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 01, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Are you werking on the 5th and 11th Tiny? I'll buy you a beer like.... Thumbs:
EZY5454 & EZY 5453
Off both days. I shall inform my colleagues whistle:
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2014, 12:06:09 PM
Are you werking on the 5th and 11th Tiny? I'll buy you a beer like.... Thumbs:
EZY5454 & EZY 5453
Off both days. I shall inform my colleagues whistle:
scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 04, 2014, 01:08:32 PM
Post by: apc2010 on February 04, 2014, 01:11:05 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 03:35:16 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 04, 2014, 04:04:23 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
Post by: apc2010 on February 04, 2014, 04:10:27 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
What he is told ....... noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 04:22:13 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 04, 2014, 04:32:46 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
SmugClub (UK) beerfest you say?
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on February 04, 2014, 04:36:09 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
A tad late TMR but congratulations. Looks like 2014 is going to be a good year for you.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 04:40:42 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
SmugClub (UK) beerfest you say?
cloud9:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 04, 2014, 04:56:32 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
SmugClub (UK) beerfest you say?
cloud9:
Where? Epsom?
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 04:58:05 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
SmugClub (UK) beerfest you say?
cloud9:
Where? Epsom?
I think I'm gonna be in Thorpe but I'm not sure.... I'll check it out like! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 04, 2014, 05:04:41 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
SmugClub (UK) beerfest you say?
cloud9:
Where? Epsom?
I think I'm gonna be in Thorpe but I'm not sure.... I'll check it out like! Thumbs:
Thorpe is a god-forsaken place, let's meet in Epsom. Tel too?
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 05:09:54 PM
4 more days left to do :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Wot you doing on the 10th?
My one day off like! Thumbs:
SmugClub (UK) beerfest you say?
cloud9:
Where? Epsom?
I think I'm gonna be in Thorpe but I'm not sure.... I'll check it out like! Thumbs:
Thorpe is a god-forsaken place, let's meet in Epsom. Tel too?
Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 05:52:06 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 04, 2014, 05:57:15 PM
To be honest, it's not much fun drinking him under the table when he can walk under it..... noooo:
Endcock.
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on February 04, 2014, 06:01:17 PM
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 06:03:36 PM
Open to others?
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Thumbs:
I wonder if we could get Wenchy there....? rubschin:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on February 04, 2014, 06:05:23 PM
Open to others?
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Thumbs:
I wonder if we could get Wenchy there....? rubschin:
. . . . and JoM and Tipsy . . .
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 06:31:40 PM
Open to others?
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Thumbs:
I wonder if we could get Wenchy there....? rubschin:
. . . . and JoM and Tipsy . . .
Not Nick tho.... noooo:
Post by: Baldy on February 04, 2014, 07:05:22 PM
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2014, 07:09:46 PM
lol:
He'd tell that story about the Pope and the cat.... noooo:
Post by: Baldy on February 04, 2014, 07:25:07 PM
lol:
He'd tell that story about the Pope and the cat.... noooo:
How long are you staying there? Is there enough time? rubschin:
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 04, 2014, 08:23:26 PM
Open to others?
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Thumbs:
I wonder if we could get Wenchy there....? rubschin:
. . . . and JoM and Tipsy . . .
Not possible this week.. car is in the garage for brake pads. ::)
Post by: Barman on February 05, 2014, 05:23:11 AM
Open to others?
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Thumbs:
I wonder if we could get Wenchy there....? rubschin:
. . . . and JoM and Tipsy . . .
Not possible this week.. car is in the garage for brake pads. ::)
Not this week - Monday the 10th... ::)
Next week! lol:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 05, 2014, 07:45:40 AM
Post by: Nick on February 05, 2014, 12:18:23 PM
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 06, 2014, 02:50:42 PM
Open to others?
If so I wouldn't be averse to joining you for a pint or seven . . . .
Thumbs:
I wonder if we could get Wenchy there....? rubschin:
. . . . and JoM and Tipsy . . .
Not possible this week.. car is in the garage for brake pads. ::)
Not this week - Monday the 10th... ::)
Next week! lol:
Oh. rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 06, 2014, 07:21:00 PM
Post by: Nick on February 06, 2014, 07:22:15 PM
Post by: apc2010 on February 06, 2014, 07:23:56 PM
Today I discovered that Morrocans dont like being called " a nation of thieves and camel humpers" :-*
;D They must be racist....... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 06, 2014, 07:28:14 PM
Post by: apc2010 on February 06, 2014, 07:31:09 PM
I hasten to add that it was not me who said it, even though I believe it to be true. The passenger who said it received a left hook from a Morrocan who overheard it. A melee ensued. Funny as fuck.
That fecking Cool Hand Luke......... noooo:
Post by: Steve on February 06, 2014, 07:34:01 PM
lol: lol: lol:I hasten to add that it was not me who said it, even though I believe it to be true. The passenger who said it received a left hook from a Morrocan who overheard it. A melee ensued. Funny as fuck.
That fecking Cool Hand Luke......... noooo:
Post by: Baldy on February 06, 2014, 09:31:33 PM
lol: lol: lol:I hasten to add that it was not me who said it, even though I believe it to be true. The passenger who said it received a left hook from a Morrocan who overheard it. A melee ensued. Funny as fuck.
That fecking Cool Hand Luke......... noooo:
That ex-con charm. noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 07, 2014, 07:42:31 AM
I hasten to add that it was not me who said it, even though I believe it to be true. The passenger who said it received a left hook from a Morrocan who overheard it. A melee ensued. Funny as fuck.
That fecking Cool Hand Luke......... noooo:
;D
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 07, 2014, 09:32:07 AM
Post by: Steve on February 07, 2014, 11:39:04 AM
I had never before considered 'Camel hump' as a verb.lol:
It'll be an Olympic sport next
Post by: Nick on February 07, 2014, 11:58:36 AM
Post by: boogs on February 08, 2014, 12:40:56 AM
sad32:
sad24: I'm not invited eithers ... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 08, 2014, 02:23:43 AM
http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/abu-dhabi/camel-beauty-pageant-photos/ (http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/abu-dhabi/camel-beauty-pageant-photos/) rubschin:
Am I the only one here who is more than a little disturbed about Nick looking for a camel beauty contest eeek:
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 08, 2014, 07:37:41 AM
I am sure many VP'ers are disturbed.http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/abu-dhabi/camel-beauty-pageant-photos/ (http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/abu-dhabi/camel-beauty-pageant-photos/) rubschin:
Am I the only one here who is more than a little disturbed about Nick looking for a camel beauty contest eeek:
Post by: Nick on February 08, 2014, 08:01:38 AM
Post by: boogs on February 08, 2014, 10:36:36 AM
http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/abu-dhabi/camel-beauty-pageant-photos/ (http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/abu-dhabi/camel-beauty-pageant-photos/) rubschin:
Am I the only one here who is more than a little disturbed about Nick looking for a camel beauty contest eeek:
It's Nick Shrugs: It would be more worring if it was something normal lol:
Post by: Baldy on February 08, 2014, 10:02:16 PM
I don't fancy BM's much noooo:
noooo: She will get the hump. noooo:
Post by: boogs on February 08, 2014, 11:51:42 PM
I don't fancy BM's much noooo:
noooo: She will get the hump. noooo:
lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 09, 2014, 02:08:55 PM
Post by: boogs on February 09, 2014, 02:52:05 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.
:thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on February 09, 2014, 03:53:50 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.
Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on February 09, 2014, 05:47:09 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Baldy on February 09, 2014, 06:19:26 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on February 09, 2014, 06:25:17 PM
Post by: Steve on February 09, 2014, 07:48:51 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Just One More on February 09, 2014, 08:21:36 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.
:thumbsup: Did you make that noise Windows makes when it shuts down ;D
Post by: Barman on February 09, 2014, 08:36:09 PM
So the final job. Titan Airways Boeing 757 from/back to Chambery. 289 bags in, 318 out. Game over. Goodbye Gatwick.
:thumbsup: Did you make that noise Windows makes when it shuts down ;D
;D
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2014, 10:18:48 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 10, 2014, 10:23:02 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Instructions have been left.. eveilgrin:
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2014, 10:32:20 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Instructions have been left.. eveilgrin:
scared2:
Post by: apc2010 on February 10, 2014, 10:35:46 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Instructions have been left.. eveilgrin:
scared2:
My pressies..... sad24:
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2014, 10:40:05 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Instructions have been left.. eveilgrin:
scared2:
My pressies..... sad24:
eeek:
Post by: tel on February 10, 2014, 10:59:12 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Aren't you surrounded by water?
Post by: apc2010 on February 10, 2014, 11:01:11 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Aren't you surrounded by water?
He has his flippers... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2014, 11:12:45 AM
Who is going to look after my case tomorrer like? sad24:
Aren't you surrounded by water?
I'd swim to the airport to get away from here! lol:
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2014, 05:31:50 AM
Etihad are looking for experienced baggage handlers for their A380s.... Thumbs:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2F7khfqxinh%2Fa380rc.jpg&hash=6f2a06e1d4a375b3793fc2a1b1feb25b87ef7f4b) (http://postimg.org/image/7khfqxinh/)
Post by: Baldy on April 16, 2014, 05:53:03 AM
Hey TMR!
Etihad are looking for experienced baggage handlers for their A380s.... Thumbs:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2F7khfqxinh%2Fa380rc.jpg&hash=6f2a06e1d4a375b3793fc2a1b1feb25b87ef7f4b) (http://postimg.org/image/7khfqxinh/)
lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 16, 2014, 08:17:45 AM
Hey TMR!
Etihad are looking for experienced baggage handlers for their A380s.... Thumbs:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2F7khfqxinh%2Fa380rc.jpg&hash=6f2a06e1d4a375b3793fc2a1b1feb25b87ef7f4b) (http://postimg.org/image/7khfqxinh/)
lol: lol:
redface:
Post by: apc2010 on April 19, 2014, 09:31:05 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2608114/Whos-rifling-suitcase-Its-revealed-airport-staff-secretly-open-thousands-holidaymakers-bags-But-thats-just-start-it.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2608114/Whos-rifling-suitcase-Its-revealed-airport-staff-secretly-open-thousands-holidaymakers-bags-But-thats-just-start-it.html)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 20, 2014, 07:30:09 AM
He left just in time...... noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2608114/Whos-rifling-suitcase-Its-revealed-airport-staff-secretly-open-thousands-holidaymakers-bags-But-thats-just-start-it.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2608114/Whos-rifling-suitcase-Its-revealed-airport-staff-secretly-open-thousands-holidaymakers-bags-But-thats-just-start-it.html)
The Border Agency at Gatwick open thousands of bags every day. Generally they were only looking for excess cigarettes and so certain routes were more routinely checked than others. Anywhere from a "dodgy" place would have the sniffer dogs too.
Never saw them opening any bags from Amsterdam though rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 20, 2014, 07:44:02 AM
He left just in time...... noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2608114/Whos-rifling-suitcase-Its-revealed-airport-staff-secretly-open-thousands-holidaymakers-bags-But-thats-just-start-it.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2608114/Whos-rifling-suitcase-Its-revealed-airport-staff-secretly-open-thousands-holidaymakers-bags-But-thats-just-start-it.html)
The Border Agency at Gatwick open thousands of bags every day. Generally they were only looking for excess cigarettes and so certain routes were more routinely checked than others. Anywhere from a "dodgy" place would have the sniffer dogs too.
Never saw them opening any bags from Amsterdam though rubschin:
When I flew back from Amsterdam Special Branch tracked us all the way and pounced on us when we landed at While Waltham! ;D
They thought the plane would be full of porn and drugs - sadly for them it was full of cheap beer.... whistle:
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2014, 01:31:42 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 29, 2014, 01:36:14 PM
All nice and ready like.... Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 29, 2014, 02:50:56 PM
All nice and ready like.... Thumbs:drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 15, 2014, 01:46:31 PM
Post by: apc2010 on July 15, 2014, 01:50:29 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: want mate rates when I come back in November..........
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 15, 2014, 02:00:41 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: want mate rates when I come back in November..........
The contract is only until 31st October
Post by: Barman on July 15, 2014, 02:29:53 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 16, 2014, 07:19:21 PM
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2014, 07:22:03 PM
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 05:19:40 AM
Start Monday.
Good man! Thumbs:
Post by: Baldy on July 17, 2014, 09:33:29 AM
Start Monday.
Good man! Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on July 17, 2014, 10:42:14 AM
Start Monday.
Good man! Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on July 17, 2014, 12:19:25 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Start Monday.
Good man! Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2014, 12:22:50 PM
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 03:08:49 PM
He will need some new Boots of Trampling.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2Fr8al13ah9%2Ffull_1006_50606_Blue_Cross_Strap_Baby_Booties_1.jpg&hash=df17227cde1f6769bb93ed3b627fa8a9a090e9a5) (http://postimg.org/image/r8al13ah9/)
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2014, 03:11:29 PM
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 03:22:54 PM
Can you spare them?
lol: lol: lol:
::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 17, 2014, 03:27:26 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2014, 03:33:26 PM
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 03:44:04 PM
Why ..because it has changed so much ? noooo:
Weight training prolly.... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 17, 2014, 03:45:58 PM
Why ..because it has changed so much ? noooo:
Should be hilarious - the bloke doing the training is more of a mongtard than BM, so I shall take great pleasure in pointing out everything he gets wrong.
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 03:50:57 PM
Why ..because it has changed so much ? noooo:
Should be hilarious - the bloke doing the training is more of a mongtard than BM, so I shall take great pleasure in pointing out everything he gets wrong.
evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 17, 2014, 04:05:53 PM
Why ..because it has changed so much ? noooo:
Should be hilarious - the bloke doing the training is more of a mongtard than BM, so I shall take great pleasure in pointing out everything he gets wrong.
Is that at all possible? Shocked:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 17, 2014, 06:45:44 PM
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on July 17, 2014, 06:55:18 PM
Thank fuck we don't look after Malaysian Airlines. They seem to have no luck whatsoever.
That's two that have gone missing now - though, on the plus side, at least they know where this fucker is!
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 07:40:00 PM
Thank fuck we don't look after Malaysian Airlines. They seem to have no luck whatsoever.
Would save a load of baggage shifting tho..... whistle:
Post by: Baldy on July 17, 2014, 08:33:09 PM
Thank fuck we don't look after Malaysian Airlines. They seem to have no luck whatsoever.
Would save a load of baggage shifting tho..... whistle:
lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 18, 2014, 09:26:39 AM
Love hearing Putin on the Risks.
(Free earworm :thumbsup:)
Post by: Barman on July 18, 2014, 12:12:44 PM
As the Russian President explains the dangers of flying over Eastern Ukraine, I can't help dancing along.
Love hearing Putin on the Risks.
(Free earworm :thumbsup:)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on July 20, 2014, 03:17:00 PM
Start Monday.
Good luck for tomorrow.......... Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2014, 06:13:55 AM
Start Monday.
Good luck for tomorrow.......... Thumbs: Thumbs:
Ta!
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2014, 06:15:36 AM
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2014, 06:30:50 AM
Don't forget the Boots of Trampling :thumbsup:
And back of breaking.... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2014, 02:23:46 PM
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2014, 02:24:20 PM
One of the new starters is a church minister on a sabbatical
eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2014, 02:39:43 PM
One of the new starters is a church minister on a sabbatical
eeek:
I don't think he is too impressed with the swearing (which is mainly directed at me)
Trainer : "This is a short video of a 737 crashing into an A320"
TMR after the video "No it wasn't. It was DC-9 crashing into an A320"
Trainer : "Why don't you fuck off you smart arse"
TMR : "Suck my dick you goat felcher"
Church minister :
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2014, 02:40:28 PM
One of the new starters is a church minister on a sabbatical
eeek:
I don't think he is too impressed with the swearing (which is mainly directed at me)
Trainer : "This is a short video of a 737 crashing into an A320"
TMR after the video "No it wasn't. It was DC-9 crashing into an A320"
Trainer : "Why don't you fuck off you smart arse"
TMR : "Suck my dick you goat felcher"
Church minister :
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2014, 02:46:45 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2014, 02:51:33 PM
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2014, 02:52:46 PM
Another new starter is an ex "marine" shot in both legs in Afghanistan. He never shuts up. I think he was probably shot by his colleagues. A classic "Duggie Niedermeir"...
Not special forces...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2014, 02:56:33 PM
Another new starter is an ex "marine" shot in both legs in Afghanistan. He never shuts up. I think he was probably shot by his colleagues. A classic "Duggie Niedermeir"...
Not special forces...? rubschin:
Special needs, more like...
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2014, 05:49:55 PM
Another new starter is an ex "marine" shot in both legs in Afghanistan. He never shuts up. I think he was probably shot by his colleagues. A classic "Duggie Niedermeir"...
Not special forces...? rubschin:
Special needs, more like...
Or special knees! happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 21, 2014, 05:58:35 PM
Another new starter is an ex "marine" shot in both legs in Afghanistan. He never shuts up. I think he was probably shot by his colleagues. A classic "Duggie Niedermeir"...
Not special forces...? rubschin:
Special needs, more like...
Or special knees! happy001
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 21, 2014, 08:47:53 PM
Another new starter is an ex "marine" shot in both legs in Afghanistan. He never shuts up. I think he was probably shot by his colleagues. A classic "Duggie Niedermeir"...
Not special forces...? rubschin:
Special needs, more like...
Or special knees! happy001
tunble:
Post by: Baldy on July 21, 2014, 09:07:53 PM
One of the new starters is a church minister on a sabbatical
eeek:
I don't think he is too impressed with the swearing (which is mainly directed at me)
Trainer : "This is a short video of a 737 crashing into an A320"
TMR after the video "No it wasn't. It was DC-9 crashing into an A320"
Trainer : "Why don't you fuck off you smart arse"
TMR : "Suck my dick you goat felcher"
Church minister :
BM likes/attracts goats. eeek:
Post by: Just One More on July 27, 2014, 07:11:01 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 27, 2014, 07:34:19 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 28, 2014, 11:36:05 AM
Can't say I would have left and 'trusted' them to get my baggage to me safely noooo:
Still only 4 weeks and the Brat goes away on holiday Party001:
Time for my peace and quiet and relaxation to begin :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 30, 2014, 03:19:07 PM
So for now, I am in the "belts". 32 chutes that all the checked in bags whizz down that have to be loaded onto the baggage dollies. It's relentless and knackering.
The church minister lasted one day and then his back popped, the young lads are all like zombies and the ex "marine" keeps blaming his bullet wounds so he can sit down every 20 minutes. He was shot in the back of both legs and when I suggested he must have been running away at the time, he lost it rather
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2014, 04:00:09 PM
Until I get my full "AAA" security pass, I can't drive vehicles and have to be escorted everywhere by someone who has one.
So for now, I am in the "belts". 32 chutes that all the checked in bags whizz down that have to be loaded onto the baggage dollies. It's relentless and knackering.
The church minister lasted one day and then his back popped, the young lads are all like zombies and the ex "marine" keeps blaming his bullet wounds so he can sit down every 20 minutes. He was shot in the back of both legs and when I suggested he must have been running away at the time, he lost it rather
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Baldy on July 30, 2014, 04:35:38 PM
Until I get my full "AAA" security pass, I can't drive vehicles and have to be escorted everywhere by someone who has one.
So for now, I am in the "belts". 32 chutes that all the checked in bags whizz down that have to be loaded onto the baggage dollies. It's relentless and knackering.
The church minister lasted one day and then his back popped, the young lads are all like zombies and the ex "marine" keeps blaming his bullet wounds so he can sit down every 20 minutes. He was shot in the back of both legs and when I suggested he must have been running away at the time, he lost it rather
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
You need to gift him some white feathers methinks. Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on July 31, 2014, 01:19:57 PM
Swissport...what a shambles. ..Getting more news coverage today and loads of guessed stories but only one source we trust. So can you tell us all what's the real story?
Post by: Nick on July 31, 2014, 01:36:55 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 31, 2014, 01:49:11 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28580439 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28580439) whistle:
No surprises there - Swissport simply cannot cope since they took on the handling for British Airways. Rumours are that Virgin are going to ditch them too, which will cost them fortunes.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 02, 2014, 11:42:32 AM
The flaw in the plan is that neither the Heathrow lot or the Gatwick lot can drive any of the vehicles, so their presence may be of limited use.
Doubtless the press will be there tonight. ..
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2014, 11:55:46 AM
Let's see what happens tonight - Swissport have brought in 40 staff from Heathrow and Gatwick are supplying another 40 to help at the reclaim belts.
The flaw in the plan is that neither the Heathrow lot or the Gatwick lot can drive any of the vehicles, so their presence may be of limited use.
Doubtless the press will be there tonight. ..
Will you be on the tellybox like....? Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on August 02, 2014, 12:38:41 PM
Let's see what happens tonight - Swissport have brought in 40 staff from Heathrow and Gatwick are supplying another 40 to help at the reclaim belts.even if they travelled as checked baggage?
The flaw in the plan is that neither the Heathrow lot or the Gatwick lot can drive any of the vehicles, so their presence may be of limited use.
Doubtless the press will be there tonight. ..
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 02, 2014, 03:42:54 PM
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2014, 07:00:26 PM
Last night, our company played easyJet in a football match to raise money for the Royal Marsden in Sutton. We won 5-2, but bearing in mind it was 11 shaved head, hard bastard ground handlers against 11 slightly camp cabin crew boys then it is not unexpected. It seems that the easyJet team had to use 7 substitutes due to "strong" tackles.
Hard bastard! happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 02, 2014, 08:27:58 PM
Last night, our company played easyJet in a football match to raise money for the Royal Marsden in Sutton. We won 5-2, but bearing in mind it was 11 shaved head, hard bastard ground handlers against 11 slightly camp cabin crew boys then it is not unexpected. It seems that the easyJet team had to use 7 substitutes due to "strong" tackles.
Hard bastard! happy001
tunble: tunble: tunble:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 06, 2014, 04:25:43 PM
Post by: barmisspah? on August 07, 2014, 11:21:15 AM
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What's the coverage like this weekend, do you know ?
My daughter & family are coming back from Kefalonia Sunday lunchtime on Monarch.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 07, 2014, 12:44:46 PM
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What's the coverage like this weekend, do you know ?
My daughter & family are coming back from Kefalonia Sunday lunchtime on Monarch.
Swissport...
Post by: barmisspah? on August 07, 2014, 12:48:33 PM
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What's the coverage like this weekend, do you know ?
My daughter & family are coming back from Kefalonia Sunday lunchtime on Monarch.
Swissport...
Yeah I know cry:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 16, 2014, 05:31:26 PM
One of the noobies asked me where "BRI" is - so I said Brighton. "Oh" he replied and wandered off. An hour later he wandered up to me and asked "why fly to Brighton, it's only half an hour to drive there?"
"Some people just like flying" I replied.
"Yeah, suppose..." was his thoughtful response.
He lives in Haywards Heath.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on August 16, 2014, 05:33:45 PM
Your baggage tag has a three letter code on it denoting the destination - i.e. "PFO" is Paphos.
One of the noobies asked me where "BRI" is - so I said Brighton. "Oh" he replied and wandered off. An hour later he wandered up to me and asked "why fly to Brighton, it's only half an hour to drive there?"
"Some people just like flying" I replied.
"Yeah, suppose..." was his thoughtful response.
He lives in Haywards Heath.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
;D noooo:
Post by: Nick on August 16, 2014, 05:34:39 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 16, 2014, 05:36:06 PM
Spank2: Spank2:
He is a rightie... whistle:
Post by: Nick on August 16, 2014, 05:38:38 PM
Post by: Barman on August 16, 2014, 06:10:22 PM
Your baggage tag has a three letter code on it denoting the destination - i.e. "PFO" is Paphos.
One of the noobies asked me where "BRI" is - so I said Brighton. "Oh" he replied and wandered off. An hour later he wandered up to me and asked "why fly to Brighton, it's only half an hour to drive there?"
"Some people just like flying" I replied.
"Yeah, suppose..." was his thoughtful response.
He lives in Haywards Heath.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Baldy on August 16, 2014, 06:58:26 PM
Your baggage tag has a three letter code on it denoting the destination - i.e. "PFO" is Paphos.
One of the noobies asked me where "BRI" is - so I said Brighton. "Oh" he replied and wandered off. An hour later he wandered up to me and asked "why fly to Brighton, it's only half an hour to drive there?"
"Some people just like flying" I replied.
"Yeah, suppose..." was his thoughtful response.
He lives in Haywards Heath.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
lol: lol: noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 24, 2014, 07:51:54 PM
Post by: apc2010 on August 24, 2014, 07:57:13 PM
Today was injury day. First a finger came off second best in a Samsonite sandwich and then - in rather spectular fashion - a smaller bag flew down the chute, skimmed another bag that acted as a launch pad, became airborne and only came to a halt when it hit me straight in the mouth. Got lips like Jagger now
noooo:
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2014, 05:44:25 AM
Today was injury day. First a finger came off second best in a Samsonite sandwich and then - in rather spectular fashion - a smaller bag flew down the chute, skimmed another bag that acted as a launch pad, became airborne and only came to a halt when it hit me straight in the mouth. Got lips like Jagger now
Serves you right.... chucking bags around all over like playthings.... lol:
You and your bag-monkey mates have ruined SiL's case on the trip out here... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 25, 2014, 02:55:28 PM
Today was injury day. First a finger came off second best in a Samsonite sandwich and then - in rather spectular fashion - a smaller bag flew down the chute, skimmed another bag that acted as a launch pad, became airborne and only came to a halt when it hit me straight in the mouth. Got lips like Jagger now
Serves you right.... chucking bags around all over like playthings.... lol:
You and your bag-monkey mates have ruined SiL's case on the trip out here... noooo:
Where did she fly from and with which airline?
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2014, 05:56:32 PM
Today was injury day. First a finger came off second best in a Samsonite sandwich and then - in rather spectular fashion - a smaller bag flew down the chute, skimmed another bag that acted as a launch pad, became airborne and only came to a halt when it hit me straight in the mouth. Got lips like Jagger now
Serves you right.... chucking bags around all over like playthings.... lol:
You and your bag-monkey mates have ruined SiL's case on the trip out here... noooo:
Where did she fly from and with which airline?
EasyJet from Gatwick.... ::)
Post by: Nick on August 25, 2014, 06:07:18 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 25, 2014, 08:50:14 PM
Today was injury day. First a finger came off second best in a Samsonite sandwich and then - in rather spectular fashion - a smaller bag flew down the chute, skimmed another bag that acted as a launch pad, became airborne and only came to a halt when it hit me straight in the mouth. Got lips like Jagger now
Serves you right.... chucking bags around all over like playthings.... lol:
You and your bag-monkey mates have ruined SiL's case on the trip out here... noooo:
Where did she fly from and with which airline?
EasyJet from Gatwick.... ::)
Check it for the imprint of tiny teeth and huge lips. whistle:
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 05:30:15 AM
Today was injury day. First a finger came off second best in a Samsonite sandwich and then - in rather spectular fashion - a smaller bag flew down the chute, skimmed another bag that acted as a launch pad, became airborne and only came to a halt when it hit me straight in the mouth. Got lips like Jagger now
Serves you right.... chucking bags around all over like playthings.... lol:
You and your bag-monkey mates have ruined SiL's case on the trip out here... noooo:
Where did she fly from and with which airline?
EasyJet from Gatwick.... ::)
Check it for the imprint of tiny teeth and huge lips. whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 26, 2014, 08:10:52 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 26, 2014, 08:41:01 AM
Was it badly mangled?
I thought you always looked like that rubschin:
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 12:38:08 PM
Was it badly mangled?
Ruined.... evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 26, 2014, 01:47:30 PM
Was it badly mangled?
Ruined.... evil:
Must have happened at Paphos airport...
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2014, 01:48:58 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 26, 2014, 01:55:04 PM
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 01:55:20 PM
Moves £5 from left to right pocket.
Only a fiver...? I had 50 on it.... ::)
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 01:56:15 PM
Was it badly mangled?
Ruined.... evil:
Must have happened at Paphos airport...
char048
They don't move fast enough to damage anything..... noooo:
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 26, 2014, 02:06:36 PM
Was it badly mangled?
Ruined.... evil:
Must have happened at Paphos airport...
char048
They don't move fast enough to damage anything..... noooo:
Probably damaged it trying to scrub off the blood and teeny toothmarks.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 26, 2014, 03:00:08 PM
At the Gatwick end, the loaders would have notified the flight dispatcher who in turn would have told the passenger prior to departure.
Ergo, it fell off the baggage cart at Paphos and probably got run over. So they just chucked it on the reclaim belt...
Post by: apc2010 on August 26, 2014, 03:04:33 PM
It's simple arse covering - if the bag was damaged when it arrived in Paphos, the flight dispatcher there would have been notified by the slovenly herberts who unloaded it.
At the Gatwick end, the loaders would have notified the flight dispatcher who in turn would have told the passenger prior to departure.
Ergo, it fell off the baggage cart at Paphos and probably got run over. So they just chucked it on the reclaim belt...
Or when BM chucked it in the back of the transit........ noooo:
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 04:13:55 PM
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 26, 2014, 04:37:19 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case has a face". We treat every suitcase as if it was our own. It's not luggage, it's people's possessions and we care.
Apparently.
Post by: apc2010 on August 26, 2014, 04:54:45 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case has a face". We treat every suitcase as if it was our own. It's not luggage, it's people's possessions and we care.
Apparently.
;D ;D
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 04:55:05 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case hits my face"
point: point: point: point: point: point:
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 26, 2014, 04:56:51 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case has a face". We treat every suitcase as if it was our own. It's not luggage, it's people's possessions and we care.
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Post by: Baldy on August 26, 2014, 05:36:34 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case hits my face"
point: point: point: point: point: point:
lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 26, 2014, 05:42:54 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case hits my face"
Swing low, sweet samsonite
coming forth to shatter my nose..... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on August 26, 2014, 05:44:48 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case hits my face"
Swing low, sweet samsonite
coming forth to shatter my nose..... whistle:
Ear worm.......... cussing:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 26, 2014, 05:46:00 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case hits my face"
Swing low, sweet samsonite
coming forth to shatter my nose..... whistle:
Ear worm.......... cussing:
Victim number 1 eveilgrin:
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2014, 05:48:27 PM
evil:
I blame the bag monkeys at Gatwick..... cussing:
"Every case hits my face"
Swing low, sweet samsonite
coming forth to shatter my nose..... whistle:
Ear worm.......... cussing:
Victim number 1 eveilgrin:
:lalalala
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 26, 2014, 05:49:36 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 09, 2014, 07:39:25 AM
A Police spokesman stated the small leather bound item turned out to be a British passport.
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2014, 08:06:09 AM
BBC News : Luton Airport evacuated as 'suspect package' found.
A Police spokesman stated the small leather bound item turned out to be a British passport.
happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 09, 2014, 08:40:56 AM
In their "wisdom" the company decided to ge more staff in over the weekends to cope with the holiay season. Unfortunately they decided to get the staff from Croydon dole office. They were to do 8pm - 8am, Friday to Monday.
They are all on temporary "escorted" passes which means that they have to be with someone who has a full pass at all times.
2 of the 10 have never turned up.
1 ofthe 10 is about 100 years old and looks suspiciously like Gollum.
The other 7 are either wannabe gangstas or Somalians. Or both.
Gollum does his best, considering his age.
Last week the 7 Somalian Gangstas were found by security wandering around the terminal, unaccompanied by a full pass holder. They were duly returned with a warning that this was not to happen again.
This week they have been there but just stand around, playing with their phones and lifting about 10 bags per hour and that's only if the supervisors threaten them with being booted out.
On Monday night they came in and started fucking about - just throwing bags onto the trailers without stacking them properly. Roger - mid 50's, black, 5 foot 6 tall and 5 foot 6 wide - got the hump with them and told them to do it properly. They laughed and continued to fuck about. Roger called the supervisor. One of the Somailian gangstas called Roger a "grassing Pussy" and Roger lost his temper rather - a melee ensued which resulted in a couple of them receiving facial injuries from Roger's flailing fists.
Order was restored.
Then security came in and showed the supervisor 7 photos captured on CCTV at Gatwick rail station. Lo and behold it was our gangstas.
All 7 of them had jumped the barrier at Gatwick, having not bought a ticket from Croydon. Whilst wearing full uniform noooo:
All 7 were taken outside, passes removed and handed over to the Transport Police.
We are left with Gollum.
Post by: Baldy on September 09, 2014, 08:48:08 AM
So....
In their "wisdom" the company decided to ge more staff in over the weekends to cope with the holiay season. Unfortunately they decided to get the staff from Croydon dole office. They were to do 8pm - 8am, Friday to Monday.
They are all on temporary "escorted" passes which means that they have to be with someone who has a full pass at all times.
2 of the 10 have never turned up.
1 ofthe 10 is about 100 years old and looks suspiciously like Gollum.
The other 7 are either wannabe gangstas or Somalians. Or both.
Gollum does his best, considering his age.
Last week the 7 Somalian Gangstas were found by security wandering around the terminal, unaccompanied by a full pass holder. They were duly returned with a warning that this was not to happen again.
This week they have been there but just stand around, playing with their phones and lifting about 10 bags per hour and that's only if the supervisors threaten them with being booted out.
On Monday night they came in and started fucking about - just throwing bags onto the trailers without stacking them properly. Roger - mid 50's, black, 5 foot 6 tall and 5 foot 6 wide - got the hump with them and told them to do it properly. They laughed and continued to fuck about. Roger called the supervisor. One of the Somailian gangstas called Roger a "grassing Pussy" and Roger lost his temper rather - a melee ensued which resulted in a couple of them receiving facial injuries from Roger's flailing fists.
Order was restored.
Then security came in and showed the supervisor 7 photos captured on CCTV at Gatwick rail station. Lo and behold it was our gangstas.
All 7 of them had jumped the barrier at Gatwick, having not bought a ticket from Croydon. Whilst wearing full uniform noooo:
All 7 were taken outside, passes removed and handed over to the Transport Police.
We are left with Gollum.
noooo: noooo:
Post by: Steve on September 09, 2014, 10:20:38 AM
noooo: noooo: noooo:So....
In their "wisdom" the company decided to ge more staff in over the weekends to cope with the holiay season. Unfortunately they decided to get the staff from Croydon dole office. They were to do 8pm - 8am, Friday to Monday.
They are all on temporary "escorted" passes which means that they have to be with someone who has a full pass at all times.
2 of the 10 have never turned up.
1 ofthe 10 is about 100 years old and looks suspiciously like Gollum.
The other 7 are either wannabe gangstas or Somalians. Or both.
Gollum does his best, considering his age.
Last week the 7 Somalian Gangstas were found by security wandering around the terminal, unaccompanied by a full pass holder. They were duly returned with a warning that this was not to happen again.
This week they have been there but just stand around, playing with their phones and lifting about 10 bags per hour and that's only if the supervisors threaten them with being booted out.
On Monday night they came in and started fucking about - just throwing bags onto the trailers without stacking them properly. Roger - mid 50's, black, 5 foot 6 tall and 5 foot 6 wide - got the hump with them and told them to do it properly. They laughed and continued to fuck about. Roger called the supervisor. One of the Somailian gangstas called Roger a "grassing Pussy" and Roger lost his temper rather - a melee ensued which resulted in a couple of them receiving facial injuries from Roger's flailing fists.
Order was restored.
Then security came in and showed the supervisor 7 photos captured on CCTV at Gatwick rail station. Lo and behold it was our gangstas.
All 7 of them had jumped the barrier at Gatwick, having not bought a ticket from Croydon. Whilst wearing full uniform noooo:
All 7 were taken outside, passes removed and handed over to the Transport Police.
We are left with Gollum.
noooo: noooo:
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Post by: Darwins Selection on September 09, 2014, 11:15:40 AM
So....
In their "wisdom" the company decided to ge more staff in over the weekends to cope with the holiay season. Unfortunately they decided to get the staff from Croydon dole office. They were to do 8pm - 8am, Friday to Monday.
They are all on temporary "escorted" passes which means that they have to be with someone who has a full pass at all times.
2 of the 10 have never turned up.
1 ofthe 10 is about 100 years old and looks suspiciously like Gollum.
The other 7 are either wannabe gangstas or Somalians. Or both.
Gollum does his best, considering his age.
Last week the 7 Somalian Gangstas were found by security wandering around the terminal, unaccompanied by a full pass holder. They were duly returned with a warning that this was not to happen again.
This week they have been there but just stand around, playing with their phones and lifting about 10 bags per hour and that's only if the supervisors threaten them with being booted out.
On Monday night they came in and started fucking about - just throwing bags onto the trailers without stacking them properly. Roger - mid 50's, black, 5 foot 6 tall and 5 foot 6 wide - got the hump with them and told them to do it properly. They laughed and continued to fuck about. Roger called the supervisor. One of the Somailian gangstas called Roger a "grassing Pussy" and Roger lost his temper rather - a melee ensued which resulted in a couple of them receiving facial injuries from Roger's flailing fists.
Order was restored.
Then security came in and showed the supervisor 7 photos captured on CCTV at Gatwick rail station. Lo and behold it was our gangstas.
All 7 of them had jumped the barrier at Gatwick, having not bought a ticket from Croydon. Whilst wearing full uniform noooo:
All 7 were taken outside, passes removed and handed over to the Transport Police.
We are left with Gollum.
I really wish I was surprised.
We are doomed I tell you. noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on September 09, 2014, 11:26:14 AM
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2014, 12:49:33 PM
So....
In their "wisdom" the company decided to ge more staff in over the weekends to cope with the holiay season. Unfortunately they decided to get the staff from Croydon dole office. They were to do 8pm - 8am, Friday to Monday.
They are all on temporary "escorted" passes which means that they have to be with someone who has a full pass at all times.
2 of the 10 have never turned up.
1 ofthe 10 is about 100 years old and looks suspiciously like Gollum.
The other 7 are either wannabe gangstas or Somalians. Or both.
Gollum does his best, considering his age.
Last week the 7 Somalian Gangstas were found by security wandering around the terminal, unaccompanied by a full pass holder. They were duly returned with a warning that this was not to happen again.
This week they have been there but just stand around, playing with their phones and lifting about 10 bags per hour and that's only if the supervisors threaten them with being booted out.
On Monday night they came in and started fucking about - just throwing bags onto the trailers without stacking them properly. Roger - mid 50's, black, 5 foot 6 tall and 5 foot 6 wide - got the hump with them and told them to do it properly. They laughed and continued to fuck about. Roger called the supervisor. One of the Somailian gangstas called Roger a "grassing Pussy" and Roger lost his temper rather - a melee ensued which resulted in a couple of them receiving facial injuries from Roger's flailing fists.
Order was restored.
Then security came in and showed the supervisor 7 photos captured on CCTV at Gatwick rail station. Lo and behold it was our gangstas.
All 7 of them had jumped the barrier at Gatwick, having not bought a ticket from Croydon. Whilst wearing full uniform noooo:
All 7 were taken outside, passes removed and handed over to the Transport Police.
We are left with Gollum.
I really wish I was surprised.
We are doomed I tell you. noooo:
^^^ wot that nice Mr. Darwin Sir said ^^^
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 30, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
Getting up at 01:45 is fairly unpleasant but overall an improvement on what I was on before.
Iraqi Airlines is one of ours now and they do not seem to have baggage weight limits. Very few are under 28kgs and the highest so far is 53 kgs. That's almost as much as Nick's chins weigh...oh and they have also been shot at whilsr trying to land at Baghdad recently.
Still, they pay good money; 1 Iraqi turnaround=8 Sleazyjets.
As for Turkish Airlines...
Post by: Nick on October 01, 2014, 01:07:08 AM
Post by: Barman on October 01, 2014, 06:36:05 AM
Well that's the first of my "new" 6 (days on) and 3 (days off) shift over with. 3 earlies (03:45-12:45) then 3 laters (12.30-21.30) then 3 off. Very nice and I tend to miss the horrible traffic being caused by the work on the A23 and M23.
Getting up at 01:45 is fairly unpleasant but overall an improvement on what I was on before.
Iraqi Airlines is one of ours now and they do not seem to have baggage weight limits. Very few are under 28kgs and the highest so far is 53 kgs. That's almost as much as Nick's chins weigh...oh and they have also been shot at whilsr trying to land at Baghdad recently.
Still, they pay good money; 1 Iraqi turnaround=8 Sleazyjets.
As for Turkish Airlines...
Most excellent! Thumbs:
Do you get to prise stowaways from the undercarriage too....?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 02, 2014, 07:25:47 AM
Well that's the first of my "new" 6 (days on) and 3 (days off) shift over with. 3 earlies (03:45-12:45) then 3 laters (12.30-21.30) then 3 off. Very nice and I tend to miss the horrible traffic being caused by the work on the A23 and M23.
Getting up at 01:45 is fairly unpleasant but overall an improvement on what I was on before.
Iraqi Airlines is one of ours now and they do not seem to have baggage weight limits. Very few are under 28kgs and the highest so far is 53 kgs. That's almost as much as Nick's chins weigh...oh and they have also been shot at whilsr trying to land at Baghdad recently.
Still, they pay good money; 1 Iraqi turnaround=8 Sleazyjets.
As for Turkish Airlines...
Most excellent! Thumbs:
Do you get to prise stowaways from the undercarriage too....?
I think the flight goes via Malmo first, so they would get to do that.
Turkish Airlines now have to follow an Airfield Ops Leader vehicle to and from the runway as in the past month they have caused 3 major incidents
Incident 1 : Airbus A321, pilot told to hold to allow the oncoming Emirates Boeing 777-300 to taxi along Lima then Papa (taxiways) towards the runway. The Turkish Airlines pilot ignored this and continued then swung into the vacant stands 51, 52 & 53 with the Emirates passing along its starboard side eeek: Witnesses say that the wing tips of the planes were less than 20 feet apart and the other wing of the A321 narrowly missed the airbridges on the stands it was driving across.
Incidents 2 & 3. The Turkish Ailines pilots misunderstood the instructions from the tower and taxied straight onto the runway rather than turning east and joining the queue to take-off. This resulted in 2 planes having to "go around" as they were on final approach and the Turkish planes were blocking the runway...
The funniest thing is that the pilots are now complaining that they are "being treated like children" ;D
Post by: Steve on October 02, 2014, 08:42:24 AM
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Post by: Darwins Selection on October 02, 2014, 09:15:31 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 02, 2014, 09:25:25 AM
I'd treat them like "don't darken our runways again"
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Indeed. But they pay Gatwick big munny...
Post by: Barman on October 02, 2014, 09:30:46 AM
Their Air force will soon be overCyprusIraq as well. scared2:
That is a worry! eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 06, 2014, 01:55:20 PM
On Saturday, one of their 737-800's landed rather heavily at Gatwick, for reasons unknown - it was a lovely day with very light winds.
The hard landing buckled one of the wheels (so badly that it locked up as it was taxiing to the stand) and bent the undercarriage eeek:
The captain still wanted to make the return flight with it eeek:
It is currently sitting on stand 102, up on blocks while repairs are undertaken. It must be costing them a small fortune as it has been taking up a main stand for over 2 days...
Post by: Barman on October 06, 2014, 01:57:16 PM
Turkish Airlines...again.
On Saturday, one of their 737-800's landed rather heavily at Gatwick, for reasons unknown - it was a lovely day with very light winds.
The hard landing buckled one of the wheels (so badly that it locked up as it was taxiing to the stand) and bent the undercarriage eeek:
The captain still wanted to make the return flight with it eeek:
It is currently sitting on stand 102, up on blocks while repairs are undertaken. It must be costing them a small fortune as it has been taking up a main stand for over 2 days...
feck moi! That IS a hard landing! eeek:
Post by: apc2010 on October 06, 2014, 01:57:30 PM
Turkish Airlines...again.
On Saturday, one of their 737-800's landed rather heavily at Gatwick, for reasons unknown - it was a lovely day with very light winds.
The hard landing buckled one of the wheels (so badly that it locked up as it was taxiing to the stand) and bent the undercarriage eeek:
The captain still wanted to make the return flight with it eeek:
It is currently sitting on stand 102, up on blocks while repairs are undertaken. It must be costing them a small fortune as it has been taking up a main stand for over 2 days...
eeek: eeek:
Post by: Barman on October 06, 2014, 01:59:42 PM
Turkish Airlines...again.
On Saturday, one of their 737-800's landed rather heavily at Gatwick, for reasons unknown - it was a lovely day with very light winds.
The hard landing buckled one of the wheels (so badly that it locked up as it was taxiing to the stand) and bent the undercarriage eeek:
The captain still wanted to make the return flight with it eeek:
It is currently sitting on stand 102, up on blocks while repairs are undertaken. It must be costing them a small fortune as it has been taking up a main stand for over 2 days...
To be fair, I flew to Istanbul with them and it was a great flight...
And their business lounge there must be one of the best in the world!
Post by: Steve on October 06, 2014, 02:21:59 PM
a right eeek: eeek: eeek:Turkish Airlines...again.
On Saturday, one of their 737-800's landed rather heavily at Gatwick, for reasons unknown - it was a lovely day with very light winds.
The hard landing buckled one of the wheels (so badly that it locked up as it was taxiing to the stand) and bent the undercarriage eeek:
The captain still wanted to make the return flight with it eeek:
It is currently sitting on stand 102, up on blocks while repairs are undertaken. It must be costing them a small fortune as it has been taking up a main stand for over 2 days...
feck moi! That IS a hard landing! eeek:
Must be all that money spent on Messi and Bryant* for those ads, have to make saving elsewhere
Airlines to avoid #23
* well known sporty people BM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2014, 10:25:48 PM
Yesterday, 2 bags popped down the chute at 20.55 - and I know the check-in people should have told the two passengers that they were too late in the first instance - but the bags were there and as the boarding gate was close to check-in, the chances are the passengers would have made it to the plane.
I sped my electric buggy (max 20mph...) to the plane and arrived at exactly 21:00. As the plane was pushing back...
I spoke to the flight dispatcher and asked why it was pushing back 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. "The captain wanted to get off early". Guess he wanted a pint or two in Belfast.
And we stand to lose part of our bonus as the bags didn't make the flight.
Shameful. cussing:
Post by: Steve on October 09, 2014, 10:35:02 PM
Time to play guess the airline
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2014, 10:39:37 PM
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Time to play guess the airline
A clue: They basically own Gatwick now. What they want they get...
Post by: Steve on October 09, 2014, 10:43:23 PM
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Time to play guess the airline
A clue: They basically own Gatwick now. What they want they get...
How sleazy of them
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2014, 10:49:05 PM
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Time to play guess the airline
A clue: They basically own Gatwick now. What they want they get...
Indeed. They want all their flights from the North Terminal - that will happen soon and BA will be punted off to the South.
How sleazy of them
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 17, 2014, 10:31:37 PM
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on October 17, 2014, 10:34:01 PM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 17, 2014, 10:44:54 PM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
Post by: apc2010 on October 17, 2014, 11:05:28 PM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
Post by: Baldy on October 17, 2014, 11:11:27 PM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
'Looking after his mates'....TMR should test the weapons upon him or ask for his bonus munny. Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on October 18, 2014, 05:52:21 AM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
'Looking after his mates'....TMR should test the weapons upon him or ask for his bonus munny. Thumbs:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on October 18, 2014, 09:44:29 AM
eeek: eeek: eeek:Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
Why not just ban the airline? Gatwick keep telling us it needs more capacity. Two problems solved - seemples.
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 18, 2014, 10:01:24 AM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
Bearded Raghead more likely. noooo:
Post by: boogs on October 18, 2014, 10:48:40 AM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
Bearded Raghead more likely. noooo:
scared2: scared2:
Post by: apc2010 on October 18, 2014, 02:08:38 PM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
Bearded Raghead more likely. noooo:
scared2: scared2:
Same thing...... whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 18, 2014, 02:34:28 PM
Turkish Airlines...again...
Incoming baggage put on the reclaim belt as per usual. Border Farce staff there as per usual, but this time actually worth having as a suspiciously heavy bag was found to contain 2 fully operational "assault rifles".
Not tagged up as "Firearm" on the bag itself nor on the manifest supplied.
Truly terrifying noooo:
eeek: eeek:
And we ALL lose £50 from our bonus as this is a "category A" security breach. And the poor sod who put the bag on the reclaim belt is suspended pending an investigation.
A darkie........ rubschin:
Bearded Raghead more likely. noooo:
scared2: scared2:
Same thing...... whistle:
;D
Post by: Nick on October 18, 2014, 03:02:20 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 18, 2014, 05:18:04 PM
WHat about the Turkish twats who passed them and loaded them on the plane? cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Oooooh! We hadn't thought of that. ::)
Post by: Barman on October 18, 2014, 05:20:17 PM
WHat about the Turkish twats who passed them and loaded them on the plane? cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Oooooh! We hadn't thought of that. ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on October 18, 2014, 05:24:26 PM
Post by: Steve on October 18, 2014, 07:53:09 PM
WHat about the Turkish twats who passed them and loaded them on the plane? cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:Prolly the same religious nutters who've been writing Arabic prayers on Turkish Airline engines. All under the gaze of non existent airside security in Turkey. I kid you not scared2:
Post by: Baldy on October 18, 2014, 08:57:21 PM
WHat about the Turkish twats who passed them and loaded them on the plane? cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:Prolly the same religious nutters who've been writing Arabic prayers on Turkish Airline engines. All under the gaze of non existent airside security in Turkey. I kid you not scared2:
scared2: scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2014, 03:53:30 PM
The plane came in and we were told there were 3 cats, separately caged that would be whisked off to quarantine.
When the hold was opened, there were 3 cages but only 2 cats. The door of the 3rd cage was ajar. It was just as my colleague noticed this that a flying furry feline hurtled past him, down the loading belt and disappeared towards the building works on pier 5.
A major search ensued involving what seemed like half of the airport.
After 2 hours it was spotted and it was decicedly too close to the perimeter fence.
So a marksman shot it.
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2014, 03:55:49 PM
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2014, 04:06:29 PM
Jim sad24: sad24: sad24:
The owld Sierra is okay.... pathead:
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2014, 04:09:27 PM
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2014, 04:14:36 PM
No. Jim the Cat had been on hols there. He is fond of turkey sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
Not any more.... noooo:
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2014, 04:17:07 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 22, 2014, 07:18:02 PM
No. Jim the Cat had been on hols there. He is fond of turkey sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:All cats are fond of turkey. ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 02, 2014, 04:38:22 PM
...a few nights ago, Baghdad bound 43 passengers (the plane has 170 or so seats) and 97 bags. All of which are stupidly heavy.
Generous baggage allowance, obviously.
What worries me most though is that the Border Farce come and inspect every single bag once they get to us. They have already been scanned twice, so what are the scanners not detecting that requires manual intervention?
Or are they just swinging the lead for a bit of overtime. ..
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 04:56:09 PM
Iraqi Airways is one of ours...as it goes from the South terminal, I am rarely involved with it, but I had the pleasure. ..
...a few nights ago, Baghdad bound 43 passengers (the plane has 170 or so seats) and 97 bags. All of which are stupidly heavy.
Generous baggage allowance, obviously.
What worries me most though is that the Border Farce come and inspect every single bag once they get to us. They have already been scanned twice, so what are the scanners not detecting that requires manual intervention?
Or are they just swinging the lead for a bit of overtime. ..
The whole security thing is a complete farce IMHO! cussing:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2014, 08:13:24 PM
It was quite obvious (to me at least) that only having 5 blokes on after 1700 on the last Friday before Christmas was foolhardy. Thus at about 1545 a worried looking supervisor scurried out of his office and offered double money to do 2 hours overtime. I rejected it flatly.
I would have happily taken a nifty £50, but such was his panic he came back with £100 on top. I reluctantly agreed...
As I was about to leave at 1800, the bags were piling up again..."another hour for an extra £50"...
I'm such a whore
Post by: Nick on December 19, 2014, 08:17:44 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2014, 08:53:36 PM
Well done, but (seriously) why are you not managing this? They appear to be muppets rubschin:
Gatwick=Crawley. Crawley=inbred halfwits.
The cronyism throughout the whole airport is terrible - most of the people in the management positions have been on the airport for decades (as they keep reminding you) but are dinosaurs and are in each others pockets, regardless of which company they work for. It's a merry-go-round - they get booted out of one company for failing spectacularly then a mate gets them a job in another. Then some companies go and new ones come in and whole circle starts again.
In you don't live in Crawley (or thereabouts) and don't socialise with the them then you are an "outsider". Not to be trusted.
When they reel out the old line of "I've been on this airport since 1834...." I simply reply saying that "my mother-in-law has been driving for nearly 50 years. But she's still a shit driver".
I do myself no favours.
Post by: Nick on December 19, 2014, 08:57:06 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 19, 2014, 09:13:14 PM
Ah, Scunthorpe :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very similar, I would think.
The mad thing is that SleazyJet have just signed up with us for another 5 years, despite the sub-standard service they receive overall.
The one glimmer of hope on the horizon is if Gatwick gets a new runway. The American owners will not stand for any of the ground handling companies to be shown in a poor light - as Swissport were this summer - and licences to operate at the airport can be revoked with 90 days notice.
As SleazyJet has such a huge presence at Gatwick I can see them waiting until our performance falls below the aqreed standards and then dumping us. And then doing their own ground handling - the majority of our staff simply TUPE'd across.
We'd get nice orange uniforms, I suppose noooo:
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2014, 09:46:22 PM
Ah, Scunthorpe :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very similar, I would think.
The mad thing is that SleazyJet have just signed up with us for another 5 years, despite the sub-standard service they receive overall.
The one glimmer of hope on the horizon is if Gatwick gets a new runway. The American owners will not stand for any of the ground handling companies to be shown in a poor light - as Swissport were this summer - and licences to operate at the airport can be revoked with 90 days notice.
As SleazyJet has such a huge presence at Gatwick I can see them waiting until our performance falls below the aqreed standards and then dumping us. And then doing their own ground handling - the majority of our staff simply TUPE'd across.
We'd get nice orange uniforms, I suppose noooo:
point:
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 19, 2014, 10:32:39 PM
We'd get nice orange uniforms, I suppose noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoveryuk.com%2Fdni-media%2Fmu-52%2Fmedia-37839-139797.jpg&hash=cc4b0f1ea5bd7ede1e17c8591d5855c1c1535bb8)
rubschin:
Post by: Nick on December 28, 2014, 03:26:16 PM
Post by: Steve on December 28, 2014, 03:50:31 PM
http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2014/10/17/emotional-baggage-handlers-very-nervous-about-strike-ballot/ (http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2014/10/17/emotional-baggage-handlers-very-nervous-about-strike-ballot/)noooo:
lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 28, 2014, 04:29:17 PM
I have abrasions and bruises as a result.
He - Mr Steve Griffiths - has a nasty surprise when he lands in Geneva.
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2014, 05:12:48 PM
Many a true word...only today I had to stamp the shit out of some unspeakable cunt's "The North Face" sports bag type thing that bounced off the bottom of the baggage chute and whacked me in the leg.
I have abrasions and bruises as a result.
He - Mr Steve Griffiths - has a nasty surprise when he lands in Geneva.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 28, 2014, 08:45:28 PM
Many a true word...only today I had to stamp the shit out of some unspeakable cunt's "The North Face" sports bag type thing that bounced off the bottom of the baggage chute and whacked me in the leg.
I have abrasions and bruises as a result.
He - Mr Steve Griffiths - has a nasty surprise when he lands in Geneva.
Where will his re-shaped bag be landing?
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2014, 06:47:13 AM
Many a true word...only today I had to stamp the shit out of some unspeakable cunt's "The North Face" sports bag type thing that bounced off the bottom of the baggage chute and whacked me in the leg.
I have abrasions and bruises as a result.
He - Mr Steve Griffiths - has a nasty surprise when he lands in Geneva.
Where will his re-shaped bag be landing?
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on December 29, 2014, 03:47:21 PM
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2014, 03:53:43 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890093/Virgin-Boeing-747-flight-Gatwick-Las-Vegas-returns-airport-landing-gear-fault.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890093/Virgin-Boeing-747-flight-Gatwick-Las-Vegas-returns-airport-landing-gear-fault.html)
eeek:
Post by: boogs on December 29, 2014, 09:01:51 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2014, 09:05:13 PM
Is he still at work the place is at a standstill Popcorn:
Short staffed........ rubschin:
Post by: boogs on December 29, 2014, 09:09:49 PM
Is he still at work the place is at a standstill Popcorn:
Short staffed........ rubschin:
::) ::)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2014, 09:11:32 PM
Is he still at work the place is at a standstill Popcorn:
Going through luggage I 'spec ::)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 30, 2014, 10:11:05 AM
drumroll:Is he still at work the place is at a standstill Popcorn:
Short staffed........ rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 30, 2014, 12:39:00 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890093/Virgin-Boeing-747-flight-Gatwick-Las-Vegas-returns-airport-landing-gear-fault.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890093/Virgin-Boeing-747-flight-Gatwick-Las-Vegas-returns-airport-landing-gear-fault.html)
G-VROM, "Barbarella".
That plane is 4 tonnes heavier than it should be as when it was resprayed it had "too much" paint put on it.
Not a lot of people know that :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on December 30, 2014, 12:42:52 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 30, 2014, 11:55:26 PM
eeek:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890093/Virgin-Boeing-747-flight-Gatwick-Las-Vegas-returns-airport-landing-gear-fault.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890093/Virgin-Boeing-747-flight-Gatwick-Las-Vegas-returns-airport-landing-gear-fault.html)
G-VROM, "Barbarella".
That plane is 4 tonnes heavier than it should be as when it was resprayed it had "too much" paint put on it.
Not a lot of people know that :thumbsup:
That is a lot of paint. Shocked:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 31, 2015, 08:28:55 PM
I'm up against 4 others that have been there longer, but I think I stand a pretty good chance. If I get it, I will be on a lovely 4 on, 4 off shift. Perfick.
Post by: Nick on January 31, 2015, 08:29:49 PM
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2015, 08:32:03 PM
Senior Trampler cloud9:
New boots! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 31, 2015, 08:37:11 PM
(Personal Effects Relocation Controller)
No new boots
Post by: apc2010 on January 31, 2015, 08:38:09 PM
Had an interview today for a slight promotion at the airport.
I'm up against 4 others that have been there longer, but I think I stand a pretty good chance. If I get it, I will be on a lovely 4 on, 4 off shift. Perfick.
I hope you don't lose out to the longer staff......... noooo:
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2015, 08:38:36 PM
"PERC" ackchewelly.
(Personal Effects Relocation Controller)
No new boots
PERC = Nicking stuff.... noooo:
Post by: Nick on January 31, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
whistle:Had an interview today for a slight promotion at the airport.
I'm up against 4 others that have been there longer, but I think I stand a pretty good chance. If I get it, I will be on a lovely 4 on, 4 off shift. Perfick.
I hope you don't lose out to the taller staff......... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on January 31, 2015, 08:51:18 PM
whistle:Had an interview today for a slight promotion at the airport.
I'm up against 4 others that have been there longer, but I think I stand a pretty good chance. If I get it, I will be on a lovely 4 on, 4 off shift. Perfick.
I hope you don't lose out to the taller staff......... noooo:
THAT WAS THE JOKE.......... cussing:
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2015, 10:20:14 PM
Wot if if all gets confumbled and Miss D gets to be PERC and TMR gets Miss D's job? scared2:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on February 01, 2015, 12:27:43 PM
"PERC" ackchewelly.
(Personal Effects Relocation Controller)
No new boots
Chief Baggage Loser . . . whistle:
Post by: Pirate on February 01, 2015, 09:51:58 PM
"PERC" ackchewelly.
(Personal Effects Relocation Controller)
No new boots
Does that mean that you relocate personal effects to a different airport, other than that where the owner of said personal effects is located...
Post by: Baldy on February 01, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
"PERC" ackchewelly.
(Personal Effects Relocation Controller)
No new boots
Does that mean that you relocate personal effects to a different airport, other than that where the owner of said personal effects is located...
Yep. Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 01, 2015, 10:16:10 PM
"PERC" ackchewelly.
(Personal Effects Relocation Controller)
No new boots
Does that mean that you relocate personal effects to a different airport, other than that where the owner of said personal effects is located...
No. That's what Swissport do.
Our average "short-shipped" baggage is 7 per day - out of up to 30, 000. But those 7 will be on the next available plane and then couriered to the passenger's chosen location.
Swissport have a habit of sending entire containers to St Kitts when they should have gone to St Lucia...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 02, 2015, 05:50:59 PM
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Post by: Nick on February 02, 2015, 05:52:15 PM
Chief Boot boy :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on February 02, 2015, 05:54:38 PM
The big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Sorry mate.......have on Youngs on my tag....... Thumbs:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on February 02, 2015, 06:29:13 PM
The big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Get your tongue ready. . . whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 02, 2015, 06:52:18 PM
The big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Get your tongue ready. . . whistle:
That's probably why I didn't get the job. Spouting off about the "woeful ineptitude and cronyism that is endemic in the airport" during the interview may have touched a few nerves.
Post by: Barman on February 02, 2015, 06:53:39 PM
The big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Get your tongue ready. . . whistle:
That's probably why I didn't get the job. Spouting off about the "woeful ineptitude and cronyism that is endemic in the airport" during the interview may have touched a few nerves.
Plus you are too tiny to give a case a good kicking..... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on February 02, 2015, 07:05:53 PM
The big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Get your tongue ready. . . whistle:
That's probably why I didn't get the job. Spouting off about the "woeful ineptitude and cronyism that is endemic in the airport" during the interview may have touched a few nerves.
Plus you are too tiny to give an arse a good licking..... noooo:
eeek:
Post by: Steve on February 02, 2015, 10:21:00 PM
What Apey said - I think my tab is good for a Youngs tooThe big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Sorry mate.......have on Youngs on my tag....... Thumbs:
You must have impressed them if they put that olive branch out there to keep you.
Post by: Baldy on February 03, 2015, 10:48:36 AM
The big boss rang me today. I didn't get the job.
But he has "something else" he in March he has earmarked me for...
Get your tongue ready. . . whistle:
That's probably why I didn't get the job. Spouting off about the "woeful ineptitude and cronyism that is endemic in the airport" during the interview may have touched a few nerves.
Plus you are too tiny to give an arse a good licking..... noooo:
eeek:
eeek: eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 01, 2015, 09:56:07 PM
In amongst the 135 bags on the plane, was a little Jack Russell in a travel container. The pilot popped his head into the hold and told us the dog was to be given to the passenger at baggage reclaim.
I told him to go fuck himself, Animal Reception had to collect it. He was most insistent and said it had all been authorised. I took the dog with me, chucked the 135 bags onto the reclaim belt and then went into reclaim with the dog. Two passengers approached me and I ignored them and went straight into the "red channel" and plonked the quivering hound on the desk. The Border Farce bloke gazed at me and I told him what had transpired. His jaw dropped. He phoned Animal Reception who also said that this was completely out of order and - furthermore - Turkish Airlines don't have a licence to bring live animals into Gatwick...we later found out that the dog had been booked on the plane as a passenger eeek:
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:
Post by: apc2010 on March 01, 2015, 10:10:21 PM
Turkish Airlines. Again.
In amongst the 135 bags on the plane, was a little Jack Russell in a travel container. The pilot popped his head into the hold and told us the dog was to be given to the passenger at baggage reclaim.
I told him to go fuck himself, Animal Reception had to collect it. He was most insistent and said it had all been authorised. I took the dog with me, chucked the 135 bags onto the reclaim belt and then went into reclaim with the dog. Two passengers approached me and I ignored them and went straight into the "red channel" and plonked the quivering hound on the desk. The Border Farce bloke gazed at me and I told him what had transpired. His jaw dropped. He phoned Animal Reception who also said that this was completely out of order and - furthermore - Turkish Airlines don't have a licence to bring live animals into Gatwick...we later found out that the dog had been booked on the plane as a passenger eeek:
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:
Wot......... eeek:
Post by: Steve on March 01, 2015, 10:11:33 PM
Turkish Airlines. Again.noooo:
In amongst the 135 bags on the plane, was a little Jack Russell in a travel container. The pilot popped his head into the hold and told us the dog was to be given to the passenger at baggage reclaim.
I told him to go fuck himself, Animal Reception had to collect it. He was most insistent and said it had all been authorised. I took the dog with me, chucked the 135 bags onto the reclaim belt and then went into reclaim with the dog. Two passengers approached me and I ignored them and went straight into the "red channel" and plonked the quivering hound on the desk. The Border Farce bloke gazed at me and I told him what had transpired. His jaw dropped. He phoned Animal Reception who also said that this was completely out of order and - furthermore - Turkish Airlines don't have a licence to bring live animals into Gatwick...we later found out that the dog had been booked on the plane as a passenger eeek:
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:
and
noooo: noooo:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 01, 2015, 11:41:53 PM
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:Did they travel in the hold?
Post by: miss Tchevious on March 02, 2015, 12:20:49 AM
that's all I have to say until I am calm enough to post a rational response.....if there is one.
Post by: Baldy on March 02, 2015, 09:13:09 PM
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:Did they travel in the hold?
Best place for them. Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on March 02, 2015, 09:27:30 PM
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:Did they travel in the hold?
Best place for them. Thumbs:
Prob on the way back they will be....... redface:
Post by: Baldy on March 02, 2015, 09:45:48 PM
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:Did they travel in the hold?
Best place for them. Thumbs:
Prob on the way back they will be....... redface:
Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on March 03, 2015, 06:13:41 AM
Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:Did they travel in the hold?
Best place for them. Thumbs:
Prob on the way back they will be....... redface:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 03, 2015, 09:00:51 AM
lol: lol: lol: lol:Oh, and those three Jihadi Brides that flew from Gawick with Turkish Airlines...we lose part of our bonus because of that cussing:Did they travel in the hold?
Best place for them. Thumbs:
Prob on the way back they will be....... redface:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 04, 2015, 11:34:37 AM
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2015, 12:24:24 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/11448454/Turkish-Airlines-plane-crashes-after-overshooting-runway.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/11448454/Turkish-Airlines-plane-crashes-after-overshooting-runway.html)
That's not one you've buggered about with is it...? ::)
Post by: Steve on March 04, 2015, 10:06:05 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/11448454/Turkish-Airlines-plane-crashes-after-overshooting-runway.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/11448454/Turkish-Airlines-plane-crashes-after-overshooting-runway.html)
So this time the pilot put himself in the hold and the dog behind the controls?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2015, 03:36:32 PM
This happens every year at about this time. An A320 simply cannot hold that number of bikes. The easyJet booking website should be cleverer than it is. I'm surprised that only 16 were left behind - the loaders did a great job to get the rest of the bikes and the bags on, it must have been totally rammed. We have mentioned this to easyJet before...
Post by: apc2010 on March 23, 2015, 03:39:13 PM
http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training (http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training)
This happens every year at about this time. An A320 simply cannot hold that number of bikes. The easyJet booking website should be cleverer than it is. I'm surprised that only 16 were left behind - the loaders did a great job to get the rest of the bikes and the bags on, it must have been totally rammed. We have mentioned this to easyJet before...
The planes to Cyprus seem to fit all the bikes on....... whistle:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 23, 2015, 03:41:04 PM
http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training (http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training)
This happens every year at about this time. An A320 simply cannot hold that number of bikes. The easyJet booking website should be cleverer than it is. I'm surprised that only 16 were left behind - the loaders did a great job to get the rest of the bikes and the bags on, it must have been totally rammed. We have mentioned this to easyJet before...
The planes to Cyprus seem to fit all the bikes on....... whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adrianhalliday.com%2Fprojects%2F08%2F02%2Fimages%2F2-05.jpg&hash=db3d1df5eefcb2f765668aab84cf5dcf870c8bc8)
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2015, 03:59:51 PM
http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training (http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training)
This happens every year at about this time. An A320 simply cannot hold that number of bikes. The easyJet booking website should be cleverer than it is. I'm surprised that only 16 were left behind - the loaders did a great job to get the rest of the bikes and the bags on, it must have been totally rammed. We have mentioned this to easyJet before...
The planes to Cyprus seem to fit all the bikes on....... whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2015, 05:21:00 PM
lol: lol: lol:http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training (http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training)
This happens every year at about this time. An A320 simply cannot hold that number of bikes. The easyJet booking website should be cleverer than it is. I'm surprised that only 16 were left behind - the loaders did a great job to get the rest of the bikes and the bags on, it must have been totally rammed. We have mentioned this to easyJet before...
The planes to Cyprus seem to fit all the bikes on....... whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adrianhalliday.com%2Fprojects%2F08%2F02%2Fimages%2F2-05.jpg&hash=db3d1df5eefcb2f765668aab84cf5dcf870c8bc8)
Post by: Baldy on March 23, 2015, 10:41:53 PM
lol: lol: lol:http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training (http://road.cc/content/news/146557-easyjet-apologise-cycling-club-after-16-bikes-are-left-flight-annual-training)
This happens every year at about this time. An A320 simply cannot hold that number of bikes. The easyJet booking website should be cleverer than it is. I'm surprised that only 16 were left behind - the loaders did a great job to get the rest of the bikes and the bags on, it must have been totally rammed. We have mentioned this to easyJet before...
The planes to Cyprus seem to fit all the bikes on....... whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adrianhalliday.com%2Fprojects%2F08%2F02%2Fimages%2F2-05.jpg&hash=db3d1df5eefcb2f765668aab84cf5dcf870c8bc8)
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2015, 03:49:17 PM
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2015, 04:07:08 PM
Bomb at Gatwick eeek:
eeek: eeek:
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2015, 04:10:30 PM
Bomb at Gatwick eeek:
eeek: eeek:
Excess baggage....... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2015, 04:14:02 PM
As I was getting the staff courtesy coach back to the staff car park, I say blokes cutting/strimming the grass twixt North and South terminals. Looks like one of them stumbled on somthing a bit more dangerous than stinging nettles lol:
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2015, 04:17:02 PM
http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Bomb-discovered-Gatwick-Aiport/story-26222044-detail/story.html (http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Bomb-discovered-Gatwick-Aiport/story-26222044-detail/story.html)
As I was getting the staff courtesy coach back to the staff car park, I say blokes cutting/strimming the grass twixt North and South terminals. Looks like one of them stumbled on somthing a bit more dangerous than stinging nettles lol:
Something else waiting to be loaded............. noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2015, 04:21:18 PM
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 24, 2015, 04:32:10 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Nothing to do with budgies either?
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2015, 04:33:33 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Nothing to do with budgies either?
Rust....... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2015, 04:35:05 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Nothing to do with budgies either?
Rust....... noooo:
Thought that was parrots? rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2015, 04:35:28 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Zackly! Thumbs:
You can leave their bikes behind no matter how much they pay for a seat.... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2015, 04:38:13 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Nothing to do with budgies either?
Rust....... noooo:
Thought that was parrots? rubschin:
;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 24, 2015, 04:46:42 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Zackly! Thumbs:
You can leave their bikes behind no matter how much they pay for a seat.... whistle:
Bikes shouln't be on planes full stop. If you want to persue your ridiculous, non-combustion engine, mode of transport, then simply hire one when you are there and boost the local economy. easyJet's problem is they fly A319/A320s - and you can get the bikes in their big plastic boxes into the holds due to the large hold doors. You can't get them into a Boeing 737 as the hold doors are too small. So that rules out Ryanair, Thompson, Norwegian and some BA planes from Gatwick. easyJet are simply overrun as a result.
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2015, 04:48:45 PM
Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Zackly! Thumbs:
You can leave their bikes behind no matter how much they pay for a seat.... whistle:
Bikes shouln't be on planes full stop. If you want to persue your ridiculous, non-combustion engine, mode of transport, then simply hire one when you are there and boost the local economy. easyJet's problem is they fly A319/A320s - and you can get the bikes in their big plastic boxes into the holds due to the large hold doors. You can't get them into a Boeing 737 as the hold doors are too small. So that rules out Ryanair, Thompson, Norwegian and some BA planes from Gatwick. easyJet are simply overrun as a result.
Thumbs: let them get a ferry and cycle there.........
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2015, 05:20:12 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs:Oh, and Im getting a bit annoyed at the way the BBC are covering the Germanwings crash by constantly referring to it as "budget airline Germanwings...".
Are they implying that the airline is less safe than, say BA, because it is "budget"? That those on board were taking a chance by flying on it? All "budget" means nowadays is that you don't get a complimentary G&T and stale sandwich. The maintenance of the aircraft is just as good as that of the "premium" carriers. evil:
Zackly! Thumbs:
You can leave their bikes behind no matter how much they pay for a seat.... whistle:
Bikes shouln't be on planes full stop. If you want to persue your ridiculous, non-combustion engine, mode of transport, then simply hire one when you are there and boost the local economy. easyJet's problem is they fly A319/A320s - and you can get the bikes in their big plastic boxes into the holds due to the large hold doors. You can't get them into a Boeing 737 as the hold doors are too small. So that rules out Ryanair, Thompson, Norwegian and some BA planes from Gatwick. easyJet are simply overrun as a result.
Thumbs: let them get a ferry and cycle there.........
Post by: barmisspah? on March 25, 2015, 05:04:55 PM
http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Bomb-discovered-Gatwick-Aiport/story-26222044-detail/story.html (http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Bomb-discovered-Gatwick-Aiport/story-26222044-detail/story.html)
As I was getting the staff courtesy coach back to the staff car park, I say blokes cutting/strimming the grass twixt North and South terminals. Looks like one of them stumbled on somthing a bit more dangerous than stinging nettles lol:
So how come it hasn't been discovered in the 60 years since the war, surely the grass has been cut in the interim ?
Post by: tel on March 25, 2015, 05:19:21 PM
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2015, 05:27:44 PM
http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Bomb-discovered-Gatwick-Aiport/story-26222044-detail/story.html (http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Bomb-discovered-Gatwick-Aiport/story-26222044-detail/story.html)
As I was getting the staff courtesy coach back to the staff car park, I say blokes cutting/strimming the grass twixt North and South terminals. Looks like one of them stumbled on somthing a bit more dangerous than stinging nettles lol:
So how come it hasn't been discovered in the 60 years since the war, surely the grass has been cut in the interim ?
On the interwebz it said they were digging a ditch....
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 25, 2015, 06:41:37 PM
The worms push them up to the surface.
April 1st is next week. :thumbsup:
Post by: barmisspah? on March 27, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
The worms push them up to the surface.
I now have a picture in my mind of worms doing weight training.
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 27, 2015, 04:37:08 PM
The worms push them up to the surface.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.moddb.com%2Fcache%2Fimages%2Fgames%2F1%2F13%2F12665%2Fthumb_620x2000%2Fwormsarmageddon-02.jpg&hash=6b296b7b47e7cb3ef0e397b6aadec46cb4bb9598)
rubschin:
Post by: tel on March 27, 2015, 11:45:09 PM
The worms push them up to the surface.
I now have a picture in my mind of worms doing weight training.
How do you think that stones always come to the surface?
That they have legs?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 14, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
As a result of this, we have had to sign an instruction today that "we will not fall asleep in an aircraft". Serious.
Post by: apc2010 on April 14, 2015, 07:17:54 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32296170 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32296170)
eeek: ;D
Post by: Nick on April 14, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 14, 2015, 07:24:01 PM
We have already asked the management to have similar shifts...
Post by: Barman on April 14, 2015, 07:24:19 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32296170 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32296170)
As a result of this, we have had to sign an instruction today that "we will not fall asleep in an aircraft". Serious.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on April 14, 2015, 07:28:39 PM
And his shifts are bloody easy compared to ours!
We have already asked the management to have similar shifts...
Any shift is easy if you sleep....... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 14, 2015, 07:33:00 PM
And his shifts are bloody easy compared to ours!
We have already asked the management to have similar shifts...
Any shift is easy if you sleep....... rubschin:
;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 17, 2015, 07:58:24 PM
Not my best decision NickSick
Post by: Nick on April 17, 2015, 10:00:21 PM
Post by: Barman on April 18, 2015, 06:09:45 AM
Nick it. You'll need it :thumbsup:
drumroll:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on April 19, 2015, 04:31:12 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 11, 2015, 08:17:30 PM
We brought in 45 blokes from Romania - putting them up in local HMOs to begin with. They now pay their own way...except 41 of them have left our company and now have different jobs at Gatwick. The work/shifts are too hard apparently...
The same sort of ratios apply to the 23 Bulgarians, 27 Spanish and 16 Portuguese we brought over.
Total madness.
Post by: apc2010 on May 11, 2015, 08:28:45 PM
We are getting totally massacred at work and its only May. God help us when it gets busy...
We brought in 45 blokes from Romania - putting them up in local HMOs to begin with. They now pay their own way...except 41 of them have left our company and now have different jobs at Gatwick. The work/shifts are too hard apparently...
The same sort of ratios apply to the 23 Bulgarians, 27 Spanish and 16 Portuguese we brought over.
Total madness.
noooo:
Post by: Nick on May 12, 2015, 04:34:58 AM
Post by: Steve on May 12, 2015, 08:18:57 AM
Stansted beckons scared2:In my experience it's a fair enough airport. Too late to say now but the Radisson right on the airport is a good place to stay and leave your car.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 06, 2015, 11:01:32 PM
TMR "So you want me to fly back from Cyprus for 2 days and then fly back again? "
Management "Any holiday you have booked is not guaranteed if you apply for promotion which has a different roster"
TMR "You are deliberately putting obstacles in the way of aspirations. Is it any wonder more people don't apply for promotion when holiday - which is hard enough to get as it is - is jeopardised. You are retards."
Management "YOU chose to apply. You have to make sacrifices. "
TMR "YOUR incompetence is biblical."
Post by: apc2010 on June 06, 2015, 11:08:27 PM
Management : "TMR, we'd like to promote you but you will have to work on some of the days you have booked off in June"
TMR "So you want me to fly back from Cyprus for 2 days and then fly back again? "
Management "Any holiday you have booked is not guaranteed if you apply for promotion which has a different roster"
TMR "You are deliberately putting obstacles in the way of aspirations. Is it any wonder more people don't apply for promotion when holiday - which is hard enough to get as it is - is jeopardised. You are retards."
Management "YOU chose to apply. You have to make sacrifices. "
TMR "YOUR incompetence is biblical."
Are you still buying the beers......... eeek:
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2015, 11:21:45 PM
Management : "TMR, we'd like to promote you but you will have to work on some of the days you have booked off in June"They really are a bunch of unmitigated fuckwits aren't they
TMR "So you want me to fly back from Cyprus for 2 days and then fly back again? "
Management "Any holiday you have booked is not guaranteed if you apply for promotion which has a different roster"
TMR "You are deliberately putting obstacles in the way of aspirations. Is it any wonder more people don't apply for promotion when holiday - which is hard enough to get as it is - is jeopardised. You are retards."
Management "YOU chose to apply. You have to make sacrifices. "
TMR "YOUR incompetence is biblical."
Post by: apc2010 on June 06, 2015, 11:25:33 PM
Management : "TMR, we'd like to promote you but you will have to work on some of the days you have booked off in June"They really are a bunch of unmitigated fuckwits aren't they
TMR "So you want me to fly back from Cyprus for 2 days and then fly back again? "
Management "Any holiday you have booked is not guaranteed if you apply for promotion which has a different roster"
TMR "You are deliberately putting obstacles in the way of aspirations. Is it any wonder more people don't apply for promotion when holiday - which is hard enough to get as it is - is jeopardised. You are retards."
Management "YOU chose to apply. You have to make sacrifices. "
TMR "YOUR incompetence is biblical."
The Smuggers......... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 07, 2015, 12:03:11 AM
In 50 minutes I have to track about 15 flights, keep checking the ETAs, keep checking what stand they will be positioned on and then make sure that at least 45 baggage carts all get to the right stand at the right time. And then get the last few late check-in bags there as well. And lift hundreds of bags onto the baggage carts while I am at it.
All for an extra £0.47 per hour.
They want me to "act up" tomorrow.
If I don't get my holiday approved, they can go fuck themselves
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 08, 2015, 08:57:15 AM
The thing is, I have been "acting up" for the last month - doing the job I have applied for to cover when they are missing a Line Controller. I have to say it is by far the most stressful thing I have ever done. Far more stressful than presenting a make or break project plan to the board of Nationwide Building Society.
In 50 minutes I have to track about 15 flights, keep checking the ETAs, keep checking what stand they will be positioned on and then make sure that at least 45 baggage carts all get to the right stand at the right time. And then get the last few late check-in bags there as well. And lift hundreds of bags onto the baggage carts while I am at it.
All for an extra £0.47 per hour.
They want me to "act up" tomorrow.
If I don't get my holiday approved, they can go fuck themselves
Alternatively, you could really "act up" whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 09, 2015, 01:26:25 PM
Latest response from TMR : "SMD"
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2015, 01:29:19 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 09, 2015, 01:38:27 PM
Bell-ends of the highest order.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 12, 2015, 04:10:41 PM
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2015, 04:15:33 PM
Post by: Miss Creant on June 12, 2015, 05:03:45 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:Miss D says "Bring peaches" when we meet for lunch rubschin: rubschin:
Isn't she dead?
Not Miss D obviously.
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2015, 05:05:02 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 12, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:Miss D says "Bring peaches" when we meet for lunch rubschin: rubschin:
Isn't she dead?
Not Miss D obviously.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 15, 2015, 05:37:42 PM
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2015, 05:39:29 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 15, 2015, 05:42:58 PM
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2015, 05:43:53 PM
Post by: Steve on June 15, 2015, 06:57:34 PM
Promoted:thumbsup: a victory over numpty management happ096
Post by: apc2010 on June 17, 2015, 02:41:11 PM
Promoted
Beers on you..... cloud9:
Post by: miss Tchevious on June 17, 2015, 05:06:27 PM
Promoted
Beers on you..... cloud9:
cloud9:
Post by: boogs on June 18, 2015, 07:36:47 PM
Promoted
happ096 Congratulations TMR
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 05, 2015, 08:16:30 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 14, 2015, 12:05:06 AM
Post by: apc2010 on July 14, 2015, 09:07:27 AM
Night shift seems to involve a lot of smoking...
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 14, 2015, 10:09:46 PM
Post by: apc2010 on July 15, 2015, 10:59:24 AM
Tonight's duties done. Now to order the takeaway curry
Your oven been cleaned too... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on July 15, 2015, 02:07:44 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 12, 2015, 08:50:47 PM
Oh dear. How sad. Never mind.
Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 14, 2015, 02:11:39 PM
Post by: Barman on November 14, 2015, 02:24:52 PM
A man attempting to get the easyJet flight to Paris panicked as he was going through security and was tackled - his bag contained a gun and hand grenade. North Terminal evacuated.
eeek:
Post by: Nick on November 14, 2015, 02:45:44 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 14, 2015, 04:32:50 PM
Post by: Nick on November 14, 2015, 04:34:38 PM
Post by: Barman on November 14, 2015, 04:34:48 PM
Another gun was found strapped to his body, apparently.
eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:
Post by: Nick on November 14, 2015, 04:36:24 PM
redface:
Post by: Barman on November 14, 2015, 04:43:09 PM
Look on the bright side, at least he was off to shoot some Frogs :thumbsup:
redface:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 14, 2015, 05:31:17 PM
So I did.
When I woke up there were over 120 dead.
He does, indeed, work in mysterious ways redface:
Post by: Nick on November 14, 2015, 05:38:08 PM
They stopped and told him they could not speak or tell them what to do and made throat slashing gestures. He reported it to the Plod
Sometimes I think nuking the entire Middle East is an attractive option..............
Post by: apc2010 on November 14, 2015, 06:00:51 PM
When I went to be last night there was a thing on Facebook saying "Pray for France" and about 40 were confirmed dead.
So I did.
When I woke up there were over 120 dead.
He does, indeed, work in mysterious ways redface:
;D ;D redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 14, 2015, 06:32:14 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 14, 2015, 06:59:38 PM
That cunt would probably defend them. The best thing he ever did was die. cussing:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 14, 2015, 09:08:19 PM
Post by: Barman on November 14, 2015, 11:30:53 PM
When I went to be last night there was a thing on Facebook saying "Pray for France" and about 40 were confirmed dead.
So I did.
When I woke up there were over 120 dead.
He does, indeed, work in mysterious ways redface:
happy001
Post by: Nick on November 15, 2015, 07:05:35 AM
Blimey, who could have seen that coming? ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 02, 2015, 07:53:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wAw05iNaIU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wAw05iNaIU)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2015, 08:01:35 PM
Putting steps on the back of a plane is slightly tricky, but should take no more than about 1 minute. Our esteemed Mr. Day (lovely old bloke but aviation's own Nick). This is speeded up and was over 8 minutes...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wAw05iNaIU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wAw05iNaIU)
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 27, 2016, 03:00:57 AM
whistle:
Post by: Barman on July 27, 2016, 06:56:32 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DatuR97ba2Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DatuR97ba2Y)
whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
I thought it looked quite gentle...
Quote
carriageway
What a twat... Wankah:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 15, 2016, 07:05:01 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 10, 2016, 09:10:45 PM
easyJet
Aer Lingus
Icelandair
Vueling
Thomas Cook
Ryanair
Small Planet
Titan
Montenegro
Aegean
Pegasus
Ukraine
Air Europa
Iraq
Wizz
TAP
Tunisair
and possibly Air Transat and MedView (please NO!).
This is gonna get messy
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2016, 09:50:06 PM
The list of airlines we've taken on continues apace. We now have:-
easyJet
Aer Lingus
Icelandair
Vueling
Thomas Cook
Ryanair
Small Planet
Titan
Montenegro
Aegean
Pegasus
Ukraine
Air Europa
Iraq
Wizz
TAP
Tunisair
and possibly Air Transat and MedView (please NO!).
This is gonna get messy
Need some help...? rubschin:
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 10, 2016, 09:59:47 PM
The list of airlines we've taken on continues apace. We now have:-Never heard of half those. rubschin:
easyJet
Aer Lingus
Icelandair
Vueling
Thomas Cook
Ryanair
Small Planet
Titan
Montenegro
Aegean
Pegasus
Ukraine
Air Europa
Iraq
Wizz
TAP
Tunisair
and possibly Air Transat and MedView (please NO!).
This is gonna get messy
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2016, 10:05:14 PM
The list of airlines we've taken on continues apace. We now have:-Never heard of half those. rubschin:
easyJet
Aer Lingus
Icelandair
Vueling
Thomas Cook
Ryanair
Small Planet
Titan
Montenegro
Aegean
Pegasus
Ukraine
Air Europa
Iraq
Wizz
TAP
Tunisair
and possibly Air Transat and MedView (please NO!).
This is gonna get messy
I expect Your Man has... ;)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 11, 2016, 08:32:51 PM
And Travel Services. And Swiss Air. Not major airlines in themselves, but when added together we are talking of an awful lot of grief. Eyes bigger than belly springs to mind.The list of airlines we've taken on continues apace. We now have:-Never heard of half those. rubschin:
easyJet
Aer Lingus
Icelandair
Vueling
Thomas Cook
Ryanair
Small Planet
Titan
Montenegro
Aegean
Pegasus
Ukraine
Air Europa
Iraq
Wizz
TAP
Tunisair
and possibly Air Transat and MedView (please NO!).
This is gonna get messy
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 23, 2016, 03:32:41 PM
easyJet (existing airline)
Aer Lingus (existing airline)
Icelandair (new airline)
Vueling (new)
Thomas Cook (new, ski flights 500ish bags)
Ryanair (new)
Small Planet (existing)
Titan (existing)
Montenegro (existing)
Aegean (new, 3 segregations of baggge (Local, Transfer and Priority))
Pegasus (new, 3 segragations)
Ukraine (new, 4 segragations)
Air Europa (existing)
Iraq (existing)
Wizz (existing)
TAP (new, 3 segratations)
Tunisair (new, 2 segragations)
Denim Air (fuck knows)
MedView (B747 ~ 1,100 bags per flight and pilot has to use the Company Credit card to pay for fuel, everything else as no credit facilities)
Royal Air Maroc (liable to be shite)
We were promised 380 staff being TUPE'd over. Reality is closer to 110. This is going to be utterly hilarious eveilgrin:
Post by: Nick on November 23, 2016, 03:34:39 PM
Post by: apc2010 on November 23, 2016, 03:36:24 PM
Kill me now.
easyJet (existing airline)
Aer Lingus (existing airline)
Icelandair (new airline)
Vueling (new)
Thomas Cook (new, ski flights 500ish bags)
Ryanair (new)
Small Planet (existing)
Titan (existing)
Montenegro (existing)
Aegean (new, 3 segregations of baggge (Local, Transfer and Priority))
Pegasus (new, 3 segragations)
Ukraine (new, 4 segragations)
Air Europa (existing)
Iraq (existing)
Wizz (existing)
TAP (new, 3 segratations)
Tunisair (new, 2 segragations)
Denim Air (fuck knows)
MedView (B747 ~ 1,100 bags per flight and pilot has to use the Company Credit card to pay for fuel, everything else as no credit facilities)
Royal Air Maroc (liable to be shite)
We were promised 380 staff being TUPE'd over. Reality is closer to 110. This is going to be utterly hilarious eveilgrin:
More cheap flights .... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 23, 2016, 03:39:15 PM
Kill me now.
easyJet (existing airline)
Aer Lingus (existing airline)
Icelandair (new airline)
Vueling (new)
Thomas Cook (new, ski flights 500ish bags)
Ryanair (new)
Small Planet (existing)
Titan (existing)
Montenegro (existing)
Aegean (new, 3 segregations of baggge (Local, Transfer and Priority))
Pegasus (new, 3 segragations)
Ukraine (new, 4 segragations)
Air Europa (existing)
Iraq (existing)
Wizz (existing)
TAP (new, 3 segratations)
Tunisair (new, 2 segragations)
Denim Air (fuck knows)
MedView (B747 ~ 1,100 bags per flight and pilot has to use the Company Credit card to pay for fuel, everything else as no credit facilities)
Royal Air Maroc (liable to be shite)
We were promised 380 staff being TUPE'd over. Reality is closer to 110. This is going to be utterly hilarious eveilgrin:
More cheap flights .... Thumbs:
More bags missing their flights :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on November 25, 2016, 02:53:38 AM
More hastily recruited staff getting in your way?Kill me now.
easyJet (existing airline)
Aer Lingus (existing airline)
Icelandair (new airline)
Vueling (new)
Thomas Cook (new, ski flights 500ish bags)
Ryanair (new)
Small Planet (existing)
Titan (existing)
Montenegro (existing)
Aegean (new, 3 segregations of baggge (Local, Transfer and Priority))
Pegasus (new, 3 segragations)
Ukraine (new, 4 segragations)
Air Europa (existing)
Iraq (existing)
Wizz (existing)
TAP (new, 3 segratations)
Tunisair (new, 2 segragations)
Denim Air (fuck knows)
MedView (B747 ~ 1,100 bags per flight and pilot has to use the Company Credit card to pay for fuel, everything else as no credit facilities)
Royal Air Maroc (liable to be shite)
We were promised 380 staff being TUPE'd over. Reality is closer to 110. This is going to be utterly hilarious eveilgrin:
More cheap flights .... Thumbs:
More bags missing their flights :thumbsup:
More "convicted terrorist nutter found working air side" headlines in the Daily Misery?
Think I'll avoid Airwick Gatport for a while
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 04, 2016, 08:07:02 PM
Except MedView. What a pile of unadulterated shite that is. A tide of human filth arriving from Lagos and the same going back - 455 passengers each with a baggage allowance of 70kg (economy) or 102kg (business class). And they utilise every kilo. Aggressive, no manners each and every passenger. The flight doesn't go until 2130, but when I left at 1900 we had already loaded 420 bags (every one 32kg) onto 12 bins. We couldn't do any more as we had no more bins until we emptied the inbound plane (24 bins on it).
On Friday night just gone (I wasn't there) one of the passengers tried to board minus something important - her baby, who she had left in the toilets...
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2016, 08:11:02 PM
My first day with all the new airlines. Generally, no real problems.
Except MedView. What a pile of unadulterated shite that is. A tide of human filth arriving from Lagos and the same going back - 455 passengers each with a baggage allowance of 70kg (economy) or 102kg (business class). And they utilise every kilo. Aggressive, no manners each and every passenger. The flight doesn't go until 2130, but when I left at 1900 we had already loaded 420 bags (every one 32kg) onto 12 bins. We couldn't do any more as we had no more bins until we emptied the inbound plane (24 bins on it).
On Friday night just gone (I wasn't there) one of the passengers tried to board minus something important - her baby, who she had left in the toilets...
i flew to Lagos with British Caledonian - what a nightmare that was.... noooo:
Everybody on the aeroplane (apart from me) had a mahoosive holdall on their laps full of things they were taking back to sell - the bloke next to me had one full of zip fasteners...
We would never have got off in an emergency....
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 04, 2016, 08:41:44 PM
The flight shouldn't be allowed - it goes out dangerously overweight, most AAA security is conveniently ignored by the crew and some nights it is delayed until they can pay for the fuel they need. No-one on the airport wanted them. We were told by Gatwick to take them - and name our price. We charge easyJet £550 per plane. We're charging MedView £10,000. If MedView doesn't pay it, Gatwick will.My first day with all the new airlines. Generally, no real problems.
Except MedView. What a pile of unadulterated shite that is. A tide of human filth arriving from Lagos and the same going back - 455 passengers each with a baggage allowance of 70kg (economy) or 102kg (business class). And they utilise every kilo. Aggressive, no manners each and every passenger. The flight doesn't go until 2130, but when I left at 1900 we had already loaded 420 bags (every one 32kg) onto 12 bins. We couldn't do any more as we had no more bins until we emptied the inbound plane (24 bins on it).
On Friday night just gone (I wasn't there) one of the passengers tried to board minus something important - her baby, who she had left in the toilets...
i flew to Lagos with British Caledonian - what a nightmare that was.... noooo:
Everybody on the aeroplane (apart from me) had a mahoosive holdall on their laps full of things they were taking back to sell - the bloke next to me had one full of zip fasteners...
We would never have got off in an emergency....
But it's still not enough.
Post by: Steve on December 04, 2016, 08:50:01 PM
It ain't just the passengers and crew at risk
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 04, 2016, 09:08:15 PM
"it goes out dangerously overweight" scared2: scared2: scared2:Gatwick has a long Runway and it needs every yard to clear the ground and then it crawls - very slowly - upwards. The fully loaded Emirates A380 is in the air 2/3 of the way...
It ain't just the passengers and crew at risk
Post by: Steve on December 04, 2016, 11:43:25 PM
I guess there isn't a whistle-blower hotline for ground crew"it goes out dangerously overweight" scared2: scared2: scared2:Gatwick has a long Runway and it needs every yard to clear the ground and then it crawls - very slowly - upwards. The fully loaded Emirates A380 is in the air 2/3 of the way...
It ain't just the passengers and crew at risk
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 05, 2016, 09:16:23 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 05, 2016, 10:02:26 AM
"it goes out dangerously overweight" scared2: scared2: scared2:Indeed not, otherwise we needn't bother much.
It ain't just the passengers and crew at risk
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 07, 2016, 09:13:02 PM
Tonight before I left at 1845, 366 passengers and we'd already had over 300 bags. All marked "32kg" - probably another 500 to come. One the bags was oozing a mysterious slime and smelled of rotting fish.
Utterly disgusterous.
Post by: Steve on December 07, 2016, 10:21:09 PM
Sunday night - 350 "passengers" and 766 bags. All marked "32kg" - but we weighed one at 47kg.Why not just refuse to load them? Well accidentally leave it where it'll rarely be found
Tonight before I left at 1845, 366 passengers and we'd already had over 300 bags. All marked "32kg" - probably another 500 to come. One the bags was oozing a mysterious slime and smelled of rotting fish.
Utterly disgusterous.
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 08, 2016, 09:16:16 AM
Sunday night - 350 "passengers" and 766 bags. All marked "32kg" - but we weighed one at 47kg.
Tonight before I left at 1845, 366 passengers and we'd already had over 300 bags. All marked "32kg" - probably another 500 to come. One the bags was oozing a mysterious slime and smelled of rotting fish.
Utterly disgusterous.
Can't you class items like that as a potential biohazard and pass it on to security? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 08, 2016, 10:11:53 AM
Sunday night - 350 "passengers" and 766 bags. All marked "32kg" - but we weighed one at 47kg.Why not just refuse to load them? Well accidentally leave it where it'll rarely be found
Tonight before I left at 1845, 366 passengers and we'd already had over 300 bags. All marked "32kg" - probably another 500 to come. One the bags was oozing a mysterious slime and smelled of rotting fish.
Utterly disgusterous.
rubschin:
:thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on December 08, 2016, 11:46:35 AM
So if someone was to phone one of the hotlines . . . . . . . .
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 08, 2016, 01:17:33 PM
You do get some lovely skies at Gatwick.
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 08, 2016, 01:30:06 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20161208%2F0d725c73770469ee612e15a9b8c51547.jpg&hash=25b1c18620e46353a1c793aa9eb3ca673f311bef)
You do get some lovely skies at Gatwick.
"Red sky at night
Don't get on the flight"
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 08, 2016, 07:07:48 PM
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2016, 07:57:08 PM
Only 650 of the 796 bags made the plane last night - cargo took up too much space. The other 146 bags have to be "rushed" onto the next flight on Friday. Good luck with that.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on December 08, 2016, 09:35:16 PM
Only 650 of the 796 bags made the plane last night - cargo took up too much space. The other 146 bags have to be "rushed" onto the next flight on Friday. Good luck with that.
;D ;D
Post by: Steve on December 09, 2016, 01:47:43 PM
IIRC the 32kg limit is a health and safety measure. So if some fool at check in checks a 40+kg bag as 32kg then wouldn't blame=claim compo be involved if the bag lugger happened to then show signs of back strain. Necessitating a period of time resting in the sun on some mediterranean island?
Post by: Barman on December 09, 2016, 01:51:18 PM
Another thunk
IIRC the 32kg limit is a health and safety measure. So if some fool at check in checks a 40+kg bag as 32kg then wouldn't blame=claim compo be involved if the bag lugger happened to then show signs of back strain. Necessitating a period of time resting in the sun on some mediterranean island?
Or Lagos! Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on December 09, 2016, 01:55:44 PM
No, LagersAnother thunk
IIRC the 32kg limit is a health and safety measure. So if some fool at check in checks a 40+kg bag as 32kg then wouldn't blame=claim compo be involved if the bag lugger happened to then show signs of back strain. Necessitating a period of time resting in the sun on some mediterranean island?
Or Lagos! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 09, 2016, 03:04:40 PM
Another thunk
IIRC the 32kg limit is a health and safety measure. So if some fool at check in checks a 40+kg bag as 32kg then wouldn't blame=claim compo be involved if the bag lugger happened to then show signs of back strain. Necessitating a period of time resting in the sun on some mediterranean island?
MedView supply their own check-in staff - they're not ours. I believe they have a "relaxed" attitude towards weight limits.
Post by: Nick on December 09, 2016, 03:10:19 PM
https://medviewairline.com/ (https://medviewairline.com/)
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 09, 2016, 03:27:30 PM
Post by: Nick on December 09, 2016, 03:28:12 PM
Post by: Steve on December 09, 2016, 05:47:54 PM
Another thunk
IIRC the 32kg limit is a health and safety measure. So if some fool at check in checks a 40+kg bag as 32kg then wouldn't blame=claim compo be involved if the bag lugger happened to then show signs of back strain. Necessitating a period of time resting in the sun on some mediterranean island?
MedView supply their own check-in staff - they're not ours. I believe they have a "relaxed" attitude towards weight limits.
even better, they can be sued for deliberate negligence thereby paying for your medical holiday in Cyprus and your employer won't resent it
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 10, 2016, 08:57:59 AM
Post by: Steve on December 10, 2016, 10:56:19 AM
I see it was 2 hours 40 minutes late departing last night. The residents of Charlwood must have loved to hear a Boeing 747-400 thundering overhead at 00.49 this morning ;DIf they've read this thread then sleep is totally out of the question until they know it's left the area
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 12, 2016, 08:08:34 PM
Last night 941 bags, 89 missed, plane full.
Bearing in mind the fish in the bags, can you imagine the smell of the ones that missed
sick2: sick2: sick2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 15, 2016, 09:29:58 PM
The 12 hours where I was looking after all our other flights today was without doubt the 12 shittiest hours I have ever done. And my next shift will be worserer. It's beyond a joke now, 10 extra airlines and only 5 extra staff.
And one of my colleagues forgot to send a firearm out to a flight this morning, which is about the worst thing you can do. He'll be strung up for this, despite the fact that he was trying to look after about 20 other flights at the same time.
Post by: Steve on December 15, 2016, 10:02:17 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 16, 2016, 09:11:02 AM
What happens to firearms that don't get sent out? Surely that's not as bad as sending one that shouldn't
The firearm will be held by Customs until the passenger returns to pick it up. The whole process went wrong yesterday - we collect the firearm from the passenger and then take it through security with the requisite paperwork. We then retain it and take it to the aircraft where the flight dispatcher signs for it and advises the Captain of its presence. It is put in a separate hold on the aircraft. The flight dispatcher SHOULD have been advised that a firearm was expected and SHOULD have rung us to ask where it was. He/she didn't.
The bloke who collected the fireram SHOULD have placed it alongside the bags to be sent out, but for reasons unknown he decided to almost hide it next to one of the desks at the far end of the baggage hall. Not good.
Post by: Steve on December 16, 2016, 12:37:50 PM
Complicated this baggage business. Well more than most think it is.
Post by: apc2010 on December 16, 2016, 12:54:10 PM
What happens to firearms that don't get sent out? Surely that's not as bad as sending one that shouldn't
The firearm will be held by Customs until the passenger returns to pick it up. The whole process went wrong yesterday - we collect the firearm from the passenger and then take it through security with the requisite paperwork. We then retain it and take it to the aircraft where the flight dispatcher signs for it and advises the Captain of its presence. It is put in a separate hold on the aircraft. The flight dispatcher SHOULD have been advised that a firearm was expected and SHOULD have rung us to ask where it was. He/she didn't.
The bloke who collected the fireram SHOULD have placed it alongside the bags to be sent out, but for reasons unknown he decided to almost hide it next to one of the desks at the far end of the baggage hall. Not good.
Will he be fired........ whistle:
Post by: Steve on December 16, 2016, 11:06:28 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38347283 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38347283)
Post by: Pirate on December 16, 2016, 11:31:41 PM
What happens to firearms that don't get sent out? Surely that's not as bad as sending one that shouldn't
The firearm will be held by Customs until the passenger returns to pick it up. The whole process went wrong yesterday - we collect the firearm from the passenger and then take it through security with the requisite paperwork. We then retain it and take it to the aircraft where the flight dispatcher signs for it and advises the Captain of its presence. It is put in a separate hold on the aircraft. The flight dispatcher SHOULD have been advised that a firearm was expected and SHOULD have rung us to ask where it was. He/she didn't.
The bloke who collected the firearm SHOULD have placed it alongside the bags to be sent out, but for reasons unknown he decided to almost hide it next to one of the desks at the far end of the baggage hall. Not good.
Will he be fired........ whistle:
Yes...if they can find the gun...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2016, 07:57:18 PM
Everyone at Gatwick is thoroughly pissed off with this airline, apart from the CEO - apparently the passengers spend so mucg in duty free that he insists that it is kept open until the last passenger has boarded...
Last night 70 passengers DIDN'T board as the flight had been oversold. Cue riots at check-in and mass attendance by Sussex police.
Until today, no flight has been delayed due to me sending the bags out late. Today, 12 were delayed. noooo: I phoned the overall Baggage Manager at 0830 and told him we were about the run into a stinking pile of shite unless we had more staff. He turned up, along with both Duty Managers, the Ramp Manager, a Ramp Duty Manager and three blokes from the ramp. And still all the bags went out late - by up to 50 minutes. Appalling.
By the time they left 3 hours later, they were totally knackered and were muttering about "we really need to resolve this headcount issue..."
No shit. The next 3 days of my shift promise to be exactly the same. Merry fucking Christmas Xmas4:
Post by: Nick on December 20, 2016, 07:58:48 PM
Fancy a pint in Brighton?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2016, 08:04:49 PM
eveilgrin:
Fancy a pint in Brighton?
I'm not gay.
Post by: Nick on December 20, 2016, 08:12:19 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 20, 2016, 08:32:44 PM
Pity noooo:
eeek:
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
neither is most of Brightoneveilgrin:
Fancy a pint in Brighton?
I'm not gay.
Post by: apc2010 on December 20, 2016, 11:23:52 PM
neither is most of Brightoneveilgrin:
Fancy a pint in Brighton?
I'm not gay.
All lezzers,,,,,,, rubschin:
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2016, 11:26:21 PM
::)neither is most of Brightoneveilgrin:
Fancy a pint in Brighton?
I'm not gay.
All lezzers,,,,,,, rubschin:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2016, 07:34:43 AM
neither is most of Brightoneveilgrin:
Fancy a pint in Brighton?
I'm not gay.
All lezzers,,,,,,, rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 29, 2016, 08:42:17 PM
My now ex-colleague Gerrard...
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2016, 08:48:31 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2494228/easyjet-passengers-forced-off-plane-at-gatwick-airport-after-ground-crew-accidentally-pushed-it-onto-the-grass-where-it-got-stuck/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2494228/easyjet-passengers-forced-off-plane-at-gatwick-airport-after-ground-crew-accidentally-pushed-it-onto-the-grass-where-it-got-stuck/)
My now ex-colleague Gerrard...
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 29, 2016, 09:10:46 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2016, 09:18:11 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2494228/easyjet-passengers-forced-off-plane-at-gatwick-airport-after-ground-crew-accidentally-pushed-it-onto-the-grass-where-it-got-stuck/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2494228/easyjet-passengers-forced-off-plane-at-gatwick-airport-after-ground-crew-accidentally-pushed-it-onto-the-grass-where-it-got-stuck/)
My now ex-colleague Gerrard...
;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 23, 2017, 08:11:58 PM
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 08:15:32 PM
Goodbye easyJet from the South Terminal
Is that good then...?
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2017, 08:19:53 PM
Goodbye easyJet from the South Terminal
Is that good then...?
Or just a nice farewell to a plane........ rubschin:
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 08:25:14 PM
Goodbye easyJet from the South Terminal
Is that good then...?
Or just a nice farewell to a plane........ rubschin:
Awwww.... does he do that every time do you think...? ;D
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2017, 08:27:36 PM
Goodbye easyJet from the South Terminal
Is that good then...?
Or just a nice farewell to a plane........ rubschin:
Awwww.... does he do that every time do you think...? ;D
If the snow's not too deep .......... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 08:28:04 PM
Goodbye easyJet from the South Terminal
Is that good then...?
Or just a nice farewell to a plane........ rubschin:
Awwww.... does he do that every time do you think...? ;D
If the snow's not too deep .......... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on January 23, 2017, 08:32:20 PM
(https://s28.postimg.org/rmhboc0fd/tmr2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rmhboc0fd/)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 23, 2017, 08:51:56 PM
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2017, 09:19:16 PM
From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Good to see you keeping to the old north/south divide.......... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on January 24, 2017, 05:18:49 AM
From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 24, 2017, 09:11:18 PM
Yesterday I had 12 blokes, today I had 5, the rest had to go to the North terminal. That made it tricky.From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on January 25, 2017, 01:04:42 AM
Yesterday I had 12 blokes, today I had 5, the rest had to go to the North terminal. That made it tricky.From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Sounds like LL........ redface:
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 25, 2017, 06:23:51 AM
"Go to the North terminal" rubschin:Yesterday I had 12 blokes, today I had 5, the rest had to go to the North terminal. That made it tricky.From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Sounds like LL........ redface:
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2017, 08:45:55 AM
Yesterday I had 12 blokes, today I had 5, the rest had to go to the North terminal. That made it tricky.From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Sounds like LL........ redface:
Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 26, 2017, 05:24:48 PM
Yesterday I had 12 blokes, today I had 5, the rest had to go to the North terminal. That made it tricky.From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Sounds like LL........ redface:
Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Should we get our black suits ready for when LL reads Apey's comment... rubschin:
Post by: Steve on January 26, 2017, 06:07:12 PM
noooo: long way to go for a funeral where it'll be a cash barYesterday I had 12 blokes, today I had 5, the rest had to go to the North terminal. That made it tricky.From tomorrow all easyJet flights go from the North terminal. It will be utter chaos- not tomorrow or Wednesday as easyJet have massively reduced the number of flights for a couple of days- after that.
Today we sent 88 flights from the South, tomorrow we only have 42
Lazy... noooo:
Sounds like LL........ redface:
Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Should we get our black suits ready for when LL reads Apey's comment... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on January 27, 2017, 08:03:25 AM
noooo: long way to go for a funeral where it'll be a cash bar
Should we get our black suits ready for when LL reads Apey's comment... rubschin:
happy001
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 21, 2017, 08:23:50 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4243706/BA-baggage-handlers-told-STOP-urinating-plane-holds.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4243706/BA-baggage-handlers-told-STOP-urinating-plane-holds.html)
Post by: Steve on February 21, 2017, 09:31:58 AM
Just what the hell is TMR drinking these days... eeek:eeek:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4243706/BA-baggage-handlers-told-STOP-urinating-plane-holds.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4243706/BA-baggage-handlers-told-STOP-urinating-plane-holds.html)
noooo: noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 21, 2017, 09:44:20 AM
Just what the hell is TMR drinking these days... eeek:eeek:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4243706/BA-baggage-handlers-told-STOP-urinating-plane-holds.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4243706/BA-baggage-handlers-told-STOP-urinating-plane-holds.html)
noooo: noooo:
noooo:
Although it does seem somewhat unlikely...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 21, 2017, 10:06:17 AM
Post by: Nick on February 21, 2017, 10:12:23 AM
I believe it happens but have never witnessed it. Most liquids in the hold are bottles of red wine/whisky/other booze that get stolen when idiot passengers don't pack them properly.
whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on March 03, 2017, 11:26:35 PM
Post by: Steve on March 04, 2017, 12:49:20 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4280092/Travel-chaos-thousands-passengers-Manchester.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4280092/Travel-chaos-thousands-passengers-Manchester.html)Oops
Post by: apc2010 on March 04, 2017, 12:50:57 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4280092/Travel-chaos-thousands-passengers-Manchester.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4280092/Travel-chaos-thousands-passengers-Manchester.html)Oops
As TMR would agree ,,,,,,fucking northerners ........... noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2017, 08:59:44 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4280092/Travel-chaos-thousands-passengers-Manchester.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4280092/Travel-chaos-thousands-passengers-Manchester.html)Oops
As TMR would agree ,,,,,,fucking northerners ........... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 04, 2017, 07:46:00 PM
Looks to me like he was pushing the plane too fast, the push-back bar broke and he didn't react quickly enough to stop. Northern twat.
As an aside, you don't need a 30 tonne push-back tug to push a 79 tonne aircraft, a smaller 13.5 tonne one is more suited to the job.
Post by: Steve on March 04, 2017, 08:04:44 PM
That's our lot lol: lol: lol:;D
Looks to me like he was pushing the plane too fast, the push-back bar broke and he didn't react quickly enough to stop. Northern twat.
As an aside, you don't need a 30 tonne push-back tug to push a 79 tonne aircraft, a smaller 13.5 tonne one is more suited to the job.
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2017, 07:31:17 AM
That's our lot lol: lol: lol:
Looks to me like he was pushing the plane too fast, the push-back bar broke and he didn't react quickly enough to stop. Northern twat.
As an aside, you don't need a 30 tonne push-back tug to push a 79 tonne aircraft, a smaller 13.5 tonne one is more suited to the job.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Just One More on March 22, 2017, 09:43:34 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 22, 2017, 10:23:42 PM
http://www.facebook.com/eveningstandard/videos/1487219781321678/ (http://www.facebook.com/eveningstandard/videos/1487219781321678/)Lutonistan...
Post by: apc2010 on March 22, 2017, 10:38:13 PM
http://www.facebook.com/eveningstandard/videos/1487219781321678/ (http://www.facebook.com/eveningstandard/videos/1487219781321678/)
AFFS ........ cussing:
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 28, 2017, 07:56:58 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4455814/Disabled-airline-passenger-s-luggage-burnt-crisp.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4455814/Disabled-airline-passenger-s-luggage-burnt-crisp.html)
Post by: Steve on April 28, 2017, 08:12:12 PM
Ok so the bag fell off and Spanish baggage handlers wrapped it in cellophane or somesuch, how does that explain it apparently catching fire en route? rubschin:They packed a quadcopter?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4455814/Disabled-airline-passenger-s-luggage-burnt-crisp.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4455814/Disabled-airline-passenger-s-luggage-burnt-crisp.html)
Or a stew?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 24, 2017, 07:26:35 PM
1. 04.30, leave the office, go to the baggage hall, grab the newbie who has been late 3 times within the last month, take him back to the crew room to get his possessions and then escort him land-side, remove his security pass and sack him there and then.
2. 04.46 go into the baggage hall to attend a kerfuffle arising from two of his mongtard friends from Croydon who have found out he has been sacked. Take them back to the crew room to get their possessions and then escort them land-side, advise them they are both suspended pending further investigations.
3. 05.01 Phone call from a flight despatcher asking where the bags for the Amsterdam were - they should have been there 10 minutes earlier. Go into the baggage hall to ask the Line Controller where they were. He advises that they were sent 10 minutes earlier, but the plane was on stand 145 which is nearer Charlwood than the baggage hall. There were only 9 bags anyway. Rang the despatcher to advise him to stop pissing his knickers as he should have been aware of this.
4. 05.08 Phone call from a flight despatcher asking where the last bags (about 20) for the Ibiza flight were as they should have been there by now. Go into the baggage hall to ask the Line Controller where they were. He advises them that he has just sent them as he didn't have any blokes left who could take them until a few minutes ago. The plane is on stand 176 which is even nearer to Charlwood than the baggage hall.
5. 05.20 The computer system shows that we are being blamed (Code 18) for the delayed departure to the Ibiza flight. Reports will need to be made.
6. 05.22 The computer system shows that we are being blamed for another delay on the Almeria flight due to bags turning up late. The plane was on stand 160R which is near halfway between 145 and 176. Also near one of the air-side smoking areas and "Toni's Takeaway" which provides much lovely caloric fried foodstuffs to all Gatwick workers air-side. The same Line Controller was responsible for these bags. Another report for him to complete.
7. 05.48 Phone call from Check-in asking us to locate a bag as the passenger (I refuse to call them "customers") has left his Passport in it. Twat.
8. 06.01 Camp French-sounding Check-in bloke calls to say that 2 bags have entered the baggage system which contain ammunition for sporting rifles. I advise that the bags will be highlighted by the X-ray scanners, removed, placed in "level 4 " security (by the Gatwick security bods) and then taken, by security to the boarding gate to be vetted with the passenger in attendance. Subsequently, I interrogate the baggage system and find that the bags have skipped merrily through the X-ray process and after going into the baggage hall I discover that they have alreay been sent to the plane on stand 174. eeek: eeek: eeek: I grab a Line Controller and throw him into the company car, speeding off to to stand 174 ignoring the 20mph speed limit. We get to the plane and luckily they haven't started loading the plane. We pull baggage carts apart and find the two offending bags - and they were seriously heavy. How much ammunition was there? Bags returned to Check-in so that the correct process, invloving the correct paperwork is adhered to. Futile, however, as the plane would have departed before then. Passengers and bags officially offloaded and they would have had to wait until the next flight, 6 hours later.
9. 06.57 Get back to the office to find that the Line Controller responsible for the 2 delays has fucked off early without completing the reports required.
10. 07.11 Check-in call to request a bag is returned to them as the passenger has left his vital medicine in it. Twat.
11. 07.17 Check-in call to say that there is a 3rd bag with ammunition in it. The plane has just been pushed out. The pushback tug driver receives a message to pull the plane back onto stand. I again race to stand 174 and climb inside the hold, retrieve the offending bag (again extremely heavy with ammo) and throw it in the boot. The plane is pushed back and departs 45 minutes late.
12. 07.22 I attend the smoking area for 2 well-earned ciggies and then Toni's takeaway for the "full breakfast stick". A hearty 1/2 soft french stick with 2 fried eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, mushrooms and chips. £4.20.
13. 07.51 Back in the office, Check-in call again, asking if they can send a 145kg electric wheelchair down through the baggage belt system. I tell them to kindly fuck off and learn the proper procedures. (these things get taken straight to the plane, along with the passenger in a special vehicle that hydraulically lifts the passenger into the plane and the heavy wheelchair into the plane)
14. 08.18 Line Controller comes into the office asking why a 145kg electric wheelchair has just come down the "Out of Guage" belt, which is used for odd-shaped stuff normally like skis, golf clubs, bicyles etc. And due to its weight it fell off on one of the bends breaking one of the arm-rests. It was at this point that my usual calm and polite demeanour left me.
15. 08.32 I advise our Duty Manager (new) of what has happened. His reponse "I don't know what to do". He is new to the job, having come from a company that just cleans the inside of planes. I call him many words that are not repeatable in polite company.
16. 08.37 I call the duty manager of Check-in and call her many words that are not repeatable (I know her, and she knows even worserer words, so not a problem).
17. Calm for a few hours.
18. 15.30 An agency worker, who started at 12.00 comes into the office and complains that he hasn't had a break yet, nor a ciggie. I remind him that 6 hours is the limit before a break is legally required. He carries on whingeing. I invite him for a ciggie and - if he wants - food from Toni's takeaway. He gladly accepts and I take him in the car to the smoking area where we both enjoy 2 ciggies and he orders a double cheeseburger and chips and simply opt for a grilled chicken wrap. With chile sauce, obviously. We enjoy our meals and then return to the crew room, tell him to grab his possessions and then escort him land-side and suspend him until further notice. He calls me rude words which are not repeatable in polite company.
19. 16.27 Check-in ring to ask me to locate a bag as the passenger has left her iPad in it. I remind them of the new rules which are thus"tough shit, it stays in the aircraft hold". They weren't aware ::)
20. 16.33 Agency worker's manager rings to complain that I have been harsh to his retarded fuckmong by suspending him. Rude words are exchanged. I advise the Duty Manager who just looks at me like a whipped-dog, so I hand him the main company mobile phone and advise him that I'm done for the day. He looked close to tears lol: lol: lol:
21. 17.33 Home, many cold beers Thumbs:
But I am SERIOUSLY worried how ammunition can pass through the X-rays un-detected.
Post by: Barman on May 24, 2017, 07:35:43 PM
Highlights of the day (as Supervisor) starting at 04.30...
1. 04.30, leave the office, go to the baggage hall, grab the newbie who has been late 3 times within the last month, take him back to the crew room to get his possessions and then escort him land-side, remove his security pass and sack him there and then.
2. 04.46 go into the baggage hall to attend a kerfuffle arising from two of his mongtard friends from Croydon who have found out he has been sacked. Take them back to the crew room to get their possessions and then escort them land-side, advise them they are both suspended pending further investigations.
3. 05.01 Phone call from a flight despatcher asking where the bags for the Amsterdam were - they should have been there 10 minutes earlier. Go into the baggage hall to ask the Line Controller where they were. He advises that they were sent 10 minutes earlier, but the plane was on stand 145 which is nearer Charlwood than the baggage hall. There were only 9 bags anyway. Rang the despatcher to advise him to stop pissing his knickers as he should have been aware of this.
4. 05.08 Phone call from a flight despatcher asking where the last bags (about 20) for the Ibiza flight were as they should have been there by now. Go into the baggage hall to ask the Line Controller where they were. He advises them that he has just sent them as he didn't have any blokes left who could take them until a few minutes ago. The plane is on stand 176 which is even nearer to Charlwood than the baggage hall.
5. 05.20 The computer system shows that we are being blamed (Code 18) for the delayed departure to the Ibiza flight. Reports will need to be made.
6. 05.22 The computer system shows that we are being blamed for another delay on the Almeria flight due to bags turning up late. The plane was on stand 160R which is near halfway between 145 and 176. Also near one of the air-side smoking areas and "Toni's Takeaway" which provides much lovely caloric fried foodstuffs to all Gatwick workers air-side. The same Line Controller was responsible for these bags. Another report for him to complete.
7. 05.48 Phone call from Check-in asking us to locate a bag as the passenger (I refuse to call them "customers") has left his Passport in it. Twat.
8. 06.01 Camp French-sounding Check-in bloke calls to say that 2 bags have entered the baggage system which contain ammunition for sporting rifles. I advise that the bags will be highlighted by the X-ray scanners, removed, placed in "level 4 " security (by the Gatwick security bods) and then taken, by security to the boarding gate to be vetted with the passenger in attendance. Subsequently, I interrogate the baggage system and find that the bags have skipped merrily through the X-ray process and after going into the baggage hall I discover that they have alreay been sent to the plane on stand 174. eeek: eeek: eeek: I grab a Line Controller and throw him into the company car, speeding off to to stand 174 ignoring the 20mph speed limit. We get to the plane and luckily they haven't started loading the plane. We pull baggage carts apart and find the two offending bags - and they were seriously heavy. How much ammunition was there? Bags returned to Check-in so that the correct process, invloving the correct paperwork is adhered to. Futile, however, as the plane would have departed before then. Passengers and bags officially offloaded and they would have had to wait until the next flight, 6 hours later.
9. 06.57 Get back to the office to find that the Line Controller responsible for the 2 delays has fucked off early without completing the reports required.
10. 07.11 Check-in call to request a bag is returned to them as the passenger has left his vital medicine in it. Twat.
11. 07.17 Check-in call to say that there is a 3rd bag with ammunition in it. The plane has just been pushed out. The pushback tug driver receives a message to pull the plane back onto stand. I again race to stand 174 and climb inside the hold, retrieve the offending bag (again extremely heavy with ammo) and throw it in the boot. The plane is pushed back and departs 45 minutes late.
12. 07.22 I attend the smoking area for 2 well-earned ciggies and then Toni's takeaway for the "full breakfast stick". A hearty 1/2 soft french stick with 2 fried eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, mushrooms and chips. £4.20.
13. 07.51 Back in the office, Check-in call again, asking if they can send a 145kg electric wheelchair down through the baggage belt system. I tell them to kindly fuck off and learn the proper procedures. (these things get taken straight to the plane, along with the passenger in a special vehicle that hydraulically lifts the passenger into the plane and the heavy wheelchair into the plane)
14. 08.18 Line Controller comes into the office asking why a 145kg electric wheelchair has just come down the "Out of Guage" belt, which is used for odd-shaped stuff normally like skis, golf clubs, bicyles etc. And due to its weight it fell off on one of the bends breaking one of the arm-rests. It was at this point that my usual calm and polite demeanour left me.
15. 08.32 I advise our Duty Manager (new) of what has happened. His reponse "I don't know what to do". He is new to the job, having come from a company that just cleans the inside of planes. I call him many words that are not repeatable in polite company.
16. 08.37 I call the duty manager of Check-in and call her many words that are not repeatable (I know her, and she knows even worserer words, so not a problem).
17. Calm for a few hours.
18. 15.30 An agency worker, who started at 12.00 comes into the office and complains that he hasn't had a break yet, nor a ciggie. I remind him that 6 hours is the limit before a break is legally required. He carries on whingeing. I invite him for a ciggie and - if he wants - food from Toni's takeaway. He gladly accepts and I take him in the car to the smoking area where we both enjoy 2 ciggies and he orders a double cheeseburger and chips and simply opt for a grilled chicken wrap. With chile sauce, obviously. We enjoy our meals and then return to the crew room, tell him to grab his possessions and then escort him land-side and suspend him until further notice. He calls me rude words which are not repeatable in polite company.
19. 16.27 Check-in ring to ask me to locate a bag as the passenger has left her iPad in it. I remind them of the new rules which are thus"tough shit, it stays in the aircraft hold". They weren't aware ::)
20. 16.33 Agency worker's manager rings to complain that I have been harsh to his retarded fuckmong by suspending him. Rude words are exchanged. I advise the Duty Manager who just looks at me like a whipped-dog, so I hand him the main company mobile phone and advise him that I'm done for the day. He looked close to tears lol: lol: lol:
21. 17.33 Home, many cold beers Thumbs:
But I am SERIOUSLY worried how ammunition can pass through the X-rays un-detected.
Splendid! Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on May 24, 2017, 08:48:45 PM
to Mr TMR
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2017, 05:08:26 AM
Highlights of the day (as Supervisor) starting at 04.30...eeek: NickSick
1. 04.30, leave the office, go to the baggage hall, grab the newbie who has been late 3 times within the last month, take him back to the crew room to get his possessions and then escort him land-side, remove his security pass and sack him there and then.
2. 04.46 go into the baggage hall to attend a kerfuffle arising from two of his mongtard friends from Croydon who have found out he has been sacked. Take them back to the crew room to get their possessions and then escort them land-side, advise them they are both suspended pending further investigations.
3. 05.01 Phone call from a flight despatcher asking where the bags for the Amsterdam were - they should have been there 10 minutes earlier. Go into the baggage hall to ask the Line Controller where they were. He advises that they were sent 10 minutes earlier, but the plane was on stand 145 which is nearer Charlwood than the baggage hall. There were only 9 bags anyway. Rang the despatcher to advise him to stop pissing his knickers as he should have been aware of this.
4. 05.08 Phone call from a flight despatcher asking where the last bags (about 20) for the Ibiza flight were as they should have been there by now. Go into the baggage hall to ask the Line Controller where they were. He advises them that he has just sent them as he didn't have any blokes left who could take them until a few minutes ago. The plane is on stand 176 which is even nearer to Charlwood than the baggage hall.
5. 05.20 The computer system shows that we are being blamed (Code 18) for the delayed departure to the Ibiza flight. Reports will need to be made.
6. 05.22 The computer system shows that we are being blamed for another delay on the Almeria flight due to bags turning up late. The plane was on stand 160R which is near halfway between 145 and 176. Also near one of the air-side smoking areas and "Toni's Takeaway" which provides much lovely caloric fried foodstuffs to all Gatwick workers air-side. The same Line Controller was responsible for these bags. Another report for him to complete.
7. 05.48 Phone call from Check-in asking us to locate a bag as the passenger (I refuse to call them "customers") has left his Passport in it. Twat.
8. 06.01 Camp French-sounding Check-in bloke calls to say that 2 bags have entered the baggage system which contain ammunition for sporting rifles. I advise that the bags will be highlighted by the X-ray scanners, removed, placed in "level 4 " security (by the Gatwick security bods) and then taken, by security to the boarding gate to be vetted with the passenger in attendance. Subsequently, I interrogate the baggage system and find that the bags have skipped merrily through the X-ray process and after going into the baggage hall I discover that they have alreay been sent to the plane on stand 174. eeek: eeek: eeek: I grab a Line Controller and throw him into the company car, speeding off to to stand 174 ignoring the 20mph speed limit. We get to the plane and luckily they haven't started loading the plane. We pull baggage carts apart and find the two offending bags - and they were seriously heavy. How much ammunition was there? Bags returned to Check-in so that the correct process, invloving the correct paperwork is adhered to. Futile, however, as the plane would have departed before then. Passengers and bags officially offloaded and they would have had to wait until the next flight, 6 hours later.
9. 06.57 Get back to the office to find that the Line Controller responsible for the 2 delays has fucked off early without completing the reports required.
10. 07.11 Check-in call to request a bag is returned to them as the passenger has left his vital medicine in it. Twat.
11. 07.17 Check-in call to say that there is a 3rd bag with ammunition in it. The plane has just been pushed out. The pushback tug driver receives a message to pull the plane back onto stand. I again race to stand 174 and climb inside the hold, retrieve the offending bag (again extremely heavy with ammo) and throw it in the boot. The plane is pushed back and departs 45 minutes late.
12. 07.22 I attend the smoking area for 2 well-earned ciggies and then Toni's takeaway for the "full breakfast stick". A hearty 1/2 soft french stick with 2 fried eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, mushrooms and chips. £4.20.
13. 07.51 Back in the office, Check-in call again, asking if they can send a 145kg electric wheelchair down through the baggage belt system. I tell them to kindly fuck off and learn the proper procedures. (these things get taken straight to the plane, along with the passenger in a special vehicle that hydraulically lifts the passenger into the plane and the heavy wheelchair into the plane)
14. 08.18 Line Controller comes into the office asking why a 145kg electric wheelchair has just come down the "Out of Guage" belt, which is used for odd-shaped stuff normally like skis, golf clubs, bicyles etc. And due to its weight it fell off on one of the bends breaking one of the arm-rests. It was at this point that my usual calm and polite demeanour left me.
15. 08.32 I advise our Duty Manager (new) of what has happened. His reponse "I don't know what to do". He is new to the job, having come from a company that just cleans the inside of planes. I call him many words that are not repeatable in polite company.
16. 08.37 I call the duty manager of Check-in and call her many words that are not repeatable (I know her, and she knows even worserer words, so not a problem).
17. Calm for a few hours.
18. 15.30 An agency worker, who started at 12.00 comes into the office and complains that he hasn't had a break yet, nor a ciggie. I remind him that 6 hours is the limit before a break is legally required. He carries on whingeing. I invite him for a ciggie and - if he wants - food from Toni's takeaway. He gladly accepts and I take him in the car to the smoking area where we both enjoy 2 ciggies and he orders a double cheeseburger and chips and simply opt for a grilled chicken wrap. With chile sauce, obviously. We enjoy our meals and then return to the crew room, tell him to grab his possessions and then escort him land-side and suspend him until further notice. He calls me rude words which are not repeatable in polite company.
19. 16.27 Check-in ring to ask me to locate a bag as the passenger has left her iPad in it. I remind them of the new rules which are thus"tough shit, it stays in the aircraft hold". They weren't aware ::)
20. 16.33 Agency worker's manager rings to complain that I have been harsh to his retarded fuckmong by suspending him. Rude words are exchanged. I advise the Duty Manager who just looks at me like a whipped-dog, so I hand him the main company mobile phone and advise him that I'm done for the day. He looked close to tears lol: lol: lol:
21. 17.33 Home, many cold beers Thumbs:
But I am SERIOUSLY worried how ammunition can pass through the X-rays un-detected.
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 25, 2017, 07:22:22 AM
:thumbsup: Well done TMR
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2017, 07:25:35 AM
http://www.horntip.com/mp3/1990s/1990ca--2004_ron_and_the_rude_boys_(CDs)/vol_1/20_red_flag.htm (http://www.horntip.com/mp3/1990s/1990ca--2004_ron_and_the_rude_boys_(CDs)/vol_1/20_red_flag.htm)
:thumbsup: Well done TMR
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on May 26, 2017, 12:40:44 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-40056159 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-40056159)
"A fault with Gatwick Airport's baggage system meant flights were leaving without passengers' luggage."
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 26, 2017, 04:06:47 PM
Post by: Barman on May 26, 2017, 04:10:49 PM
Wasn't there today :thumbsup:
Oh, well played sir! Thumbs:
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 26, 2017, 04:14:32 PM
Wasn't there today :thumbsup:
That explains the fault :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 26, 2017, 04:31:31 PM
Post by: Steve on May 26, 2017, 05:31:45 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs:Wasn't there today :thumbsup:
Oh, well played sir! Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on May 26, 2017, 05:33:22 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 26, 2017, 07:45:52 PM
On my last day of shift, Wednesday, we "missed" 11 bags (out of about 13,000) and 10 of these were due to Gatwick baggage belt problems. The other one fell off a baggage cart on the way to the plane.
Today, they've missed about 2,000. eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 26, 2017, 09:34:55 PM
Post by: Steve on May 26, 2017, 10:01:22 PM
Nearer 3,000 apparently. Baggage manager and idiot new Duty Manager still there trying to get them out ASAP. Massive amounts of paperwork and...hilariously... the Captain of the plane is under no obligation to accept them. Getting the plane off the stand on time is all important. The fines imposed by Gatwick for late departures are enough to make the flight non-profitable. Plus, of course, the missed bags simply won't fit on the next flight as it will be nearly full anyway.Oh woes, there's going to be an large blame = claim bill for Airwick Gatport when the dust settles. Easyjet put out a story that it was a belt failure. Believability quotient near zero.
You must have been clairvoyant at shift picking. Any advice on tomorrows Lottery numbers?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 27, 2017, 12:53:17 PM
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2017, 01:21:28 PM
The average cost of a "rush bag" is £30. So a bill of over £1 million for Gatwick (after compensation is included)
Kerrrrr-chiiiiinnnngggg! eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 27, 2017, 01:32:07 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 11, 2017, 03:30:48 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4593192/Easyjet-pilot-asks-passengers-VOTE-off.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4593192/Easyjet-pilot-asks-passengers-VOTE-off.html)
Post by: Steve on June 11, 2017, 03:34:15 PM
How to make sure that your passengers are calm and happy, tell them there is only a 50/50 chance of both engines working before you take off. Even if you meant to give them the option to wait for a replacement aircraft I'm guessing that communications skills are not a priority for staff... noooo:noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4593192/Easyjet-pilot-asks-passengers-VOTE-off.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4593192/Easyjet-pilot-asks-passengers-VOTE-off.html)
Post by: Steve on June 13, 2017, 09:51:03 PM
Apparently Gatwick has just been rated the second worst major airport in the world (Singapore was rightly the best)
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-06-13/gatwick-airport-among-10-worst-in-the-world/ (http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-06-13/gatwick-airport-among-10-worst-in-the-world/)
IMHO this is likely just a reflection that Brits like to moan and Gatwick has more cheap airlines than Heathrow
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2017, 03:34:22 AM
What does our real expert think about this?
Apparently Gatwick has just been rated the second worst major airport in the world (Singapore was rightly the best)
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-06-13/gatwick-airport-among-10-worst-in-the-world/ (http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2017-06-13/gatwick-airport-among-10-worst-in-the-world/)
IMHO this is likely just a reflection that Brits like to moan and Gatwick has more cheap airlines than Heathrow
In my (rather limited admittedly) flying experience since moving out here I'd say that Heathrow was much worserer than Gatwick.
In fact, my experiences at Gatwick have all been quite satisfactory.*
* Apart from baggage handling obviously.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 14, 2017, 05:08:49 PM
Gatwick is constantly flat-out and its layout makes it very hard to get bags, loaders and off-loaders to planes in time.
News just in :- We've lost the easyJet contract w.e.f. 1st Nov, to DHL. 65% of our workload.
Post by: Steve on June 14, 2017, 09:43:00 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs)
. .News just in :- We've lost the easyJet contract w.e.f. 1st Nov, to DHL. 65% of our workload.That don't sound good for your beer fund
Post by: boogs on June 15, 2017, 10:38:10 AM
News just in :- We've lost the easyJet contract w.e.f. 1st Nov, to DHL. 65% of our workload.
DHL seem to be taking over the world eeek: They are into everything having been contracted out to them in the past in my experience not a good company to work for noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 29, 2017, 12:58:38 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2017, 08:10:07 AM
How on earth do you manage to forget to raise the landing gear on take off? noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html)
The answer was in the article... ::)
Quote
A spokesman for Air India told the paper that the two female pilots have been suspended.
I 'spec they were yacking... noooo:
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 29, 2017, 08:36:01 AM
Or drying their washing on the landing legs. ::)How on earth do you manage to forget to raise the landing gear on take off? noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html)
The answer was in the article... ::)QuoteA spokesman for Air India told the paper that the two female pilots have been suspended.
I 'spec they were yacking... noooo:
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2017, 07:44:54 AM
Or drying their washing on the landing legs. ::)How on earth do you manage to forget to raise the landing gear on take off? noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html)
The answer was in the article... ::)QuoteA spokesman for Air India told the paper that the two female pilots have been suspended.
I 'spec they were yacking... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: boogs on July 30, 2017, 09:57:04 PM
Or drying their washing on the landing legs. ::)How on earth do you manage to forget to raise the landing gear on take off? noooo:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4739838/Air-India-pilots-forget-raise-landing-gear.html)
The answer was in the article... ::)QuoteA spokesman for Air India told the paper that the two female pilots have been suspended.
I 'spec they were yacking... noooo:
Where else would they hang it cool14:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 31, 2017, 06:46:11 AM
Post by: Nick on July 31, 2017, 06:47:59 AM
Post by: Barman on July 31, 2017, 06:52:24 AM
So what are they going to do with you??
Send him by FedEx...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 31, 2017, 06:57:41 AM
So what are they going to do with you??
Staying with Menzies. But as we are likely to lose Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vuelling soon - and rumours that Ryanair aren't happy with us, it won't leave a lot. Basically just Thomas Cook and a selection of shitty little airlines.
Post by: Steve on July 31, 2017, 09:23:26 AM
But on the positive side it means more drinking timeSo what are they going to do with you??
Staying with Menzies. But as we are likely to lose Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vuelling soon - and rumours that Ryanair aren't happy with us, it won't leave a lot. Basically just Thomas Cook and a selection of shitty little airlines.
Post by: apc2010 on August 02, 2017, 09:59:41 AM
Post by: Nick on August 02, 2017, 10:01:32 AM
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2017, 10:20:35 AM
Stow away in a seat-back pocket to save money, you say rubschin:
whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 02, 2017, 05:27:46 PM
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2017, 06:53:11 PM
My plans to come over in September were obliterated when a cousin decided to have a wedding bang in the middle of my days off. Inconsiderate cow.
Wimminz... noooo:
Post by: Steve on August 02, 2017, 07:20:48 PM
I suspect that tragically free booze was involvedMy plans to come over in September were obliterated when a cousin decided to have a wedding bang in the middle of my days off. Inconsiderate cow.
Wimminz... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on August 03, 2017, 02:17:21 AM
My plans to come over in September were obliterated when a cousin decided to have a wedding bang in the middle of my days off. Inconsiderate cow.
Mates rates .............. whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2017, 05:55:06 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 05, 2017, 10:24:40 AM
An an emergency wedding at that if you've only just been invited or a place has suddenly become available ;D
Get yerself to the Smug Isle ..why have one day of boozing when you could have several, and in the sun :thumbsup:
Post by: boogs on August 05, 2017, 10:57:29 AM
It's only a cousin lol:
An an emergency wedding at that if you've only just been invited or a place has suddenly become available ;D
Get yerself to the Smug Isle ..why have one day of boozing when you could have several, and in the sun :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2017, 12:32:18 PM
It's only a cousin lol:
An an emergency wedding at that if you've only just been invited or a place has suddenly become available ;D
Get yerself to the Smug Isle ..why have one day of boozing when you could have several, and in the sun :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2017, 01:08:24 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 05, 2017, 02:36:40 PM
We are NOT related !!!
Yet more loss for you to cope with happ096
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2017, 02:41:04 PM
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2017, 03:04:17 PM
sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
point: point: point:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2017, 09:40:24 AM
noooo: noooo: noooo:
We are NOT related !!!
Yet more loss for you to cope with happ096
You realise that just takes you off Nick's "Out of Bounds" list..... whistle:
Post by: tel on August 07, 2017, 05:04:06 PM
whistle:
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2017, 05:14:10 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4767380/Fury-Thomas-Cook-baggage-handler-lobbs-bags-plane.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4767380/Fury-Thomas-Cook-baggage-handler-lobbs-bags-plane.html)
whistle:
Can't be him, he has to bend over to fit in... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 08, 2017, 08:26:20 AM
Post by: Barman on August 08, 2017, 10:45:54 AM
Boeing 757-300. Usually 250+ bags. The front and rear holds are like bowling alleys noooo:
Is that why you split the bags...? rubschin:
Post by: Steve on August 08, 2017, 09:10:56 PM
drumroll:Boeing 757-300. Usually 250+ bags. The front and rear holds are like bowling alleys noooo:
Is that why you split the bags...? rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 01, 2017, 11:49:40 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 02, 2017, 09:34:36 AM
So by all accounts Monarch is going belly up tomorrow and I can't see Ryanair surviving their public relations cock up. Will this mean even less beer money Moanio?
Potentially. We don't handle Monarch, but I have a number of friends at Airline Services who are their handlers. Monarch is a fairly sizeable chunk of their work, so I fear there may be redundancies there unless another carrier takes over the fleet/crew pronto.
For us, the loss of the Ryanair LGW-BFS route for 4 months, coupled with the winter reduction in Thomas Cook flights, has led to our glorious leaders asking for volunteers to take 2-6 weeks unpaid holiday. If they don't get volunteers? Who knows...
Post by: Barman on October 02, 2017, 09:49:56 AM
So by all accounts Monarch is going belly up tomorrow and I can't see Ryanair surviving their public relations cock up. Will this mean even less beer money Moanio?
Potentially. We don't handle Monarch, but I have a number of friends at Airline Services who are their handlers. Monarch is a fairly sizeable chunk of their work, so I fear there may be redundancies there unless another carrier takes over the fleet/crew pronto.
For us, the loss of the Ryanair LGW-BFS route for 4 months, coupled with the winter reduction in Thomas Cook flights, has led to our glorious leaders asking for volunteers to take 2-6 weeks unpaid holiday. If they don't get volunteers? Who knows...
scared2:
Post by: Nick on October 02, 2017, 09:59:56 AM
So by all accounts Monarch is going belly up tomorrow and I can't see Ryanair surviving their public relations cock up. Will this mean even less beer money Moanio?
Potentially. We don't handle Monarch, but I have a number of friends at Airline Services who are their handlers. Monarch is a fairly sizeable chunk of their work, so I fear there may be redundancies there unless another carrier takes over the fleet/crew pronto.
For us, the loss of the Ryanair LGW-BFS route for 4 months, coupled with the winter reduction in Thomas Cook flights, has led to our glorious leaders asking for volunteers to take 2-6 weeks unpaid holiday. If they don't get volunteers? Who knows...
6 weeks in Cyprus, you say.... rubschin:
Post by: Steve on October 02, 2017, 10:32:45 AM
noooo: not goodSo by all accounts Monarch is going belly up tomorrow and I can't see Ryanair surviving their public relations cock up. Will this mean even less beer money Moanio?
Potentially. We don't handle Monarch, but I have a number of friends at Airline Services who are their handlers. Monarch is a fairly sizeable chunk of their work, so I fear there may be redundancies there unless another carrier takes over the fleet/crew pronto.
For us, the loss of the Ryanair LGW-BFS route for 4 months, coupled with the winter reduction in Thomas Cook flights, has led to our glorious leaders asking for volunteers to take 2-6 weeks unpaid holiday. If they don't get volunteers? Who knows...
Daft thing is Monarch said they were carrying more passengers than before but the price war cut their margins. Surely supply-demand economics says that must mean there's even more flights out there to be bagged and debagged. He guessed
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 02, 2017, 11:00:47 AM
There are rumours that easyJet or Jet2 might pick up the airframes and crews, but I'm not so sure. Jet2 is all Boeing so the the acquisition of 45 Airbus isn't ideal. LoCo airlines don't want mixed fleets as it increases costs considerably.
easyJet are all CFM-56 engined, Monarch mainly IAEV2500 engined - again unattractive for LoCo.
Interestingly, Wizz Air (Airbus, IAEV2500 engined) have just set up Wizz Air UK Ltd. Wonder why?
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 02, 2017, 11:19:45 AM
Post by: Steve on October 02, 2017, 12:23:30 PM
Monarch lost a lot of trade to Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia as a result of fears of terrorism. To compensate they shifted flights to the cut-throat Mediterrean/Greek routes, where they were simply not able to compete on price with easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. Add to this the increased fuel costs due to the lower value of the £ and the end result was pretty inevitable. A real shame.Got to be a hope. There's business out there to be had.
There are rumours that easyJet or Jet2 might pick up the airframes and crews, but I'm not so sure. Jet2 is all Boeing so the the acquisition of 45 Airbus isn't ideal. LoCo airlines don't want mixed fleets as it increases costs considerably.
easyJet are all CFM-56 engined, Monarch mainly IAEV2500 engined - again unattractive for LoCo.
Interestingly, Wizz Air (Airbus, IAEV2500 engined) have just set up Wizz Air UK Ltd. Wonder why?
Post by: Nick on October 02, 2017, 02:00:36 PM
Post by: Barman on October 02, 2017, 02:06:18 PM
http://newsthump.com/2017/10/02/prince-charles-given-false-hope-after-seeing-headline-the-demise-of-monarch/ (http://newsthump.com/2017/10/02/prince-charles-given-false-hope-after-seeing-headline-the-demise-of-monarch/)
happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 03, 2017, 08:58:00 AM
In the preceding days, the physical split from the old company involved moving all their stuff from the North terminal baggage sortation area to the South. Chairs, stationery, lockers, IT equipment, tea bags - anything they deemed to be "theirs". The behaviour of some of the so-called Supervisors was nothing short of appalling, with much pushing and shoving over trivial things like a box of pens. Most of these people had worked with each other for 10 years and all the pent up grievances and grudges came flooding out in a quite pathetic spectacle. As I left on Tuesday evening a steady stream of brand new DHL equipment was flooding in through the security gates - 60 new electric baggage tugs (£30,000 each) 20 new pushback tugs (£200,000 each) 20 belt loaders (£40,000 each, some electric) 40 sets of aircraft steps, 150 baggage carts.
Hope they remembered a few boxes of pens whistle:
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2017, 09:31:41 AM
DHL assumed ground handling responsibilities for easyJet at midnight 31st October.
In the preceding days, the physical split from the old company involved moving all their stuff from the North terminal baggage sortation area to the South. Chairs, stationery, lockers, IT equipment, tea bags - anything they deemed to be "theirs". The behaviour of some of the so-called Supervisors was nothing short of appalling, with much pushing and shoving over trivial things like a box of pens. Most of these people had worked with each other for 10 years and all the pent up grievances and grudges came flooding out in a quite pathetic spectacle. As I left on Tuesday evening a steady stream of brand new DHL equipment was flooding in through the security gates - 60 new electric baggage tugs (£30,000 each) 20 new pushback tugs (£200,000 each) 20 belt loaders (£40,000 each, some electric) 40 sets of aircraft steps, 150 baggage carts.
Hope they remembered a few boxes of pens whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
So why the fuck are you on gardening leave...? Shrugs:
Post by: Steve on November 03, 2017, 09:46:34 AM
DHL assumed ground handling responsibilities for easyJet at midnight 31st October.
In the preceding days, the physical split from the old company involved moving all their stuff from the North terminal baggage sortation area to the South. Chairs, stationery, lockers, IT equipment, tea bags - anything they deemed to be "theirs". The behaviour of some of the so-called Supervisors was nothing short of appalling, with much pushing and shoving over trivial things like a box of pens. Most of these people had worked with each other for 10 years and all the pent up grievances and grudges came flooding out in a quite pathetic spectacle. As I left on Tuesday evening a steady stream of brand new DHL equipment was flooding in through the security gates - 60 new electric baggage tugs (£30,000 each) 20 new pushback tugs (£200,000 each) 20 belt loaders (£40,000 each, some electric) 40 sets of aircraft steps, 150 baggage carts.
Hope they remembered a few boxes of pens whistle:
Funny and sad at the same time. But if they need paperclips BM has got billions of them going cheap
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 03, 2017, 09:51:13 AM
DHL assumed ground handling responsibilities for easyJet at midnight 31st October.
In the preceding days, the physical split from the old company involved moving all their stuff from the North terminal baggage sortation area to the South. Chairs, stationery, lockers, IT equipment, tea bags - anything they deemed to be "theirs". The behaviour of some of the so-called Supervisors was nothing short of appalling, with much pushing and shoving over trivial things like a box of pens. Most of these people had worked with each other for 10 years and all the pent up grievances and grudges came flooding out in a quite pathetic spectacle. As I left on Tuesday evening a steady stream of brand new DHL equipment was flooding in through the security gates - 60 new electric baggage tugs (£30,000 each) 20 new pushback tugs (£200,000 each) 20 belt loaders (£40,000 each, some electric) 40 sets of aircraft steps, 150 baggage carts.
Hope they remembered a few boxes of pens whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
So why the fuck are you on gardening leave...? Shrugs:
It all got a bit nasty after I resigned. 2 of the baggage controllers who were meant to be TUPE'd across to DHL were suddenly offered better shifts if they didn't go. Last minute poaching. I doubt whether this inducement will be honoured. No great loss though as they are both lazy and fuck-witted.
I can't start until my secuity pass is transferred over and the old company is dragging their feet over this. Probably because the 2 controllers I work with (2 of the best :thumbsup:) are now thinking of following me over. Lots of horse trading going on in the background, I expect a phone call from one of the Duty Managers today.
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2017, 09:59:45 AM
DHL assumed ground handling responsibilities for easyJet at midnight 31st October.
In the preceding days, the physical split from the old company involved moving all their stuff from the North terminal baggage sortation area to the South. Chairs, stationery, lockers, IT equipment, tea bags - anything they deemed to be "theirs". The behaviour of some of the so-called Supervisors was nothing short of appalling, with much pushing and shoving over trivial things like a box of pens. Most of these people had worked with each other for 10 years and all the pent up grievances and grudges came flooding out in a quite pathetic spectacle. As I left on Tuesday evening a steady stream of brand new DHL equipment was flooding in through the security gates - 60 new electric baggage tugs (£30,000 each) 20 new pushback tugs (£200,000 each) 20 belt loaders (£40,000 each, some electric) 40 sets of aircraft steps, 150 baggage carts.
Hope they remembered a few boxes of pens whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
So why the fuck are you on gardening leave...? Shrugs:
It all got a bit nasty after I resigned. 2 of the baggage controllers who were meant to be TUPE'd across to DHL were suddenly offered better shifts if they didn't go. Last minute poaching. I doubt whether this inducement will be honoured. No great loss though as they are both lazy and fuck-witted.
I can't start until my secuity pass is transferred over and the old company is dragging their feet over this. Probably because the 2 controllers I work with (2 of the best :thumbsup:) are now thinking of following me over. Lots of horse trading going on in the background, I expect a phone call from one of the Duty Managers today.
:thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 03, 2017, 10:00:08 AM
Bargain hard oh head hunted one lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 24, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
The route from the North Terminal baggage hall or "Personal Effects Sortation Team (PEST)", as I call it, takes us South through the airside roads, past Pier 3, 2 and the new Pier 1, across 1 live taxiway, past the "Stillage" where all the spare baggagee bins and carts are stored and finally out through the South Security gates.
As I luxuriated in the warmth of the company Ford Focus, my driver commenting on the level of fuckwittery displayed by some of our new starters, I noticed movement within the Stillage. My driver clocked it too.
A woman. Holding a baby.
1/4 a mile away from the South Security gates, from which lots of flashing lights were suddenly heading our way.
My driver and I swung in to the Stillage and jumped out, cornering the miscreant. As we approached her she darted left, right and realising she had nowhere to go, she did the only thing she could. She threw her baby. At me.
As a full-back in rugby, I've never dropped a ball. But I dropped this one noooo: noooo: noooo:
Security then arrived, checked our security passes and told us to leave.
I'm drinking beer now.
Post by: apc2010 on November 24, 2017, 06:54:58 PM
As is traditional on my last day of shift, I get a lift back to the staff car park when I've finished, rather than suffer the meandering staff bus. It means I get back to my "new" kraut oil-burner 10 minutes earlier and this can make quite a difference in avoiding the worst of the A23 traffic.
The route from the North Terminal baggage hall or "Personal Effects Sortation Team (PEST)", as I call it, takes us South through the airside roads, past Pier 3, 2 and the new Pier 1, across 1 live taxiway, past the "Stillage" where all the spare baggagee bins and carts are stored and finally out through the South Security gates.
As I luxuriated in the warmth of the company Ford Focus, my driver commenting on the level of fuckwittery displayed by some of our new starters, I noticed movement within the Stillage. My driver clocked it too.
A woman. Holding a baby.
1/4 a mile away from the South Security gates, from which lots of flashing lights were suddenly heading our way.
My driver and I swung in to the Stillage and jumped out, cornering the miscreant. As we approached her she darted left, right and realising she had nowhere to go, she did the only thing she could. She threw her baby. At me.
As a full-back in rugby, I've never dropped a ball. But I dropped this one noooo: noooo: noooo:
Security then arrived, checked our security passes and told us to leave.
I'm drinking beer now.
No drop goal...... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 06:55:10 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 24, 2017, 07:02:08 PM
As is traditional on my last day of shift, I get a lift back to the staff car park when I've finished, rather than suffer the meandering staff bus. It means I get back to my "new" kraut oil-burner 10 minutes earlier and this can make quite a difference in avoiding the worst of the A23 traffic.
The route from the North Terminal baggage hall or "Personal Effects Sortation Team (PEST)", as I call it, takes us South through the airside roads, past Pier 3, 2 and the new Pier 1, across 1 live taxiway, past the "Stillage" where all the spare baggagee bins and carts are stored and finally out through the South Security gates.
As I luxuriated in the warmth of the company Ford Focus, my driver commenting on the level of fuckwittery displayed by some of our new starters, I noticed movement within the Stillage. My driver clocked it too.
A woman. Holding a baby.
1/4 a mile away from the South Security gates, from which lots of flashing lights were suddenly heading our way.
My driver and I swung in to the Stillage and jumped out, cornering the miscreant. As we approached her she darted left, right and realising she had nowhere to go, she did the only thing she could. She threw her baby. At me.
As a full-back in rugby, I've never dropped a ball. But I dropped this one noooo: noooo: noooo:
Security then arrived, checked our security passes and told us to leave.
I'm drinking beer now.
No drop goal...... rubschin:
The only posts would have been the Norwegian Dreamliner that was just about to land. That was 200 yards away and that's beyond my range. But it did bounce up nicely off the concrete, not surprising as it was a plastic doll. Still drinking beer. Will probably drink lots.
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:04:40 PM
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2017, 07:11:50 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 24, 2017, 07:23:53 PM
noooo:
noooo: noooo: noooo: Indeed. A 2001 Ford Fiesta can smash through the security gates and get that close to the busiest single runway in the world. Imagine if it was not a doll, but a SAM. Or a stronger car - could have easily made it to anywhere in the South Terminal.
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:26:58 PM
Post by: apc2010 on November 24, 2017, 08:00:04 PM
noooo:
noooo: noooo: noooo: Indeed. A 2001 Ford Fiesta can smash through the security gates and get that close to the busiest single runway in the world. Imagine if it was not a doll, but a SAM. Or a stronger car - could have easily made it to anywhere in the South Terminal.
They what ??? you didn't mention that ........ eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 24, 2017, 08:32:52 PM
noooo:
noooo: noooo: noooo: Indeed. A 2001 Ford Fiesta can smash through the security gates and get that close to the busiest single runway in the world. Imagine if it was not a doll, but a SAM. Or a stronger car - could have easily made it to anywhere in the South Terminal.
They what ??? you didn't mention that ........ eeek:
She drove straight through the "security" gates (kind of things at a railway crossing) and probably only because her car so was old and knackered it stopped, steam pissing out of it before she legged it. Normally, it is mainly used by the catering trucks that come in.
Now, if she was in one of those...
Many of these catering trucks come from a unit right beside "Brook House" that was featured in Panorama about 2 months ago.
Time to install machine-gun nests methinks.
Post by: apc2010 on November 24, 2017, 08:34:07 PM
noooo:
noooo: noooo: noooo: Indeed. A 2001 Ford Fiesta can smash through the security gates and get that close to the busiest single runway in the world. Imagine if it was not a doll, but a SAM. Or a stronger car - could have easily made it to anywhere in the South Terminal.
They what ??? you didn't mention that ........ eeek:
She drove straight through the "security" gates (kind of things at a railway crossing) and probably only because her car so was old and knackered it stopped, steam pissing out of it before she legged it. Normally, it is mainly used by the catering trucks that come in.
Now, if she was in one of those...
Many of these catering trucks come from a unit right beside "Brook House" that was featured in Panorama about 2 months ago.
Time to install machine-gun nests methinks.
eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 24, 2017, 08:51:19 PM
From Croydon, natch.
Post by: apc2010 on November 24, 2017, 09:04:00 PM
And then there's the (now ex) member of staff who had been there 3 years and was arrested on an International Arrest Warrant for being a major drugs dealer as he has 2 Passports - a British one and a Nigerian one. He was employed on the basis of his British one, but eventually was caught due his Nigerian one, when he flew home to visit his terminally ill father, again.
From Croydon, natch.
noooo:
Darkies .. ::)
Post by: Steve on November 24, 2017, 10:01:02 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 24, 2017, 11:33:47 PM
And then there's the (now ex) member of staff who had been there 3 years and was arrested on an International Arrest Warrant for being a major drugs dealer as he has 2 Passports - a British one and a Nigerian one. He was employed on the basis of his British one, but eventually was caught due his Nigerian one, when he flew home to visit his terminally ill father, again.Black Friday. noooo:
From Croydon, natch.
Post by: apc2010 on November 25, 2017, 12:05:25 PM
And then there's the (now ex) member of staff who had been there 3 years and was arrested on an International Arrest Warrant for being a major drugs dealer as he has 2 Passports - a British one and a Nigerian one. He was employed on the basis of his British one, but eventually was caught due his Nigerian one, when he flew home to visit his terminally ill father, again.Black Friday. noooo:
From Croydon, natch.
;D ;D ;D
Post by: apc2010 on November 27, 2017, 08:45:54 PM
rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 27, 2017, 09:51:17 PM
Post by: Steve on November 27, 2017, 09:53:55 PM
Utter bollox. Depends on a number of factors - aircraft type, trim, bulk or ULD, even trip distance. All can affect how quickly they come off the other end.:thumbsup:
Have to say on the few occasions I've flown first class the bags do seem to come through smartish
Post by: Barman on November 28, 2017, 05:46:31 AM
Utter bollox. Depends on a number of factors - aircraft type, trim, bulk or ULD, even trip distance. All can affect how quickly they come off the other end.
Plus of course if you get your cases wrapped in cling film they get put to one side, receive a good shoeing and get put on the carousel last... whistle:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 28, 2017, 08:55:43 AM
Can someone please explain to me why people think that is a good idea , sensible security option ? noooo: noooo: noooo:
And then people pay for the service at an airport Banghead Banghead Banghead
Post by: Barman on November 28, 2017, 09:24:50 AM
So they should. :thumbsup:
Can someone please explain to me why people think that is a good idea , sensible security option ? noooo: noooo: noooo:
And then people pay for the service at an airport Banghead Banghead Banghead
Shrugs:
Post by: Steve on November 28, 2017, 09:38:05 AM
Shrugs: Shrugs:So they should. :thumbsup:
Can someone please explain to me why people think that is a good idea , sensible security option ? noooo: noooo: noooo:
And then people pay for the service at an airport Banghead Banghead Banghead
Shrugs:
Will Keith at Yahoo answers be able to help?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 04, 2018, 08:37:03 AM
A colleague decided to buy his wife some perfume, so off he trotted. Returned half an hour later having spent nothing.
"Out of stock"? I enquired
"No. They told me I could buy any brand except the one I wanted - Chanel."
"Why?"
"Chanel have told them that their product is a premium one and only available to passengers, not airport workers."
noooo: Hi-Viz discrimination...
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2018, 09:23:05 AM
We all received £50 worth of vouchers that could be spent at any shop in the airport.
A colleague decided to buy his wife some perfume, so off he trotted. Returned half an hour later having spent nothing.
"Out of stock"? I enquired
"No. They told me I could buy any brand except the one I wanted - Chanel."
"Why?"
"Chanel have told them that their product is a premium one and only available to passengers, not airport workers."
noooo: Hi-Viz discrimination...
As normal, it is one rule for the general public and another for anybody wearing Boots of Stomping... noooo:
Post by: Nick on January 04, 2018, 09:41:18 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 04, 2018, 09:49:16 AM
Why not just dress up like a passenger? rubschin:
What do passengers dress like?
Post by: Nick on January 04, 2018, 09:53:39 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 04, 2018, 10:32:39 AM
Post by: Nick on January 04, 2018, 10:38:15 AM
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2018, 08:39:59 AM
(https://s17.postimg.cc/xs0ww3qbv/1100069.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xs0ww3qbv/)
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2018, 04:00:09 PM
I noticed that all the luggage manglers were in shorts at Queenstown this morning and it was bleddy freezy....
(https://s17.postimg.cc/xs0ww3qbv/1100069.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xs0ww3qbv/)
Shorts ........ whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 31, 2018, 06:38:00 AM
For the last month though, Gatwick has been a pit of human misery.
From weather events to ATC restrictions to runway closures to ATC strikes over Europe, the number of passengers (I refuse to call them customers) suffering prolonged delays and then sometimes cancellations is simply appalling. We have ~ 70 easyJet aircraft based at Gatwick and 43% of the slots / 200 flights per day so obviously the factors above affect it more than other airlines, although they too are suffering the same delays/cancellations.
On a normal day we will get the "first wave" ~ 70 flights out by 08.30. All good. As the second wave (0830-1430) starts kicking in, the delays start mounting and my computer screen starts showing red patches for the delayed flights. Cumulative delays from leaving LGW late in the 1st wave (too many planes trying to take off for 1 runway) plus delays on the turnaround at the other end start to bite. Incoming aircraft are stacked and circle for yonks due to ATC flow restrictions.
By the 3rd wave (1430-2230) the screen is almost entirely red with delays of 45mins - 2 1/2 hours common.
I finish at 1900 and before I do, I have a section of usually 9 flights to get out between 1800-1815. This time last year, it was rare for me not to get them all out.
Last night I didn't get even 1 of them out.
As a result of all the delays, a good number of flight crews will be "out of hours" if they complete the return sector and thus the cancellations begin. A dozen or so last night, I am informed.
Compensation is only payable where a flight is delayed more than 3 hours and I honestly believe all the airlines are happy for delays up to 3 hours and then simply cancel the flight if it is going to be more, citing crews "out of hours". It's probably cheaper to simply refund the ticket price and put the passengers up in a hotel - assuming they don't go home instead.
In the last week we have had 4 runway closures leading to diversions to Bournemouth/Southend/Luton leading to - you guessed it - further cancellations. The first runway closure was a Virgin Atlantic with hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering. Later that day, the Virgin Atlantic they flew in to replace it left LGW, reported hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering, dumped fuel over Southampton then landed as a full emergency, closing the runway. A few days later a BA reported hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering and landed as a full emergency, closing the runway. And at about 1800 last night another BA reported hydraulic issues/no nosewheel steering leading to another runway closure. Spot a theme there?
I shall now spend the next 4 days getting hog-whimperingly drunk before it all starts again on Saturday evil:
Post by: Barman on July 31, 2018, 07:26:33 AM
The summer season is in full flow and I cannot remember such an ongoing shitstorm. This time last year cancellations were rare and delays infrequent.
For the last month though, Gatwick has been a pit of human misery.
From weather events to ATC restrictions to runway closures to ATC strikes over Europe, the number of passengers (I refuse to call them customers) suffering prolonged delays and then sometimes cancellations is simply appalling. We have ~ 70 easyJet aircraft based at Gatwick and 43% of the slots / 200 flights per day so obviously the factors above affect it more than other airlines, although they too are suffering the same delays/cancellations.
On a normal day we will get the "first wave" ~ 70 flights out by 08.30. All good. As the second wave (0830-1430) starts kicking in, the delays start mounting and my computer screen starts showing red patches for the delayed flights. Cumulative delays from leaving LGW late in the 1st wave (too many planes trying to take off for 1 runway) plus delays on the turnaround at the other end start to bite. Incoming aircraft are stacked and circle for yonks due to ATC flow restrictions.
By the 3rd wave (1430-2230) the screen is almost entirely red with delays of 45mins - 2 1/2 hours common.
I finish at 1900 and before I do, I have a section of usually 9 flights to get out between 1800-1815. This time last year, it was rare for me not to get them all out.
Last night I didn't get even 1 of them out.
As a result of all the delays, a good number of flight crews will be "out of hours" if they complete the return sector and thus the cancellations begin. A dozen or so last night, I am informed.
Compensation is only payable where a flight is delayed more than 3 hours and I honestly believe all the airlines are happy for delays up to 3 hours and then simply cancel the flight if it is going to be more, citing crews "out of hours". It's probably cheaper to simply refund the ticket price and put the passengers up in a hotel - assuming they don't go home instead.
In the last week we have had 4 runway closures leading to diversions to Bournemouth/Southend/Luton leading to - you guessed it - further cancellations. The first runway closure was a Virgin Atlantic with hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering. Later that day, the Virgin Atlantic they flew in to replace it left LGW, reported hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering, dumped fuel over Southampton then landed as a full emergency, closing the runway. A few days later a BA reported hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering and landed as a full emergency, closing the runway. And at about 1800 last night another BA reported hydraulic issues/no nosewheel steering leading to another runway closure. Spot a theme there?
I shall now spend the next 4 days getting hog-whimperingly drunk before it all starts again on Saturday evil:
And they're going to build another runway at Heathrow... noooo:
Post by: Steve on July 31, 2018, 08:09:23 AM
The summer season is in full flow and I cannot remember such an ongoing shitstorm. This time last year cancellations were rare and delays infrequent.Amazing
For the last month though, Gatwick has been a pit of human misery.
From weather events to ATC restrictions to runway closures to ATC strikes over Europe, the number of passengers (I refuse to call them customers) suffering prolonged delays and then sometimes cancellations is simply appalling. We have ~ 70 easyJet aircraft based at Gatwick and 43% of the slots / 200 flights per day so obviously the factors above affect it more than other airlines, although they too are suffering the same delays/cancellations.
On a normal day we will get the "first wave" ~ 70 flights out by 08.30. All good. As the second wave (0830-1430) starts kicking in, the delays start mounting and my computer screen starts showing red patches for the delayed flights. Cumulative delays from leaving LGW late in the 1st wave (too many planes trying to take off for 1 runway) plus delays on the turnaround at the other end start to bite. Incoming aircraft are stacked and circle for yonks due to ATC flow restrictions.
By the 3rd wave (1430-2230) the screen is almost entirely red with delays of 45mins - 2 1/2 hours common.
I finish at 1900 and before I do, I have a section of usually 9 flights to get out between 1800-1815. This time last year, it was rare for me not to get them all out.
Last night I didn't get even 1 of them out.
As a result of all the delays, a good number of flight crews will be "out of hours" if they complete the return sector and thus the cancellations begin. A dozen or so last night, I am informed.
Compensation is only payable where a flight is delayed more than 3 hours and I honestly believe all the airlines are happy for delays up to 3 hours and then simply cancel the flight if it is going to be more, citing crews "out of hours". It's probably cheaper to simply refund the ticket price and put the passengers up in a hotel - assuming they don't go home instead.
In the last week we have had 4 runway closures leading to diversions to Bournemouth/Southend/Luton leading to - you guessed it - further cancellations. The first runway closure was a Virgin Atlantic with hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering. Later that day, the Virgin Atlantic they flew in to replace it left LGW, reported hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering, dumped fuel over Southampton then landed as a full emergency, closing the runway. A few days later a BA reported hydraulic issues leading to no nosewheel steering and landed as a full emergency, closing the runway. And at about 1800 last night another BA reported hydraulic issues/no nosewheel steering leading to another runway closure. Spot a theme there?
I shall now spend the next 4 days getting hog-whimperingly drunk before it all starts again on Saturday evil:
Shouldnt use Lidl hydraulic fluid though
Hopefully all will be fixed by September when I fly Gatwick to Italy
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 31, 2018, 07:40:31 PM
Still, job jobbed and 20 days off now :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2018, 05:31:14 AM
Quelle surpris. This morning at about 06.45 a Virgin Atlantic landing with hydraulic issues leading to nosewheel steering problems and had to be towed off the runway - leading it to it being closed at for 30 minutes. Enough to cause havoc for the rest of the day.
Still, job jobbed and 20 days off now :thumbsup:
happ096
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2018, 04:57:42 PM
Post by: Nick on December 20, 2018, 05:01:27 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2018, 06:04:25 PM
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2018, 06:09:15 PM
Something very odd going on. Every time the top brass announce that the runway will re-open, 20 minutes later a drone is spotted again.
Innocent... angel1
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 20, 2018, 06:38:05 PM
Something very odd going on. Every time the top brass announce that the runway will re-open, 20 minutes later a drone is spotted again.
I would imagine the stupid c*** watches the news.
Just watching the news, there are 22,000 hoax 999 calls each year. there really are some stupid c*** out there. noooo:
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2018, 07:13:50 PM
Sadly trueSomething very odd going on. Every time the top brass announce that the runway will re-open, 20 minutes later a drone is spotted again.
I would imagine the stupid c*** watches the news.
Just watching the news, there are 22,000 hoax 999 calls each year. there really are some stupid c*** out there. noooo:
But there's an awful lot of industrial meat mincing machines they can be fed into
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 20, 2018, 10:04:51 PM
I see Gatwick is still closed... I might not have to come back... cloud9:
That's ok, we'll have a whip round and send Nick and Nod over to visit.... whistle:
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2018, 11:26:44 PM
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 04:46:22 AM
(https://www.travelpro.nl/wp-content/uploads/Schermafbeelding-2018-12-20-om-20.23.38.png)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Just One More on December 21, 2018, 06:39:43 AM
(https://www.travelpro.nl/wp-content/uploads/Schermafbeelding-2018-12-20-om-20.23.38.png)
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 03:55:39 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 21, 2018, 04:51:29 PM
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 05:06:07 PM
Have you got the Quadcopter thingy on standby ?
whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 21, 2018, 05:36:44 PM
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 05:41:19 PM
Another drone. Runway shut again
Oh how terrible... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 21, 2018, 05:43:16 PM
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 05:48:31 PM
3 of them according to Gatwick Ops. Shame that I am in Bristol
I'm hoping for a cancelled flight and not ten hours in Pafos airport... evil:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 05:49:58 PM
3 of them according to Gatwick Ops. Shame that I am in Bristol
On Flightradar looks like all the aircraft lined up are heading back to the gates... noooo:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 06:24:26 PM
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2018, 06:38:04 PM
3 of them according to Gatwick Ops. Shame that I am in BristolAn alibi :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 07:12:03 PM
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 07:25:43 PM
Looks like movements have stopped and the fire trucks are zooming about all over again... noooo:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 07:27:37 PM
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2018, 07:45:21 PM
No, hold that up to 7 knots and turning for a take off run :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 07:46:45 PM
That Emirates A380 ain't doing much
No, hold that up to 7 knots and turning for a take off run :thumbsup:
yes, off now.... :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2018, 07:48:08 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181221/ce302e6b1e699816dbe0f0a51cb2befc.jpg)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2018, 07:48:25 PM
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2018, 07:49:06 PM
* turns on windscreen wiper to scrape drone off * ;Dhappy001
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2018, 07:49:31 PM
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 07:52:30 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2018, 08:07:10 AM
Inbound flight on the way... cry:
OE-IJG (formerly G-EZOV) - just over 3 years old :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 08:10:49 AM
Inbound flight on the way... cry:
OE-IJG (formerly G-EZOV) - just over 3 years old :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 22, 2018, 08:29:36 AM
Inbound flight on the way... cry:
You see , there is a Santa lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2018, 08:49:30 AM
Inbound flight on the way... cry:
OE-IJG (formerly G-EZOV) - just over 3 years old :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
186 passengers and 163 bags onboard. 9 minute delay due to a late refueller and 6 minutes due to slot restrictions.
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 09:08:33 AM
Inbound flight on the way... cry:
You see , there is a Santa lol:
You spelt Satan wrong! evil:
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 09:09:23 AM
Inbound flight on the way... cry:
OE-IJG (formerly G-EZOV) - just over 3 years old :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
186 passengers and 163 bags onboard. 9 minute delay due to a late refueller and 6 minutes due to slot restrictions.
Projecting 10 mins early at this end... rubschin:
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2018, 11:21:38 AM
Well assuming it doesnt hit something in routeInbound flight on the way... cry:
OE-IJG (formerly G-EZOV) - just over 3 years old :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
186 passengers and 163 bags onboard. 9 minute delay due to a late refueller and 6 minutes due to slot restrictions.
Projecting 10 mins early at this end... rubschin:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181222/4666f481d6598a0d2bea3f1acc733534.jpg)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2018, 06:33:21 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 22, 2018, 06:36:01 PM
Yer bag is on reclaim belt number 1. Long walk from stand 51L was it?T: Yer bag is under the front wheel of a tug. Long walk to customer service was it?
Post by: Nick on December 22, 2018, 06:45:06 PM
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2018, 07:27:12 PM
Is it time to bring up the "Boots of Trampling"? rubschin:All those bottles of home brew ruined
Post by: Nick on December 22, 2018, 07:34:34 PM
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2018, 07:44:25 PM
Bio hazard?I think Brighton should be just outside of the exclusion zone
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 08:05:52 PM
Yer bag is on reclaim belt number 1. Long walk from stand 51L was it?
Walk wasn't too bad... Waiting for the belt number was about ten hours... 🙄
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 08:10:43 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/qNZxCK4p/IMG-20181222-142434.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNZxCK4p)
Post by: Nick on December 22, 2018, 08:11:13 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2018, 08:15:20 PM
Yer bag is on reclaim belt number 1. Long walk from stand 51L was it?
Walk wasn't too bad... Waiting for the belt number was about ten hours... 🙄
Your plane blocked at 17:48. First bag was delivered at 18:23. last bag 18:34. This was outside our target of 35 minutes and for this you have my insincere apologies. sad24:
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2018, 08:36:34 PM
:thumbsup:Yer bag is on reclaim belt number 1. Long walk from stand 51L was it?
Walk wasn't too bad... Waiting for the belt number was about ten hours... 🙄
Your plane blocked at 17:48. First bag was delivered at 18:23. last bag 18:34. This was outside our target of 35 minutes and for this you have my insincere apologies. sad24:
It's prolly all that time letting the dogs sniff the bags for illicit home brew
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2018, 08:49:51 PM
Yer bag is on reclaim belt number 1. Long walk from stand 51L was it?
Walk wasn't too bad... Waiting for the belt number was about ten hours... 🙄
Your plane blocked at 17:48. First bag was delivered at 18:23. last bag 18:34. This was outside our target of 35 minutes and for this you have my insincere apologies. sad24:
evil:
Post by: Steve on December 23, 2018, 11:33:44 AM
Well he did have a very strong alibi from both his boss and his ex wife
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46665615 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46665615)
Post by: apc2010 on July 28, 2019, 11:41:58 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 29, 2019, 08:19:15 AM
But over the last 2 weeks, I wish they would NickSick
Post by: apc2010 on July 29, 2019, 01:20:06 PM
No lol:
But over the last 2 weeks, I wish they would NickSick
You short-staffed ......... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2019, 01:20:50 PM
No lol:
But over the last 2 weeks, I wish they would NickSick
You short-staffed ......... rubschin:
drumroll:
happy001
Post by: Steve on July 29, 2019, 03:41:19 PM
No lol:Could be worse
But over the last 2 weeks, I wish they would NickSick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvsVOSjzrHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvsVOSjzrHc)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 04, 2019, 07:37:42 AM
Somebody high up decided we should bid to do the cleaning and waste/water services for the 60-odd orange and white planes based at Gatters. This was seen to be a "good thing", but many of us had serious reservations; very few companies have succeeded in the fine balance between doing a good job and actually making any money.
The switch to us involved the TUPE of potentially over 100 employees from the previous company and to be run from the baggage handling unit noooo: In the end, less than 80 TUPE'd over and it left us short of people who could drive airside. Interim measure is to "borrow" people from baggage to drive the cleaners around - not ideal at the busiest time of the year...
The actual logistics of cleaning over 60 aircraft every night, many of which land hours late due to weather events, ATC issues etc. is a major headache.
But we are getting there - due mainly to us resourcing it properly now. Feedback from the flight crews is good, they have noticed a marked improvement in the standard of the overnight cleans.
Having been on a few of the planes when they've first come in overnight, I can honestly say that some of the passnegers are just animals - they are filthy. sick2: sick2: sick2:
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2019, 07:40:06 AM
We are short-staffed, but for different reasons.
Somebody high up decided we should bid to do the cleaning and waste/water services for the 60-odd orange and white planes based at Gatters. This was seen to be a "good thing", but many of us had serious reservations; very few companies have succeeded in the fine balance between doing a good job and actually making any money.
The switch to us involved the TUPE of potentially over 100 employees from the previous company and to be run from the baggage handling unit noooo: In the end, less than 80 TUPE'd over and it left us short of people who could drive airside. Interim measure is to "borrow" people from baggage to drive the cleaners around - not ideal at the busiest time of the year...
The actual logistics of cleaning over 60 aircraft every night, many of which land hours late due to weather events, ATC issues etc. is a major headache.
But we are getting there - due mainly to us resourcing it properly now. Feedback from the flight crews is good, they have noticed a marked improvement in the standard of the overnight cleans.
Having been on a few of the planes when they've first come in overnight, I can honestly say that some of the passnegers are just animals - they are filthy. sick2: sick2: sick2:
Well done! :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2019, 12:23:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg#)
bit of T-Cut needed
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2019, 12:49:41 PM
rubschin: I'm sure I just saw JOM post this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg#)
bit of T-Cut needed
Eeeek! eeek:
Kerrrrrchiiiing!
Post by: Just One More on August 04, 2019, 03:53:07 PM
rubschin: I'm sure I just saw JOM post this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg#)
bit of T-Cut needed
AFFs lol:
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2019, 03:59:31 PM
rubschin: I'm sure I just saw JOM post this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg#)
bit of T-Cut needed
AFFs lol:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2019, 04:14:27 PM
happy001rubschin: I'm sure I just saw JOM post this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeYq4nULCCg#)
bit of T-Cut needed
AFFs lol:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 05, 2019, 08:00:28 AM
Woke up at 13:30 and checked the status...sorter still not fixed, Twitter rants from passengers who had landed at their destination sans baggage. Arrived back at work at 16:00 to a scene of utter luggage carnage. Unsorted bags everywhere. They had tried to divert some through another route - that failed. Then another route. That failed. The big boss came over and told me that tonight I was to focus on getting as many of these bags on the next available flight and let someone else focus on the aircraft cleaning. Fine by me :thumbsup:
"How many bags have missed?" I asked. "Over 3,000" came the reply.
"How many have we sent so far?" I enquired. "Not sure, quite a few" And off he toddled...home...
They had arranged for Gatwick staff to help clearing them but the process to "Rush" bags is not straightforward. Thus, as I surveyed the headless-chickenism before me it transpired that they had only managed to repatriate 120 or so - the rest had been refused as the paperwork was wrong. I told them to stop the paperwork side of things and purely manually sort the bags into destination airport. I arranged for a couple of our lads to start bringing all the unsorted bags to an area outside where we could create piles for each destination. This they did for the next hour and a half until they all pissed off home ::)
By this time, my Duty Manager had arrived. I briefed him and we took another chap with us. When they saw the piles of bags, they went slightly pale ;D and we started clearing them. As the night wore on, we realised that we were running out of baggage carts and would struggle to have sufficient for Wednesday morning's flights. As the broken sorter had now been fixed, we need at least 150 carts for them, we had already used over 50. Phone calls were made...and we started using other ground handler's kit. If it wasn't nailed down, we took it lol:
By 03:30 the three of us were shattered and could do no more, leaving 10 carts ~ 500ish bags still to do.
So between the 3 of us, we managed to clear about 2,500 in 8 hours. This caused knock-on delays in the morning, as all the bags we did had to be checked by the dispatchers prior to being loaded lol: and new weight and balance/trim sheets required.
There was one nice part though - I had a call asking for 3 bags to be returned to the passengers who had missed their flight and were re-booked on the next one. They had been provided with hotel accommodation at the airport overnight but needed the bags as they had a baby and the mother had medication she needed. I told them the chance of finding 3 bags in a pile of 3,000 was remote to say the least. One of the pieces was a car seat and I wasn't going to even try to find any of their bags but as I was walking outside, a car seat in a bright orange carry bag caught my eye. Lo and behold, it was the one! And right next to it were the other 2 cases ;D. So I grabbed all 3 and went off to Customer Services where the family was waiting, not expecting to get them. The mother (I would eyes:) started crying and gave me a big kiss. Assume the medication she needed was for her bad eyesight...
Went home at 04:45, a couple of beers, then bed. Got up at 12:30, went for a few Guinness, home, dinner, back to bed at 1800. Woke up at 05:30 this morning, aching all over. I'm off now for a few days, so Guinnessathon begins :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on September 05, 2019, 08:19:37 AM
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2019, 09:24:45 AM
On Tuesday morning at about 03:15 we had a major baggage sorter failure, effectively reducing capacity by 50%. Restrictions were put in Check-in to slow the flow and we went into contingency which put all the baggage through 1 sorter as opposed to 2. I left at 04:45 and warned that it it wouldn't be long before the remaining sorter was overwhelmed. Went home, had a couple of beers, went to bed.
Woke up at 13:30 and checked the status...sorter still not fixed, Twitter rants from passengers who had landed at their destination sans baggage. Arrived back at work at 16:00 to a scene of utter luggage carnage. Unsorted bags everywhere. They had tried to divert some through another route - that failed. Then another route. That failed. The big boss came over and told me that tonight I was to focus on getting as many of these bags on the next available flight and let someone else focus on the aircraft cleaning. Fine by me :thumbsup:
"How many bags have missed?" I asked. "Over 3,000" came the reply.
"How many have we sent so far?" I enquired. "Not sure, quite a few" And off he toddled...home...
They had arranged for Gatwick staff to help clearing them but the process to "Rush" bags is not straightforward. Thus, as I surveyed the headless-chickenism before me it transpired that they had only managed to repatriate 120 or so - the rest had been refused as the paperwork was wrong. I told them to stop the paperwork side of things and purely manually sort the bags into destination airport. I arranged for a couple of our lads to start bringing all the unsorted bags to an area outside where we could create piles for each destination. This they did for the next hour and a half until they all pissed off home ::)
By this time, my Duty Manager had arrived. I briefed him and we took another chap with us. When they saw the piles of bags, they went slightly pale ;D and we started clearing them. As the night wore on, we realised that we were running out of baggage carts and would struggle to have sufficient for Wednesday morning's flights. As the broken sorter had now been fixed, we need at least 150 carts for them, we had already used over 50. Phone calls were made...and we started using other ground handler's kit. If it wasn't nailed down, we took it lol:
By 03:30 the three of us were shattered and could do no more, leaving 10 carts ~ 500ish bags still to do.
So between the 3 of us, we managed to clear about 2,500 in 8 hours. This caused knock-on delays in the morning, as all the bags we did had to be checked by the dispatchers prior to being loaded lol: and new weight and balance/trim sheets required.
There was one nice part though - I had a call asking for 3 bags to be returned to the passengers who had missed their flight and were re-booked on the next one. They had been provided with hotel accommodation at the airport overnight but needed the bags as they had a baby and the mother had medication she needed. I told them the chance of finding 3 bags in a pile of 3,000 was remote to say the least. One of the pieces was a car seat and I wasn't going to even try to find any of their bags but as I was walking outside, a car seat in a bright orange carry bag caught my eye. Lo and behold, it was the one! And right next to it were the other 2 cases ;D. So I grabbed all 3 and went off to Customer Services where the family was waiting, not expecting to get them. The mother (I would eyes:) started crying and gave me a big kiss. Assume the medication she needed was for her bad eyesight...
Went home at 04:45, a couple of beers, then bed. Got up at 12:30, went for a few Guinness, home, dinner, back to bed at 1800. Woke up at 05:30 this morning, aching all over. I'm off now for a few days, so Guinnessathon begins :thumbsup:
happ096
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 05, 2019, 11:42:08 AM
happ096 happ096On Tuesday morning at about 03:15 we had a major baggage sorter failure, effectively reducing capacity by 50%. Restrictions were put in Check-in to slow the flow and we went into contingency which put all the baggage through 1 sorter as opposed to 2. I left at 04:45 and warned that it it wouldn't be long before the remaining sorter was overwhelmed. Went home, had a couple of beers, went to bed.
Woke up at 13:30 and checked the status...sorter still not fixed, Twitter rants from passengers who had landed at their destination sans baggage. Arrived back at work at 16:00 to a scene of utter luggage carnage. Unsorted bags everywhere. They had tried to divert some through another route - that failed. Then another route. That failed. The big boss came over and told me that tonight I was to focus on getting as many of these bags on the next available flight and let someone else focus on the aircraft cleaning. Fine by me :thumbsup:
"How many bags have missed?" I asked. "Over 3,000" came the reply.
"How many have we sent so far?" I enquired. "Not sure, quite a few" And off he toddled...home...
They had arranged for Gatwick staff to help clearing them but the process to "Rush" bags is not straightforward. Thus, as I surveyed the headless-chickenism before me it transpired that they had only managed to repatriate 120 or so - the rest had been refused as the paperwork was wrong. I told them to stop the paperwork side of things and purely manually sort the bags into destination airport. I arranged for a couple of our lads to start bringing all the unsorted bags to an area outside where we could create piles for each destination. This they did for the next hour and a half until they all pissed off home ::)
By this time, my Duty Manager had arrived. I briefed him and we took another chap with us. When they saw the piles of bags, they went slightly pale ;D and we started clearing them. As the night wore on, we realised that we were running out of baggage carts and would struggle to have sufficient for Wednesday morning's flights. As the broken sorter had now been fixed, we need at least 150 carts for them, we had already used over 50. Phone calls were made...and we started using other ground handler's kit. If it wasn't nailed down, we took it lol:
By 03:30 the three of us were shattered and could do no more, leaving 10 carts ~ 500ish bags still to do.
So between the 3 of us, we managed to clear about 2,500 in 8 hours. This caused knock-on delays in the morning, as all the bags we did had to be checked by the dispatchers prior to being loaded lol: and new weight and balance/trim sheets required.
There was one nice part though - I had a call asking for 3 bags to be returned to the passengers who had missed their flight and were re-booked on the next one. They had been provided with hotel accommodation at the airport overnight but needed the bags as they had a baby and the mother had medication she needed. I told them the chance of finding 3 bags in a pile of 3,000 was remote to say the least. One of the pieces was a car seat and I wasn't going to even try to find any of their bags but as I was walking outside, a car seat in a bright orange carry bag caught my eye. Lo and behold, it was the one! And right next to it were the other 2 cases ;D. So I grabbed all 3 and went off to Customer Services where the family was waiting, not expecting to get them. The mother (I would eyes:) started crying and gave me a big kiss. Assume the medication she needed was for her bad eyesight...
Went home at 04:45, a couple of beers, then bed. Got up at 12:30, went for a few Guinness, home, dinner, back to bed at 1800. Woke up at 05:30 this morning, aching all over. I'm off now for a few days, so Guinnessathon begins :thumbsup:
happ096
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2019, 02:00:52 PM
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2019, 02:03:39 PM
I see Ryanair pilots are due to go on strike on the day Nod and I fly back from Las Palmas scared2:
point:
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 05, 2019, 02:59:37 PM
I see Ryanair pilots are due to go on strike on the day Nod and I fly back from Las Palmas scared2:Change your dates and see if they move the strike.
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2019, 03:02:08 PM
Post by: Steve on September 05, 2019, 03:08:08 PM
I see Ryanair pilots are due to go on strike on the day Nod and I fly back from Las Palmas scared2:Ah but having standards like one does you wont be on Ryan Air will you
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2019, 03:36:11 PM
I see Ryanair pilots are due to go on strike on the day Nod and I fly back from Las Palmas scared2:Change your dates and see if they move the strike.
happy002
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2019, 03:44:41 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 05, 2019, 09:18:09 PM
I see Ryanair pilots are due to go on strike on the day Nod and I fly back from Las Palmas scared2:Change your dates and see if they move the strike.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! It took us long enough to raise the money for the first bribe... eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 06, 2019, 05:37:21 AM
:thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on September 06, 2019, 08:01:07 AM
Cheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Post by: apc2010 on September 06, 2019, 03:31:47 PM
Cheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on September 06, 2019, 04:23:58 PM
:thumbsup: good one thatCheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
I'll probably get Nod who got lost and ended up wandering into the cockpit "ah look it's a 737 Max, what could possibly go wrong" scared2:
Post by: apc2010 on September 06, 2019, 04:32:02 PM
:thumbsup: good one thatCheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
I'll probably get Nod who got lost and ended up wandering into the cockpit "ah look it's a 737 Max, what could possibly go wrong" scared2:
BM can fly ......... Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on September 06, 2019, 04:34:54 PM
rubschin::thumbsup: good one thatCheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
I'll probably get Nod who got lost and ended up wandering into the cockpit "ah look it's a 737 Max, what could possibly go wrong" scared2:
BM can fly ......... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on September 06, 2019, 06:56:40 PM
rubschin::thumbsup: good one thatCheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
I'll probably get Nod who got lost and ended up wandering into the cockpit "ah look it's a 737 Max, what could possibly go wrong" scared2:
BM can fly ......... Thumbs:
angel1
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 06, 2019, 07:12:38 PM
rubschin::thumbsup: good one thatCheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
I'll probably get Nod who got lost and ended up wandering into the cockpit "ah look it's a 737 Max, what could possibly go wrong" scared2:
BM can fly ......... Thumbs:
angel1
Not after last time...
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgK-7VWK2iACkgCsZHG2PnEKEB8uV2uCM1ayh5FdzZEmjY3I_l)
noooo:
Post by: Barman on September 07, 2019, 04:53:51 AM
rubschin::thumbsup: good one thatCheers TMR :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Did wonder if that incident had interrupted important Youngs time
Says much and nothing good about Airport management today that they are so stuffed up by a single equipment failure. Just 24 days before we're supposed to be Gatwicking (BA) rubschin:
BA is in the South Terminal and the baggage system there is only a few years old, so should be fine :thumbsup:
All I need now is for them to have some pilots on the day
Or off duty pilot on flight ... Thumbs:
I'll probably get Nod who got lost and ended up wandering into the cockpit "ah look it's a 737 Max, what could possibly go wrong" scared2:
BM can fly ......... Thumbs:
angel1
Not after last time...
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgK-7VWK2iACkgCsZHG2PnEKEB8uV2uCM1ayh5FdzZEmjY3I_l)
noooo:
(https://i.postimg.cc/7C2fB08W/7eb576a91e5dfe8734dc22154521a9d9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7C2fB08W)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 07, 2019, 09:13:31 AM
Think they had about 10 planes that had all come in within a short time of each other .
Once you disembark all passengers feed into a single mall staircase . There is a life for the hobblers but this was broken down.
At the bottom of the staircase was about 20 booths for immigration control...but the loading bay area here was exceptionally limited ;D
So the mobs of queuing people went all up the stairs and they had to open the outside access so people could queue from there. This meant people could wander off wherever it was totally unsupervised as staff were too busy trying to get the blue badgers down the stairs.
Proper and utter chaos !!
Post by: Barman on September 07, 2019, 09:30:11 AM
Have to say Dubrovnik airport was a bit of a farce.
Think they had about 10 planes that had all come in within a short time of each other .
Once you disembark all passengers feed into a single mall staircase . There is a life for the hobblers but this was broken down.
At the bottom of the staircase was about 20 booths for immigration control...but the loading bay area here was exceptionally limited ;D
So the mobs of queuing people went all up the stairs and they had to open the outside access so people could queue from there. This meant people could wander off wherever it was totally unsupervised as staff were too busy trying to get the blue badgers down the stairs.
Proper and utter chaos !!
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on September 07, 2019, 11:23:24 AM
lol: lol: lol: lol:Have to say Dubrovnik airport was a bit of a farce.
Think they had about 10 planes that had all come in within a short time of each other .
Once you disembark all passengers feed into a single mall staircase . There is a life for the hobblers but this was broken down.
At the bottom of the staircase was about 20 booths for immigration control...but the loading bay area here was exceptionally limited ;D
So the mobs of queuing people went all up the stairs and they had to open the outside access so people could queue from there. This meant people could wander off wherever it was totally unsupervised as staff were too busy trying to get the blue badgers down the stairs.
Proper and utter chaos !!
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 06, 2019, 04:23:31 PM
A passenger from Keflavik, Iceland, didn't have her bag. Could I do a "route check" to see if it had fallen off the baggage cart on it's way to reclaim. So I did, and found it. Parked up near baggage reclaim and took it in. Two of my colleagues behind the desk looking terrified. In front of me was a totally stunning Icelandic blond lady, who promptly burst into tears when I gave her the bag. Then insisted on hugging me and getting a selfie tagged "my hero". It was raining so her bag was wet and I was too. I apologised some more and then she planted a double kiss on each cheek. I asked her if she had also lost her Labrador. English humour doesn't work on the Icelandic.
But it the most female contact I have had in 3 years. I had a semi.
2 hours later, 16 passengers from Heraklion didn't have their bags - fallen off the baggage cart. I found them and took them back - the passengers were pissed up Brits who took it in turn to call me a cunt (true) for having to wait. My mate was working in customs so - and I don't know how - all bags were searched. And 10,000 fags confiscated.
As a result of this, I will move to Iceland. The country, not the shop
Post by: Nick on October 06, 2019, 04:36:45 PM
Post by: Barman on October 06, 2019, 04:41:16 PM
Last night, I had a call from our Baggage Services people who have a desk in baggage reclaim. They get total abuse all night long from passengers whose bags haven't turned up.
A passenger from Keflavik, Iceland, didn't have her bag. Could I do a "route check" to see if it had fallen off the baggage cart on it's way to reclaim. So I did, and found it. Parked up near baggage reclaim and took it in. Two of my colleagues behind the desk looking terrified. In front of me was a totally stunning Icelandic blond lady, who promptly burst into tears when I gave her the bag. Then insisted on hugging me and getting a selfie tagged "my hero". It was raining so her bag was wet and I was too. I apologised some more and then she planted a double kiss on each cheek. I asked her if she had also lost her Labrador. English humour doesn't work on the Icelandic.
But it the most female contact I have had in 3 years. I had a semi.
2 hours later, 16 passengers from Heraklion didn't have their bags - fallen off the baggage cart. I found them and took them back - the passengers were pissed up Brits who took it in turn to call me a cunt (true) for having to wait. My mate was working in customs so - and I don't know how - all bags were searched. And 10,000 fags confiscated.
As a result of this, I will move to Iceland. The country, not the shop
lol: lol: lol:
Top Man! :thumbsup:
Not the shop... ;)
Post by: apc2010 on October 06, 2019, 10:22:06 PM
Last night, I had a call from our Baggage Services people who have a desk in baggage reclaim. They get total abuse all night long from passengers whose bags haven't turned up.
A passenger from Keflavik, Iceland, didn't have her bag. Could I do a "route check" to see if it had fallen off the baggage cart on it's way to reclaim. So I did, and found it. Parked up near baggage reclaim and took it in. Two of my colleagues behind the desk looking terrified. In front of me was a totally stunning Icelandic blond lady, who promptly burst into tears when I gave her the bag. Then insisted on hugging me and getting a selfie tagged "my hero". It was raining so her bag was wet and I was too. I apologised some more and then she planted a double kiss on each cheek. I asked her if she had also lost her Labrador. English humour doesn't work on the Icelandic.
But it the most female contact I have had in 3 years. I had a semi.
2 hours later, 16 passengers from Heraklion didn't have their bags - fallen off the baggage cart. I found them and took them back - the passengers were pissed up Brits who took it in turn to call me a cunt (true) for having to wait. My mate was working in customs so - and I don't know how - all bags were searched. And 10,000 fags confiscated.
As a result of this, I will move to Iceland. The country, not the shop
lol: lol: lol:
Top Man! :thumbsup:
Not the shop... ;)
Can't you only drink weekends in Iceland .... rubschin: or is it Finland .. rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 06, 2019, 10:37:38 PM
Last night, I had a call from our Baggage Services people who have a desk in baggage reclaim. They get total abuse all night long from passengers whose bags haven't turned up.
A passenger from Keflavik, Iceland, didn't have her bag. Could I do a "route check" to see if it had fallen off the baggage cart on it's way to reclaim. So I did, and found it. Parked up near baggage reclaim and took it in. Two of my colleagues behind the desk looking terrified. In front of me was a totally stunning Icelandic blond lady, who promptly burst into tears when I gave her the bag. Then insisted on hugging me and getting a selfie tagged "my hero". It was raining so her bag was wet and I was too. I apologised some more and then she planted a double kiss on each cheek. I asked her if she had also lost her Labrador. English humour doesn't work on the Icelandic.
But it the most female contact I have had in 3 years. I had a semi.
2 hours later, 16 passengers from Heraklion didn't have their bags - fallen off the baggage cart. I found them and took them back - the passengers were pissed up Brits who took it in turn to call me a cunt (true) for having to wait. My mate was working in customs so - and I don't know how - all bags were searched. And 10,000 fags confiscated.
As a result of this, I will move to Iceland. The country, not the shop
lol: lol: lol:
Top Man! :thumbsup:
Not the shop... ;)
Can't you only drink weekends in Iceland .... rubschin: or is it Finland .. rubschin:
You can drink any day but (you may want to sit down here Apey) it costs a lot more than you are used to so I doubt you would be able to avoid buying a round... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on October 06, 2019, 11:30:17 PM
TMJs noooo:
cussing:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 06, 2019, 11:37:15 PM
TMJs noooo:
cussing:
Going forward you are going to have to be faster Apey. After all you snooze you lose... whistle:
Post by: Steve on October 07, 2019, 08:17:29 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Last night, I had a call from our Baggage Services people who have a desk in baggage reclaim. They get total abuse all night long from passengers whose bags haven't turned up.
A passenger from Keflavik, Iceland, didn't have her bag. Could I do a "route check" to see if it had fallen off the baggage cart on it's way to reclaim. So I did, and found it. Parked up near baggage reclaim and took it in. Two of my colleagues behind the desk looking terrified. In front of me was a totally stunning Icelandic blond lady, who promptly burst into tears when I gave her the bag. Then insisted on hugging me and getting a selfie tagged "my hero". It was raining so her bag was wet and I was too. I apologised some more and then she planted a double kiss on each cheek. I asked her if she had also lost her Labrador. English humour doesn't work on the Icelandic.
But it the most female contact I have had in 3 years. I had a semi.
2 hours later, 16 passengers from Heraklion didn't have their bags - fallen off the baggage cart. I found them and took them back - the passengers were pissed up Brits who took it in turn to call me a cunt (true) for having to wait. My mate was working in customs so - and I don't know how - all bags were searched. And 10,000 fags confiscated.
As a result of this, I will move to Iceland. The country, not the shop
lol: lol: lol:
Top Man! :thumbsup:
Not the shop... ;)
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 07, 2019, 11:46:30 AM
lol: lol: lol::thumbsup: :thumbsup:Last night, I had a call from our Baggage Services people who have a desk in baggage reclaim. They get total abuse all night long from passengers whose bags haven't turned up.
A passenger from Keflavik, Iceland, didn't have her bag. Could I do a "route check" to see if it had fallen off the baggage cart on it's way to reclaim. So I did, and found it. Parked up near baggage reclaim and took it in. Two of my colleagues behind the desk looking terrified. In front of me was a totally stunning Icelandic blond lady, who promptly burst into tears when I gave her the bag. Then insisted on hugging me and getting a selfie tagged "my hero". It was raining so her bag was wet and I was too. I apologised some more and then she planted a double kiss on each cheek. I asked her if she had also lost her Labrador. English humour doesn't work on the Icelandic.
But it the most female contact I have had in 3 years. I had a semi.
2 hours later, 16 passengers from Heraklion didn't have their bags - fallen off the baggage cart. I found them and took them back - the passengers were pissed up Brits who took it in turn to call me a cunt (true) for having to wait. My mate was working in customs so - and I don't know how - all bags were searched. And 10,000 fags confiscated.
As a result of this, I will move to Iceland. The country, not the shop
lol: lol: lol:
Top Man! :thumbsup:
Not the shop... ;)
Post by: Steve on October 07, 2019, 03:23:51 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 08, 2019, 08:12:43 AM
Of course this does all beg the question of what TMR eventually said to the c*** who did manage to lose 16 passengers bags off the baggage cart
It was the ramp operations manager ;D So I gave him both barrels :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2019, 08:32:39 AM
Of course this does all beg the question of what TMR eventually said to the c*** who did manage to lose 16 passengers bags off the baggage cart
It was the ramp operations manager ;D So I gave him both barrels :thumbsup:
happ096
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2019, 10:23:24 AM
happ096 happ096Of course this does all beg the question of what TMR eventually said to the c*** who did manage to lose 16 passengers bags off the baggage cart
It was the ramp operations manager ;D So I gave him both barrels :thumbsup:
happ096
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 08, 2019, 11:07:51 AM
Last minute visit to the ladies next to baggage reclaim.
Piped music was on very loud and being the ladies you have to join the queue. Only one song playing on a continual loop.
"She's like the wind " Patrick Swayze lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2019, 11:49:38 AM
Had to laugh last night when leaving Heathrow.lol: lol: lol: lol:
Last minute visit to the ladies next to baggage reclaim.
Piped music was on very loud and being the ladies you have to join the queue. Only one song playing on a continual loop.
"She's like the wind " Patrick Swayze lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on October 08, 2019, 06:31:49 PM
Had to laugh last night when leaving Heathrow.lol: lol: lol: lol:
Last minute visit to the ladies next to baggage reclaim.
Piped music was on very loud and being the ladies you have to join the queue. Only one song playing on a continual loop.
"She's like the wind " Patrick Swayze lol: lol: lol:
;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 16, 2019, 10:31:00 PM
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
Post by: apc2010 on October 16, 2019, 10:40:13 PM
Current airport status "Silver". Due to "potential protester activity". Seems like XR are going to pay us a visit ::)
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
Thumbs:
XR... rubschin:
Post by: Steve on October 16, 2019, 10:45:56 PM
Current airport status "Silver". Due to "potential protester activity". Seems like XR are going to pay us a visit ::):thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 16, 2019, 10:49:30 PM
Current airport status "Silver". Due to "potential protester activity". Seems like XR are going to pay us a visit ::)
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
Thumbs:
XR... rubschin:
eXtinction Rebellion. Pant-wetting Greta Thunberg acolytes. Good at preventing vehicular access to hospitals and stuff while they hold markets selling vegan curries and dancing like something out of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. Shoot them all. Gently. In the back of the head. With armour plated mung-beans.
Post by: apc2010 on October 16, 2019, 10:59:32 PM
Current airport status "Silver". Due to "potential protester activity". Seems like XR are going to pay us a visit ::)
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
Thumbs:
XR... rubschin:
eXtinction Rebellion. Pant-wetting Greta Thunberg acolytes. Good at preventing vehicular access to hospitals and stuff while they hold markets selling vegan curries and dancing like something out of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. Shoot them all. Gently. In the back of the head. With armour plated mung-beans.
Got it..hippy-lezzers ........ Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 16, 2019, 11:06:25 PM
Current airport status "Silver". Due to "potential protester activity". Seems like XR are going to pay us a visit ::)
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
Thumbs:
XR... rubschin:
eXtinction Rebellion. Pant-wetting Greta Thunberg acolytes. Good at preventing vehicular access to hospitals and stuff while they hold markets selling vegan curries and dancing like something out of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. Shoot them all. Gently. In the back of the head. With armour plated mung-beans.
Got it..hippy-lezzers ........ Thumbs:
Spot on. Backed up by stoned Catweazle wastrels whose penises have shrunk so far back they can only be detected by microscopes. Generally have green hair and underarm hygiene problems.
Post by: Steve on October 16, 2019, 11:08:14 PM
https://rebellion.earth/2019/10/16/celebrities-backing-extinction-rebellion-say-yes-we-are-all-hypocrites-in-open-letter-to-media/
'Celebrities backing Extinction Rebellion say yes, we are all hypocrites
As for those pondlifes that use the less than natural methyl 2-cyanoacrylate to glue themselves to roads just leave them there. Maybe point out that rats will be around later to bite them, tramps to piss on them and maybe a truck or two will squash them
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 16, 2019, 11:19:05 PM
If this is in any way jeopardised by these prancing pricks then a holy hail of shit will rain on them - literally. Now that we do all the cleaning, potable water and WASTE, certain vehicles can expel the 250 litres of mascerated turds, piss and blue juice out of an A320 over any chosen location.
Apparently. eveilgrin:
Post by: apc2010 on October 16, 2019, 11:21:08 PM
I get up at 02:45 on Friday to go to work. This is an ungodly hour. I have a ciggie and a cup of tea then head southwards on the A23 to Gatters before scooting past it to where the staff car parks/bus picks me up. I shoud be in the office by 04:20 to receive the hand-over and let my oppo go at 04:45.
If this is in any way jeopardised by these prancing pricks then a holy hail of shit will rain on them - literally. Now that we do all the cleaning, potable water and WASTE, certain vehicles can expel the 250 litres of mascerated turds, piss and blue juice out of an A320 over any chosen location.
Apparently. eveilgrin:
Just get Nick to help .....then all good ... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 16, 2019, 11:25:20 PM
I get up at 02:45 on Friday to go to work. This is an ungodly hour. I have a ciggie and a cup of tea then head southwards on the A23 to Gatters before scooting past it to where the staff car parks/bus picks me up. I shoud be in the office by 04:20 to receive the hand-over and let my oppo go at 04:45.
If this is in any way jeopardised by these prancing pricks then a holy hail of shit will rain on them - literally. Now that we do all the cleaning, potable water and WASTE, certain vehicles can expel the 250 litres of mascerated turds, piss and blue juice out of an A320 over any chosen location.
Apparently. eveilgrin:
Just get Nick to help .....then all good ... Thumbs:
Not an attractive proposition. noooo:
Post by: Barman on October 17, 2019, 04:04:56 AM
Current airport status "Silver". Due to "potential protester activity". Seems like XR are going to pay us a visit ::)
Instructions are to not engage with the protesters or take mobile phone footage of their activity.
Duly noted. It doesn't mention me not mowing down the lentil-knitting fungus-fannied harpies and their dickless mongoloided hippy life partners. May they rot in their collective crutch yeast.
happ096
Post by: Steve on October 17, 2019, 07:26:46 AM
I get up at 02:45 on Friday to go to work. This is an ungodly hour. I have a ciggie and a cup of tea then head southwards on the A23 to Gatters before scooting past it to where the staff car parks/bus picks me up. I shoud be in the office by 04:20 to receive the hand-over and let my oppo go at 04:45.:thumbsup: a truly cunning plan
If this is in any way jeopardised by these prancing pricks then a holy hail of shit will rain on them - literally. Now that we do all the cleaning, potable water and WASTE, certain vehicles can expel the 250 litres of mascerated turds, piss and blue juice out of an A320 over any chosen location.
Apparently. eveilgrin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2019, 05:24:54 AM
No issues at Gatwick :thumbsup:
Couple of cups of tea, couple of ciggies and then put some food on. Started munching it at 14:30. Phone pings up a message :- "Hold Baggage Screening Matrix failure affecting the TBF". The TBF is my bit of the system cussing:
Get to work at 16:15 and survey the scene. In front of the Line Controllers' desk is a baggae cart with about 30 bags on it. Not to bad methinks, but I'm worried as we don't appear to be receiving the volume of bags I would expect. Stroll into the office, say my pleasantries and ask if anyone had checked how late the missed bags were. Blank faces all round until one pipes up "It's nowhere as bad as last time". They send a meassage to all interested parties (Gatwick Airport, easyJet etc.) stating "about 50 missed bags".
I call them idiots and walk out. The supervisor I relieve subsequently scarpers off home.
I check the details of a few of the missed bags...checked in at 13:47, received by us at 15:41. Checked in at 14:02, received by us at 16:16. And so forth.
Wandered back into the office and told "the big boss" to expect hundreds of missed bags - and that the latency of arrival of the bags meant that we could still be getting bags for flights that had probably already landed elsewhere. He's just returned from a 3 week cruise holiday and was very tanned, however, this news turned him ashen and he promptly scarpered off home with simple instructions - "sort it". The Duty Manager waffled on a bit about me ensuring I sent as many bags out last night as I could. I reminded him of the scale of the delay in bags getting to us and it would be wiser to wait until close of play and send all the missed bags in one hit this morning rather than fannying around with the odd 1 or 2 that could have gone. In addition, by this time, there were now 6 baggage carts full of missed bags. He mumbled something in Polish then scarpered off home, as the next Duty Manager, Paul, had arrived.
Luckily we have an area in the baggage hall which we don't use in the afternoon, so I grabbed two blokes and set about sorting the bags into destination airports - simple left to right, A-Z. Aberdeen to Zadar. By the close of play, there were 473 missed bags. Myself, Paul and big Matt then set about "Rushing" them onto flights this morning - lots of paperwork (unaccompanied baggage) but we can "mini-Rush" them as they are "clean bags" - i.e. they hadn't left our facility thus didn't need re-screening. By 00:16 this morning, all bags had been re-labelled, manifested and put on the World Tracer system. By 15:30 all bags had either already been taken out by me to their respective aircraft for the first wave flights, of placed alongside the baggage cart for this morning's flights, if there were just a few - they'll get taken at that time, with the rest of the bags.
45 flights in all will have 1 - 35 (Geneva) mini-Rushed bags going with them this morning. 463 bags will be re-united with their owners sometime today (assuming these bleedin' foreigners the other side courier them ASAP) and 10 bags will arrive in Ljublana tomorrow, as we don't fly there today.
By 04:00 I was completely knackered and sore - being hunched over a pile of bags writing the original tag numbers on the manifest and then re-labelling and lugging them onto baggage carts - takes a toll on these old bones. Mind you, Paul and Matt, 15 years my junior, were suffering too.
By 05:00 I was in the staff car park. By 05:30 I was home. By 05.31 I was drinking a beer. By now, I'm on my 3rd. In twenty minutes I'll be asleep. In 7 hours, I'll be back up and in the pub on the Guinness. With 12 days off :thumbsup:
You just gotta work at the airport - it's completely banonkers lol:
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2019, 05:36:22 AM
Woke up at 13:30 yesterday for my final night of night shift (17:00-05:00) before 12 days off and looked at my phone.
No issues at Gatwick :thumbsup:
Couple of cups of tea, couple of ciggies and then put some food on. Started munching it at 14:30. Phone pings up a message :- "Hold Baggage Screening Matrix failure affecting the TBF". The TBF is my bit of the system cussing:
Get to work at 16:15 and survey the scene. In front of the Line Controllers' desk is a baggae cart with about 30 bags on it. Not to bad methinks, but I'm worried as we don't appear to be receiving the volume of bags I would expect. Stroll into the office, say my pleasantries and ask if anyone had checked how late the missed bags were. Blank faces all round until one pipes up "It's nowhere as bad as last time". They send a meassage to all interested parties (Gatwick Airport, easyJet etc.) stating "about 50 missed bags".
I call them idiots and walk out. The supervisor I relieve subsequently scarpers off home.
I check the details of a few of the missed bags...checked in at 13:47, received by us at 15:41. Checked in at 14:02, received by us at 16:16. And so forth.
Wandered back into the office and told "the big boss" to expect hundreds of missed bags - and that the latency of arrival of the bags meant that we could still be getting bags for flights that had probably already landed elsewhere. He's just returned from a 3 week cruise holiday and was very tanned, however, this news turned him ashen and he promptly scarpered off home with simple instructions - "sort it". The Duty Manager waffled on a bit about me ensuring I sent as many bags out last night as I could. I reminded him of the scale of the delay in bags getting to us and it would be wiser to wait until close of play and send all the missed bags in one hit this morning rather than fannying around with the odd 1 or 2 that could have gone. In addition, by this time, there were now 6 baggage carts full of missed bags. He mumbled something in Polish then scarpered off home, as the next Duty Manager, Paul, had arrived.
Luckily we have an area in the baggage hall which we don't use in the afternoon, so I grabbed two blokes and set about sorting the bags into destination airports - simple left to right, A-Z. Aberdeen to Zadar. By the close of play, there were 473 missed bags. Myself, Paul and big Matt then set about "Rushing" them onto flights this morning - lots of paperwork (unaccompanied baggage) but we can "mini-Rush" them as they are "clean bags" - i.e. they hadn't left our facility thus didn't need re-screening. By 00:16 this morning, all bags had been re-labelled, manifested and put on the World Tracer system. By 15:30 all bags had either already been taken out by me to their respective aircraft for the first wave flights, of placed alongside the baggage cart for this morning's flights, if there were just a few - they'll get taken at that time, with the rest of the bags.
45 flights in all will have 1 - 35 (Geneva) mini-Rushed bags going with them this morning. 463 bags will be re-united with their owners sometime today (assuming these bleedin' foreigners the other side courier them ASAP) and 10 bags will arrive in Ljublana tomorrow, as we don't fly there today.
By 04:00 I was completely knackered and sore - being hunched over a pile of bags writing the original tag numbers on the manifest and then re-labelling and lugging them onto baggage carts - takes a toll on these old bones. Mind you, Paul and Matt, 15 years my junior, were suffering too.
By 05:00 I was in the staff car park. By 05:30 I was home. By 05.31 I was drinking a beer. By now, I'm on my 3rd. In twenty minutes I'll be asleep. In 7 hours, I'll be back up and in the pub on the Guinness. With 12 days off :thumbsup:
You just gotta work at the airport - it's completely banonkers lol:
Splendid stuff TMR! Thumbs:
Tell us about the World Tracer System when you get a minute...?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2019, 06:01:57 AM
All baggage that fails to reach it's destination are logged on it - either by the airport sending it, or the passenger the other end not receiving it. These are called "missed reports". When we don't have 100's of missed bags, we don't log them straight away as more often than not, we have them because the passenger didn't fly. Refused boarding (late or pissed, abusive) or decided not to fly (dead mistress etc.). Passenger simply collects them at our baggage services desk and fucks off.
Real missed bags (we've dropped them off a baggage cart en route to the aircraft, or too late before they've closed the aircraft doors) will be logged. When the passenger the other end reports them missing, the station that end will see that we still have the bag and will ask the passenger what they want done with it - fly it over, courier it to X hotel, fly it to a different airport if they are moving on, leave it - they will pick it up on their way back etc. Sometimes a bag originally destined to Amsterdam must be rushed to the wilds of Australia and that's when we need to have it couriered to Heathrow with instructions. There are certain airports we avoid, as these bags tend to go missing or fail to complete the next legs on time.
All these details are then recorded on the "forward" so that the receiving station knows what to do with it.
It's a laborious process although our teccies are working on putting a decent GUI interface on it for our use.
If, however, the bag is going to Charles de Gaulle and I sense a French surname, I have the bag incinerated. Because the French are all arrogant cowardly bastards, communists or peasants.
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2019, 06:29:04 AM
The World Tracer system is very, very basic. White on green early 1990's stuff. It has to be as it is a world system so can only be advanced as the systems used in Shitistan..
All baggage that fails to reach it's destination are logged on it - either by the airport sending it, or the passenger the other end not receiving it. These are called "missed reports". When we don't have 100's of missed bags, we don't log them straight away as more often than not, we have them because the passenger didn't fly. Refused boarding (late or pissed, abusive) or decided not to fly (dead mistress etc.). Passenger simply collects them at our baggage services desk and fucks off.
Real missed bags (we've dropped them off a baggage cart en route to the aircraft, or too late before they've closed the aircraft doors) will be logged. When the passenger the other end reports them missing, the station that end will see that we still have the bag and will ask the passenger what they want done with it - fly it over, courier it to X hotel, fly it to a different airport if they are moving on, leave it - they will pick it up on their way back etc. Sometimes a bag originally destined to Amsterdam must be rushed to the wilds of Australia and that's when we need to have it couriered to Heathrow with instructions. There are certain airports we avoid, as these bags tend to go missing or fail to complete the next legs on time.
All these details are then recorded on the "forward" so that the receiving station knows what to do with it.
It's a laborious process although our teccies are working on putting a decent GUI interface on it for our use.
If, however, the bag is going to Charles de Gaulle and I sense a French surname, I have the bag incinerated. Because the French are all arrogant cowardly bastards, communists or peasants.
worthy:
happy002
Post by: Steve on October 22, 2019, 08:31:46 AM
Can I ask what's a 'screening matrix failure' and (looking at this from a passenger viewpoint) does anyone get shot for causing it?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 22, 2019, 11:33:44 AM
:thumbsup: (but somewhat relieved my next flight is Heathrow)
Can I ask what's a 'screening matrix failure' and (looking at this from a passenger viewpoint) does anyone get shot for causing it?
These are the new, super-doopah X-ray machines used for scanning hold baggage. They've only recently been installed and are compliant with the new DfT regulations. There are 4 of them in the North Teminal. £2 million a peice. For some reason (they think a wiring issue - and there's about 2 miles of wires) one of the X-ray machines failed and when they tried to to reset it, it started a chain reaction that took out the other 3. They managed to get 1 working again. Thus all the baggage for the North Terminal had to be manually moved across to the remaining X-ray and then re-fed into the baggage belts that serve our area.
On average, it takes 12 minutes from a bag being checked-in to reaching us, yesterday afternoon it was nearly 2 hours.
It still isn't fixed - this morning they brought an army of people with hand scanners in to cope. It was quite heartbreaking writing out the missed-bag manifests yesterday; on numerous flights 1 had 4 or 5 bags all for the same family.
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2019, 11:41:21 AM
Post by: apc2010 on October 22, 2019, 02:35:16 PM
Can you help expedite Miss I's "sundry personal electrical items"? redface:
Give them a special slot like ........ rubschin:
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2019, 02:36:39 PM
Something like that, old man ::)
Post by: Steve on October 22, 2019, 05:48:08 PM
Ta for that, interesting but as you say depressing:thumbsup: (but somewhat relieved my next flight is Heathrow)
Can I ask what's a 'screening matrix failure' and (looking at this from a passenger viewpoint) does anyone get shot for causing it?
These are the new, super-doopah X-ray machines used for scanning hold baggage. They've only recently been installed and are compliant with the new DfT regulations. There are 4 of them in the North Teminal. £2 million a peice. For some reason (they think a wiring issue - and there's about 2 miles of wires) one of the X-ray machines failed and when they tried to to reset it, it started a chain reaction that took out the other 3. They managed to get 1 working again. Thus all the baggage for the North Terminal had to be manually moved across to the remaining X-ray and then re-fed into the baggage belts that serve our area.
On average, it takes 12 minutes from a bag being checked-in to reaching us, yesterday afternoon it was nearly 2 hours.
It still isn't fixed - this morning they brought an army of people with hand scanners in to cope. It was quite heartbreaking writing out the missed-bag manifests yesterday; on numerous flights 1 had 4 or 5 bags all for the same family.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 08, 2019, 06:52:02 AM
When the aircraft parks up for the night, the Cabin Crew is meant to check for lost property. In reality, they get off it ASAP as they are desperate to get in the sack with the Captain/F.O..
Hence our cleaners find lots of things that the crew should have removed and passed to the lost/found desk. In the past 2 shifts :-
MacBook Pro
Numerous Kindles
Numerous mobile phones
Numerous other tablet PCs
Wallets/purses (one tatty looking wallet had £580 in £20 notes - no cards or anything to identify the owner)
Numerous spectacles/sunglasses, not the cheap stuff either
Numerous passports (how do they manage to get out of the airport???)
On Wednesday night, an iPhone 11 Pro. My young colleagues told me that this is "a serious bit of kit". It was completely flat but we have a selection of charging cables available so I put it on charge and waited. About 40 minutes later, it started to ring. I answered it a very worried sounding lady started gibbering at me demanding to know who I was etc. I resisted the temptation to wind her up further and told her it was safe with me at LGW. She said she would return to LGW immediately to retrieve it and I said no problem, I'd leave it on charge until she arrived. An hour later it rang again and she informed me she was at the lost/found desk with her friend (whose phone she was using) so I left our office and walked the 5 minutes or so over to our desk. She immediately burst into tears - jeez you'd have thought I'd just donated a kidney the way she was blubbing. She then tried thrusting £20 into my hand, told her I couldn't accept and wished her a pleasant onward journey.
Sometimes, night shifts are nice :thumbsup:
Also, easyJet gave us a surprise audit on our plane cleaning performance - its been 3 months since we took over - in the previous audit they gave the old company 56%. They gave us 91% lol: The bigwigs were most chuffed :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on November 08, 2019, 07:00:06 AM
Lost property.
When the aircraft parks up for the night, the Cabin Crew is meant to check for lost property. In reality, they get off it ASAP as they are desperate to get in the sack with the Captain/F.O..
Hence our cleaners find lots of things that the crew should have removed and passed to the lost/found desk. In the past 2 shifts :-
MacBook Pro
Numerous Kindles
Numerous mobile phones
Numerous other tablet PCs
Wallets/purses (one tatty looking wallet had £580 in £20 notes - no cards or anything to identify the owner)
Numerous spectacles/sunglasses, not the cheap stuff either
Numerous passports (how do they manage to get out of the airport???)
On Wednesday night, an iPhone 11 Pro. My young colleagues told me that this is "a serious bit of kit". It was completely flat but we have a selection of charging cables available so I put it on charge and waited. About 40 minutes later, it started to ring. I answered it a very worried sounding lady started gibbering at me demanding to know who I was etc. I resisted the temptation to wind her up further and told her it was safe with me at LGW. She said she would return to LGW immediately to retrieve it and I said no problem, I'd leave it on charge until she arrived. An hour later it rang again and she informed me she was at the lost/found desk with her friend (whose phone she was using) so I left our office and walked the 5 minutes or so over to our desk. She immediately burst into tears - jeez you'd have thought I'd just donated a kidney the way she was blubbing. She then tried thrusting £20 into my hand, told her I couldn't accept and wished her a pleasant onward journey.
Sometimes, night shifts are nice :thumbsup:
Also, easyJet gave us a surprise audit on our plane cleaning performance - its been 3 months since we took over - in the previous audit they gave the old company 56%. They gave us 91% lol: The bigwigs were most chuffed :thumbsup:
Did you check the gallery on the phone ....... rubschin: if she was that keen to get it back....... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 08, 2019, 07:04:58 AM
Post by: Barman on November 08, 2019, 07:13:24 AM
Lost property.
When the aircraft parks up for the night, the Cabin Crew is meant to check for lost property. In reality, they get off it ASAP as they are desperate to get in the sack with the Captain/F.O..
Hence our cleaners find lots of things that the crew should have removed and passed to the lost/found desk. In the past 2 shifts :-
MacBook Pro
Numerous Kindles
Numerous mobile phones
Numerous other tablet PCs
Wallets/purses (one tatty looking wallet had £580 in £20 notes - no cards or anything to identify the owner)
Numerous spectacles/sunglasses, not the cheap stuff either
Numerous passports (how do they manage to get out of the airport???)
On Wednesday night, an iPhone 11 Pro. My young colleagues told me that this is "a serious bit of kit". It was completely flat but we have a selection of charging cables available so I put it on charge and waited. About 40 minutes later, it started to ring. I answered it a very worried sounding lady started gibbering at me demanding to know who I was etc. I resisted the temptation to wind her up further and told her it was safe with me at LGW. She said she would return to LGW immediately to retrieve it and I said no problem, I'd leave it on charge until she arrived. An hour later it rang again and she informed me she was at the lost/found desk with her friend (whose phone she was using) so I left our office and walked the 5 minutes or so over to our desk. She immediately burst into tears - jeez you'd have thought I'd just donated a kidney the way she was blubbing. She then tried thrusting £20 into my hand, told her I couldn't accept and wished her a pleasant onward journey.
Sometimes, night shifts are nice :thumbsup:
Also, easyJet gave us a surprise audit on our plane cleaning performance - its been 3 months since we took over - in the previous audit they gave the old company 56%. They gave us 91% lol: The bigwigs were most chuffed :thumbsup:
happ096
Bloke I know is a cleaner at Heathrow... Not much stuff he finds gets returned... noooo:
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 08, 2019, 09:18:14 AM
Lost property.Good man :thumbsup:
When the aircraft parks up for the night, the Cabin Crew is meant to check for lost property. In reality, they get off it ASAP as they are desperate to get in the sack with the Captain/F.O..
Hence our cleaners find lots of things that the crew should have removed and passed to the lost/found desk. In the past 2 shifts :-
MacBook Pro
Numerous Kindles
Numerous mobile phones
Numerous other tablet PCs
Wallets/purses (one tatty looking wallet had £580 in £20 notes - no cards or anything to identify the owner)
Numerous spectacles/sunglasses, not the cheap stuff either
Numerous passports (how do they manage to get out of the airport???)
On Wednesday night, an iPhone 11 Pro. My young colleagues told me that this is "a serious bit of kit". It was completely flat but we have a selection of charging cables available so I put it on charge and waited. About 40 minutes later, it started to ring. I answered it a very worried sounding lady started gibbering at me demanding to know who I was etc. I resisted the temptation to wind her up further and told her it was safe with me at LGW. She said she would return to LGW immediately to retrieve it and I said no problem, I'd leave it on charge until she arrived. An hour later it rang again and she informed me she was at the lost/found desk with her friend (whose phone she was using) so I left our office and walked the 5 minutes or so over to our desk. She immediately burst into tears - jeez you'd have thought I'd just donated a kidney the way she was blubbing. She then tried thrusting £20 into my hand, told her I couldn't accept and wished her a pleasant onward journey.
Sometimes, night shifts are nice :thumbsup:
Also, easyJet gave us a surprise audit on our plane cleaning performance - its been 3 months since we took over - in the previous audit they gave the old company 56%. They gave us 91% lol: The bigwigs were most chuffed :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on November 08, 2019, 09:59:41 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Lost property.Good man :thumbsup:
When the aircraft parks up for the night, the Cabin Crew is meant to check for lost property. In reality, they get off it ASAP as they are desperate to get in the sack with the Captain/F.O..
Hence our cleaners find lots of things that the crew should have removed and passed to the lost/found desk. In the past 2 shifts :-
MacBook Pro
Numerous Kindles
Numerous mobile phones
Numerous other tablet PCs
Wallets/purses (one tatty looking wallet had £580 in £20 notes - no cards or anything to identify the owner)
Numerous spectacles/sunglasses, not the cheap stuff either
Numerous passports (how do they manage to get out of the airport???)
On Wednesday night, an iPhone 11 Pro. My young colleagues told me that this is "a serious bit of kit". It was completely flat but we have a selection of charging cables available so I put it on charge and waited. About 40 minutes later, it started to ring. I answered it a very worried sounding lady started gibbering at me demanding to know who I was etc. I resisted the temptation to wind her up further and told her it was safe with me at LGW. She said she would return to LGW immediately to retrieve it and I said no problem, I'd leave it on charge until she arrived. An hour later it rang again and she informed me she was at the lost/found desk with her friend (whose phone she was using) so I left our office and walked the 5 minutes or so over to our desk. She immediately burst into tears - jeez you'd have thought I'd just donated a kidney the way she was blubbing. She then tried thrusting £20 into my hand, told her I couldn't accept and wished her a pleasant onward journey.
Sometimes, night shifts are nice :thumbsup:
Also, easyJet gave us a surprise audit on our plane cleaning performance - its been 3 months since we took over - in the previous audit they gave the old company 56%. They gave us 91% lol: The bigwigs were most chuffed :thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 08, 2019, 10:12:55 AM
It coming up to Christmas like whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 09, 2019, 10:31:43 AM
Post by: Barman on November 09, 2019, 11:01:41 AM
Airport status "Silver" due to anticipated XR protester activity. Shame I'm not there to introduce them to the gentle art of being clobbered round the chops with a 10kg aircraft chock...
Good job they weren't there when LL flew out on Thursday! eveilgrin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2019, 01:39:26 PM
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
'Twas the Friday before Christmas and all was...fucked...
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Oh gawd!
Well done you for getting the day off tho! :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2019, 01:59:32 PM
'Twas the Friday before Christmas and all was...fucked...
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Oh gawd!
Well done you for getting the day off tho! :thumbsup:
My contract states I work "hours as required" subject to 72 hours notice. There's still time...
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2019, 02:33:06 PM
'Twas the Friday before Christmas and all was...fucked...
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Oh gawd!
Well done you for getting the day off tho! :thumbsup:
My contract states I work "hours as required" subject to 72 hours notice. There's still time...
Fingers crossed then! confused:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2019, 02:41:59 PM
'Twas the Friday before Christmas and all was...fucked...
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Oh gawd!
Well done you for getting the day off tho! :thumbsup:
My contract states I work "hours as required" subject to 72 hours notice. There's still time...
Fingers crossed then! confused:
Double time and time off in lieu... whistle:
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2019, 03:18:13 PM
:thumbsup:'Twas the Friday before Christmas and all was...fucked...
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Oh gawd!
Well done you for getting the day off tho! :thumbsup:
My contract states I work "hours as required" subject to 72 hours notice. There's still time...
Fingers crossed then! confused:
Double time and time off in lieu... whistle:
Isn't it amazing how passengers various, crew and your colleagues didn't think of setting off early when the forecast was there for all to view
Well I say 'amazing'. effin pathetic would be more like it
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 21, 2019, 10:13:05 AM
Post by: apc2010 on December 21, 2019, 07:51:36 PM
'Twas the Friday before Christmas and all was...fucked...
I had an alert of specific flooding in the Gatwick area last night, so set off for work at 01.30 as opposed to the usual 03.00. Finally arrived at 06:30 ::) All around is flooded. A23, side-roads, the staff car parks, the railways, all under too much water for the auld Audi to sail across.
I should have 22 blokes this afternoon to chuck the bags, I have 9, the others have turned round and gone back home. On the plus side, many aircrews and passengers haven't managed to get in either so it balances out. Not many cancellations yet, but they will happen as crews that do make it in will be out of hours before the final wave gets off the ground.
Will this be another Christmas where the big Orange suddenly has 60+ flights rather than the usual 7? Don't know and don't care as I finish shift at 04:45 Christmas morning... razz:
Oh gawd!
Well done you for getting the day off tho! :thumbsup:
My contract states I work "hours as required" subject to 72 hours notice. There's still time...
Fingers crossed then! confused:
Double time and time off in lieu... whistle:
Bad cooking ...... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 10, 2020, 07:04:17 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51058929
Post by: Steve on January 10, 2020, 07:58:51 PM
Well that's Miss D put off flying for life... noooo:lol: lol: lol:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51058929
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 08:19:51 AM
The MCAS kludge was put in to satisfy the airlines that insisted the new plane would not require extensive SIM training and could ber flown on their existing type rating. Southwest Airlines ordered 280 aircraft with $1 million refundable on each if SIM training was required. The new CFM Leap -1B engines had to be pushed too far forward and too high up (due to short landing gear) creating a fundamentally unstable aircraft. The 737 had been a step too far - it's a 60 year old design and even the more recent versions (737 NGs - like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 use) were only certified due to "grandfathering rights" where old designs are approved as they have a track record of safety.
A new aircraft would not be approved with some of the 737NG designs - control cables too close together, fuel systems too close together, no overwing escape slides etc.
But Boeing, under pressure from the airlines, had little choice - they didn't have time for a "clean sheet" design new narrow body as Airbus was cleaning up with the A320NEO series and they had to get a product to market quicker. Thus was born the Max. Boeing then compounded their problems by being economical with the truth to the Federal Aviation Authority and even omitting to mention the MCAS system when it was first released. They only mentioned it to airlines after Lion Air. It should have been grounded there and then but they gambled and we then had the Ethiopian crash.
Boeing are in a bad way.
And the media still hasn't mentioned the Dreamliners having their lightning protection in the CFRP wings removed yet...without informing the FAA... eeek:
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 08:41:41 AM
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2020, 08:50:47 AM
14 months ago, when the Lion Air 737 Max crashed, the various airline forums I frequent wen into overdrive. Several of the contributors are vastly experienced in all aviation matters and they all concluded that the Max was a very poorly designed aircraft.
The MCAS kludge was put in to satisfy the airlines that insisted the new plane would not require extensive SIM training and could ber flown on their existing type rating. Southwest Airlines ordered 280 aircraft with $1 million refundable on each if SIM training was required. The new CFM Leap -1B engines had to be pushed too far forward and too high up (due to short landing gear) creating a fundamentally unstable aircraft. The 737 had been a step too far - it's a 60 year old design and even the more recent versions (737 NGs - like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 use) were only certified due to "grandfathering rights" where old designs are approved as they have a track record of safety.
A new aircraft would not be approved with some of the 737NG designs - control cables too close together, fuel systems too close together, no overwing escape slides etc.
But Boeing, under pressure from the airlines, had little choice - they didn't have time for a "clean sheet" design new narrow body as Airbus was cleaning up with the A320NEO series and they had to get a product to market quicker. Thus was born the Max. Boeing then compounded their problems by being economical with the truth to the Federal Aviation Authority and even omitting to mention the MCAS system when it was first released. They only mentioned it to airlines after Lion Air. It should have been grounded there and then but they gambled and we then had the Ethiopian crash.
Boeing are in a bad way.
And the media still hasn't mentioned the Dreamliners having their lightning protection in the CFRP wings removed yet...without informing the FAA... eeek:
Good post! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 08:55:44 AM
14 months ago, when the Lion Air 737 Max crashed, the various airline forums I frequent wen into overdrive. Several of the contributors are vastly experienced in all aviation matters and they all concluded that the Max was a very poorly designed aircraft.
The MCAS kludge was put in to satisfy the airlines that insisted the new plane would not require extensive SIM training and could ber flown on their existing type rating. Southwest Airlines ordered 280 aircraft with $1 million refundable on each if SIM training was required. The new CFM Leap -1B engines had to be pushed too far forward and too high up (due to short landing gear) creating a fundamentally unstable aircraft. The 737 had been a step too far - it's a 60 year old design and even the more recent versions (737 NGs - like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 use) were only certified due to "grandfathering rights" where old designs are approved as they have a track record of safety.
A new aircraft would not be approved with some of the 737NG designs - control cables too close together, fuel systems too close together, no overwing escape slides etc.
But Boeing, under pressure from the airlines, had little choice - they didn't have time for a "clean sheet" design new narrow body as Airbus was cleaning up with the A320NEO series and they had to get a product to market quicker. Thus was born the Max. Boeing then compounded their problems by being economical with the truth to the Federal Aviation Authority and even omitting to mention the MCAS system when it was first released. They only mentioned it to airlines after Lion Air. It should have been grounded there and then but they gambled and we then had the Ethiopian crash.
Boeing are in a bad way.
And the media still hasn't mentioned the Dreamliners having their lightning protection in the CFRP wings removed yet...without informing the FAA... eeek:
Good post! Thumbs:
Thank you BM. I expected no less from our Lock Keeper...
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 08:58:20 AM
Post by: Steve on January 11, 2020, 10:36:15 AM
:thumbsup:14 months ago, when the Lion Air 737 Max crashed, the various airline forums I frequent wen into overdrive. Several of the contributors are vastly experienced in all aviation matters and they all concluded that the Max was a very poorly designed aircraft.
The MCAS kludge was put in to satisfy the airlines that insisted the new plane would not require extensive SIM training and could ber flown on their existing type rating. Southwest Airlines ordered 280 aircraft with $1 million refundable on each if SIM training was required. The new CFM Leap -1B engines had to be pushed too far forward and too high up (due to short landing gear) creating a fundamentally unstable aircraft. The 737 had been a step too far - it's a 60 year old design and even the more recent versions (737 NGs - like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 use) were only certified due to "grandfathering rights" where old designs are approved as they have a track record of safety.
A new aircraft would not be approved with some of the 737NG designs - control cables too close together, fuel systems too close together, no overwing escape slides etc.
But Boeing, under pressure from the airlines, had little choice - they didn't have time for a "clean sheet" design new narrow body as Airbus was cleaning up with the A320NEO series and they had to get a product to market quicker. Thus was born the Max. Boeing then compounded their problems by being economical with the truth to the Federal Aviation Authority and even omitting to mention the MCAS system when it was first released. They only mentioned it to airlines after Lion Air. It should have been grounded there and then but they gambled and we then had the Ethiopian crash.
Boeing are in a bad way.
And the media still hasn't mentioned the Dreamliners having their lightning protection in the CFRP wings removed yet...without informing the FAA... eeek:
Good post! Thumbs:
With USA laws on punitive damages it's not impossible that this could drive Boeing into Chapter 11 bankruptcy when they could have got away with something like a $5B write off if they'd acted promptly
There's a reason why Airbus use 3 AoA sensors (737 Max uses two) and it comes from the basic science around single fault vulnerability of safety critical systems with no easy fail safe state. The CAA, EASA and FAA require such systems are analysed to show no single fault liability so what did Boeing do? They lied saying the 737 MCAS wasn't a safety critical function
In the UK the guilty would face manslaughter charges, not sure same applies in the USA
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 01:13:25 PM
:thumbsup:14 months ago, when the Lion Air 737 Max crashed, the various airline forums I frequent wen into overdrive. Several of the contributors are vastly experienced in all aviation matters and they all concluded that the Max was a very poorly designed aircraft.
The MCAS kludge was put in to satisfy the airlines that insisted the new plane would not require extensive SIM training and could ber flown on their existing type rating. Southwest Airlines ordered 280 aircraft with $1 million refundable on each if SIM training was required. The new CFM Leap -1B engines had to be pushed too far forward and too high up (due to short landing gear) creating a fundamentally unstable aircraft. The 737 had been a step too far - it's a 60 year old design and even the more recent versions (737 NGs - like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 use) were only certified due to "grandfathering rights" where old designs are approved as they have a track record of safety.
A new aircraft would not be approved with some of the 737NG designs - control cables too close together, fuel systems too close together, no overwing escape slides etc.
But Boeing, under pressure from the airlines, had little choice - they didn't have time for a "clean sheet" design new narrow body as Airbus was cleaning up with the A320NEO series and they had to get a product to market quicker. Thus was born the Max. Boeing then compounded their problems by being economical with the truth to the Federal Aviation Authority and even omitting to mention the MCAS system when it was first released. They only mentioned it to airlines after Lion Air. It should have been grounded there and then but they gambled and we then had the Ethiopian crash.
Boeing are in a bad way.
And the media still hasn't mentioned the Dreamliners having their lightning protection in the CFRP wings removed yet...without informing the FAA... eeek:
Good post! Thumbs:
With USA laws on punitive damages it's not impossible that this could drive Boeing into Chapter 11 bankruptcy when they could have got away with something like a $5B write off if they'd acted promptly
There's a reason why Airbus use 3 AoA sensors (737 Max uses two) and it comes from the basic science around single fault vulnerability of safety critical systems with no easy fail safe state. The CAA, EASA and FAA require such systems are analysed to show no single fault liability so what did Boeing do? They lied saying the 737 MCAS wasn't a safety critical function
In the UK the guilty would face manslaughter charges, not sure same applies in the USA
It won't go to Chapter 11 due to defence contracts and hidden subsidies. The 2 AoA sensors on the Max are also only active on one side one flight the other side the next flight. So effectively only 1 side per flight. Airbus use 3 with a voting system that ignores any weird reading. Even to a child this would seem more reliable.
The original 737 was a fantastic design for the time - short legs meant it could service all the smaller airfields in America where they was little in the way of infrastructure - integral stairs, low to the ground so it could be loaded/unloaded without belt loaders to reach the holds, only a 5 foot drop from the wings to the floor in an emergency and slimline P&W JT8D engines that snuggled beautifully under the wings. All the next incarnations were inherently compromised due to its low slung nature.
Then the A320 arrived - and let's not forget that it a 40+ year old design. But it had long legs and was designed for the European market with airbridges and no need to be low slung. The new CFM Leap - 1A fits just fine under the wing and it is remarkably efficient - conversations with some easyJet pilots reveal that a A320Neo uses 900kg/hr in the cruise compared to 1,200kg per hour per engine. That's a massive saving. Their A321s, with 235 seats hardly burn more fuel than their old A319s with 156 seats.
The only new narrow body aircraft - the Bombardier CS100/300 (now Airbus A220) is the only truly new narrow body and it is superb. Apart from the P&W GTF engines which, whilst slightly more efficient than the CFM Leap engines seem to be less reliable. So much so that Indigo (India) have had to ground the entire fleet.
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 02:23:36 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 02:26:09 PM
Retrieves anorak from cleaners ::)
::) ::) ::) Lock spaz.
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2020, 02:35:54 PM
Retrieves anorak from cleaners ::)
::) ::) ::) Lock spaz.
;D
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 02:39:01 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 02:44:36 PM
cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Love you really you beautiful tubby ginger mongtard razz: razz: razz:
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 03:08:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc)
I wonder if Tipsy would let me take her up the Trent one day? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 03:12:16 PM
Behold!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc)
I wonder if Tipsy would let me take her up the Trent one day? rubschin:
Why does it say "in the life off"?
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 03:20:39 PM
Post by: Steve on January 11, 2020, 03:36:51 PM
:thumbsup::thumbsup:14 months ago, when the Lion Air 737 Max crashed, the various airline forums I frequent wen into overdrive. Several of the contributors are vastly experienced in all aviation matters and they all concluded that the Max was a very poorly designed aircraft.
The MCAS kludge was put in to satisfy the airlines that insisted the new plane would not require extensive SIM training and could ber flown on their existing type rating. Southwest Airlines ordered 280 aircraft with $1 million refundable on each if SIM training was required. The new CFM Leap -1B engines had to be pushed too far forward and too high up (due to short landing gear) creating a fundamentally unstable aircraft. The 737 had been a step too far - it's a 60 year old design and even the more recent versions (737 NGs - like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 use) were only certified due to "grandfathering rights" where old designs are approved as they have a track record of safety.
A new aircraft would not be approved with some of the 737NG designs - control cables too close together, fuel systems too close together, no overwing escape slides etc.
But Boeing, under pressure from the airlines, had little choice - they didn't have time for a "clean sheet" design new narrow body as Airbus was cleaning up with the A320NEO series and they had to get a product to market quicker. Thus was born the Max. Boeing then compounded their problems by being economical with the truth to the Federal Aviation Authority and even omitting to mention the MCAS system when it was first released. They only mentioned it to airlines after Lion Air. It should have been grounded there and then but they gambled and we then had the Ethiopian crash.
Boeing are in a bad way.
And the media still hasn't mentioned the Dreamliners having their lightning protection in the CFRP wings removed yet...without informing the FAA... eeek:
Good post! Thumbs:
With USA laws on punitive damages it's not impossible that this could drive Boeing into Chapter 11 bankruptcy when they could have got away with something like a $5B write off if they'd acted promptly
There's a reason why Airbus use 3 AoA sensors (737 Max uses two) and it comes from the basic science around single fault vulnerability of safety critical systems with no easy fail safe state. The CAA, EASA and FAA require such systems are analysed to show no single fault liability so what did Boeing do? They lied saying the 737 MCAS wasn't a safety critical function
In the UK the guilty would face manslaughter charges, not sure same applies in the USA
It won't go to Chapter 11 due to defence contracts and hidden subsidies. The 2 AoA sensors on the Max are also only active on one side one flight the other side the next flight. So effectively only 1 side per flight. Airbus use 3 with a voting system that ignores any weird reading. Even to a child this would seem more reliable.
The original 737 was a fantastic design for the time - short legs meant it could service all the smaller airfields in America where they was little in the way of infrastructure - integral stairs, low to the ground so it could be loaded/unloaded without belt loaders to reach the holds, only a 5 foot drop from the wings to the floor in an emergency and slimline P&W JT8D engines that snuggled beautifully under the wings. All the next incarnations were inherently compromised due to its low slung nature.
Then the A320 arrived - and let's not forget that it a 40+ year old design. But it had long legs and was designed for the European market with airbridges and no need to be low slung. The new CFM Leap - 1A fits just fine under the wing and it is remarkably efficient - conversations with some easyJet pilots reveal that a A320Neo uses 900kg/hr in the cruise compared to 1,200kg per hour per engine. That's a massive saving. Their A321s, with 235 seats hardly burn more fuel than their old A319s with 156 seats.
The only new narrow body aircraft - the Bombardier CS100/300 (now Airbus A220) is the only truly new narrow body and it is superb. Apart from the P&W GTF engines which, whilst slightly more efficient than the CFM Leap engines seem to be less reliable. So much so that Indigo (India) have had to ground the entire fleet.
The long delay in getting the revised design (reported as both AoA's now have to agree before MCAS engages) certified suggests Boeing haven't come up with an argument that failure of MCAS to engage isn't a safety event because of the thrust induced stall
They might have been better just limiting MCAS to the 0.6 degrees they falsely told the FAA it was limited to. Far less likely to push an aircraft into the ground than the 2.5 degrees movement it actually had. Fitting a third AoA sensor and processing system to match AirBus is seemingly a no no.
As for punitive damages Johnson and Johnson got hit with $8B for one death. That could set the starting point for 350 deaths at over $2T which is over 10 times its market capitalisation.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 04:18:20 PM
A pox on Boeing - they made the best planes in the world until the Dreamliner then it all went tits up. Like UK politics, it benefits no-one to have a monopoly.
Post by: Just One More on January 11, 2020, 04:19:25 PM
Behold!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc)
I wonder if Tipsy would let me take her up the Trent one day? rubschin:
She'd be well advised to avoid that lock keeper 2m 37s in ;)
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 04:23:15 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 04:26:58 PM
Thanks awfully.
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 04:30:08 PM
He says boaters are more difficult rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2020, 04:38:44 PM
One of my fellow lock keepers there is a former Air Traffic Controller, so that counts :thumbsup:
He says boaters are more difficult rubschin:
50 year old diesel narrow boats with 2 people generally covered in cat hair and stinking of piss aren't quite the risk to mass death of nearly 200 people at a time. Was he an Air Traffic Controller at Land's End or summik?
The cat hair/piss smelling is not intended at Lock Keepers. Honest.
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 04:42:46 PM
Post by: Steve on January 11, 2020, 04:52:53 PM
well saidOne of my fellow lock keepers there is a former Air Traffic Controller, so that counts :thumbsup:
He says boaters are more difficult rubschin:
50 year old diesel narrow boats with 2 people generally covered in cat hair and stinking of piss aren't quite the risk to mass death of nearly 200 people at a time. Was he an Air Traffic Controller at Land's End or summik?
The cat hair/piss smelling is not intended at Lock Keepers. Honest.
As for 737's imho they'll still be flying 737 variants 100 years after that first flight. But the 757 that arguably was supposed to replace it won't be
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 11, 2020, 05:27:49 PM
Behold!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc)
I wonder if Tipsy would let me take her up the Trent one day? rubschin:
Is that Nottinghamshire? ... I never go to Nottinghamshire. angel1
Apologies to TMR and his thread.
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 05:57:17 PM
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2020, 06:00:04 PM
Behold!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eA9TUImVc)
I wonder if Tipsy would let me take her up the Trent one day? rubschin:
I'm guessing she'd rather be sucked into one of those Rolls Royce engines at full power... whistle:
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2020, 06:01:09 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 27, 2020, 07:36:10 AM
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2020, 07:51:44 AM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
eeek:
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2020, 08:09:02 AM
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2020, 08:09:45 AM
Spain eeek: eeek:
point: point: point:
Post by: Steve on February 27, 2020, 09:30:46 AM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-We just viewed our 'Brexit no deal' box of tinned food, bog roll and cat food as now being the Corona box
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Back on aviation there's a nut on another forum who refuses to believe it's a virus and insists it's all been caused by emissions from planes Maybe that alcohol gel shortage has been caused by him drinking it all
Post by: apc2010 on February 27, 2020, 03:35:08 PM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-We just viewed our 'Brexit no deal' box of tinned food, bog roll and cat food as now being the Corona box
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Back on aviation there's a nut on another forum who refuses to believe it's a virus and insists it's all been caused by emissions from planes Maybe that alcohol gel shortage has been caused by him drinking it all
We (Cyprus ) are also getting cancelations in last few days ..spoke to TUI today ..they have had 1000s of e-mails asking about it .. noooo:
They are scared of putting out .."reasuring notices .." in case someone sues ..
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2020, 03:42:51 PM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-We just viewed our 'Brexit no deal' box of tinned food, bog roll and cat food as now being the Corona box
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Back on aviation there's a nut on another forum who refuses to believe it's a virus and insists it's all been caused by emissions from planes Maybe that alcohol gel shortage has been caused by him drinking it all
We (Cyprus ) are also getting cancelations in last few days ..spoke to TUI today ..they have had 1000s of e-mails asking about it .. noooo:
They are scared of putting out .."reasuring notices .." in case someone sues ..
noooo: noooo: noooo:
I went to Paps earlier (normally heaving) and it was like the Mary Celeste... rubschin:
...and I rather foolishly bought a big bunch of Asparagus from a flip-flop sitting outside... scared2:
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2020, 03:46:31 PM
Post by: apc2010 on February 27, 2020, 03:56:18 PM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-We just viewed our 'Brexit no deal' box of tinned food, bog roll and cat food as now being the Corona box
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Back on aviation there's a nut on another forum who refuses to believe it's a virus and insists it's all been caused by emissions from planes Maybe that alcohol gel shortage has been caused by him drinking it all
We (Cyprus ) are also getting cancelations in last few days ..spoke to TUI today ..they have had 1000s of e-mails asking about it .. noooo:
They are scared of putting out .."reasuring notices .." in case someone sues ..
noooo: noooo: noooo:
I went to Paps earlier (normally heaving) and it was like the Mary Celeste... rubschin:
...and I rather foolishly bought a big bunch of Asparagus from a flip-flop sitting outside... scared2:
And no hand sanitister ? left on island ...... noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2020, 03:57:13 PM
Get LL to cook it. No virus could survive that noooo:
rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 27, 2020, 06:13:39 PM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-We just viewed our 'Brexit no deal' box of tinned food, bog roll and cat food as now being the Corona box
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Back on aviation there's a nut on another forum who refuses to believe it's a virus and insists it's all been caused by emissions from planes Maybe that alcohol gel shortage has been caused by him drinking it all
We (Cyprus ) are also getting cancelations in last few days ..spoke to TUI today ..they have had 1000s of e-mails asking about it .. noooo:
They are scared of putting out .."reasuring notices .." in case someone sues ..
noooo: noooo: noooo:
I went to Paps earlier (normally heaving) and it was like the Mary Celeste... rubschin:
...and I rather foolishly bought a big bunch of Asparagus from a flip-flop sitting outside... scared2:
And no hand sanitister ? left on island ...... noooo:
Get BM to start his brewing again, washing your hands in that will probably kill anything... rubschin:
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 27, 2020, 09:03:48 PM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-Shotguns cleaned and now looking for new strings for the banjo.
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2020, 05:11:26 AM
Normally, the big orange planes are full (156-186 seats). So far this morning:-Shotguns cleaned and now looking for new strings for the banjo.
Milan Linate, 60 booked, 9 actually flew.
Milan Malpensa 44, 16
Bologna 50, 12
Venice 120, 43
This trend has been happening since it all "kicked off" in Italy. Won't be long before this is repeated in Spain, France, Germany...etc.
Also, as we clean the planes now, we supply the sanitising hand gel on the aircraft. We buy them for about £2.50 per 300ml. I've just seen 6 bottles of the same stuff selling on eBay for £114...also, the order for 300 boxes (3600 bottles) that is meant to arrive today is now delayed until 7th MAY as the suppliers have run out.
Is it time to stock up on tinned and dried goods? eeek:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 06, 2020, 01:40:05 PM
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2020, 01:45:47 PM
It's turning into a bit of a massacre...
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Go Cyprus! Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2020, 01:49:39 PM
All those people using your home brew as disinfectant?It's turning into a bit of a massacre...
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Go Cyprus! Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2020, 01:50:08 PM
All those people using your home brew as disinfectant?It's turning into a bit of a massacre...
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Go Cyprus! Party001: Party001: Party001:
perhaps... rubschin:
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2020, 02:04:15 PM
It's turning into a bit of a massacre...I guess not much relaxation from FlyBe becoming FlynottoBe. Did they even do Gatwick?
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 06, 2020, 02:09:11 PM
All those people using your home brew as disinfectant?It's turning into a bit of a massacre...
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Go Cyprus! Party001: Party001: Party001:
perhaps... rubschin:
Unfortunately the authorities have had to stop using it because of safety concerns...
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/2f6109544b3cc480bc2706ae900236d9/tenor.gif?itemid=4301340)
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 07, 2020, 06:36:32 AM
It's turning into a bit of a massacre...I guess not much relaxation from FlyBe becoming FlynottoBe. Did they even do Gatwick?
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
They were fairly big a few years back - 15 or so departures a day. But soon after that they realised that they'd made a major blunder with expensively leased horrible Embraer 195s. Ghastly machines. Soon after they disposed of them they dropped to just the PSO route to Newquay using a Dash 8. Not even sure that is still going though (South Terminal - I'm North)
Post by: Nick on March 07, 2020, 08:48:18 AM
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2020, 12:39:36 PM
TaIt's turning into a bit of a massacre...I guess not much relaxation from FlyBe becoming FlynottoBe. Did they even do Gatwick?
As expected, flight loads to Northern Italy are pitiful - today, 97 booked and only 8 turned up. Don't forget that that same flight 3 weeks ago had 156 booked (A319). Non-refundable tickets mainly, so we still fly and save shit loads on fuel. Future bookings, though, looking bleak...then they won't fly.
Even all-year-round stalwarts like Tenerife are suffering - 30-40 passengers not turning up for flights that are already 20-30 seats short of being full.
So far, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus ( Thumbs:) holding up.
They were fairly big a few years back - 15 or so departures a day. But soon after that they realised that they'd made a major blunder with expensively leased horrible Embraer 195s. Ghastly machines. Soon after they disposed of them they dropped to just the PSO route to Newquay using a Dash 8. Not even sure that is still going though (South Terminal - I'm North)
Operating a single route from an expensive airport like Gatwick hardly sounds like a sensible business plan but then sensible business plan and Flybe don't seem to go together
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 08, 2020, 08:18:40 AM
Post by: Nick on March 08, 2020, 08:29:12 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 08, 2020, 03:36:14 PM
224?That must be fewer than 225?
Post by: Nick on March 08, 2020, 03:46:28 PM
Post by: Steve on March 08, 2020, 03:51:27 PM
I was letting that pass for the time being ::)Nah, you should be giving him fewer licence on this one ;)
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2020, 04:01:31 PM
I was letting that pass for the time being ::)Nah, you should be giving him fewer licence on this one ;)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 08, 2020, 08:18:01 PM
lol: lol: lol: lol:I was letting that pass for the time being ::)Nah, you should be giving him fewer licence on this one ;)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 14, 2020, 06:08:29 AM
Increasingly looking like the party's over. Some ground handlers are sending their staff home on unpaid leave, passenger volumes decimated. We're not at that stage.
Yet.
26,500 passengers booked seats yesterday, only 17,000 turned up.
Ski flights are 100+ passengers down on expected numbers each flight. Italy is only repatriation flights. Cyprus will be the same tomorrow. Prague closed, Copenhagen closing, as will most of Spain. Even robust places like Tennergrief and Lanzagrotty only 2/3 full. Southern France weakening and Poland in lockdown.
I've just finished my last night shift and wonder what I will walk into when I'm back in Wednesday morning. Or should that be IF I'm back in on Wednesday morning rubschin:
The thought of not being able to smash someone's fake Luis Vuitton to pieces is filling me with dread eeek:
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2020, 06:23:04 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4
Increasingly looking like the party's over. Some ground handlers are sending their staff home on unpaid leave, passenger volumes decimated. We're not at that stage.
Yet.
26,500 passengers booked seats yesterday, only 17,000 turned up.
Ski flights are 100+ passengers down on expected numbers each flight. Italy is only repatriation flights. Cyprus will be the same tomorrow. Prague closed, Copenhagen closing, as will most of Spain. Even robust places like Tennergrief and Lanzagrotty only 2/3 full. Southern France weakening and Poland in lockdown.
I've just finished my last night shift and wonder what I will walk into when I'm back in Wednesday morning. Or should that be IF I'm back in on Wednesday morning rubschin:
The thought of not being able to smash someone's fake Luis Vuitton to pieces is filling me with dread eeek:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2020, 06:25:46 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 14, 2020, 06:29:58 AM
I wonder if the Ginger Shambles will be stuck abroad...? rubschin:
Spain will charter a private jet to get him out...they are suffering enough as it is.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 14, 2020, 06:37:15 AM
Normally, I'd be going to be about now, but today isn't normal. So I shall stay awake and will be on the Guinness at exactly 0900hrs. Extremely reliable scientific research assures me that consumption thereof is a surefire way to repel any gookbat virus. :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on March 14, 2020, 06:50:27 AM
I wonder if the Ginger Shambles will be stuck abroad...? rubschin:
Spain will charter a private jet to get him out...they are suffering enough as it is.
cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2020, 07:01:57 AM
I wonder if the Ginger Shambles will be stuck abroad...? rubschin:
Spain will charter a private jet to get him out...they are suffering enough as it is.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 14, 2020, 07:14:09 AM
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2020, 07:25:43 AM
Salzburg flight this morning...151 booked, 7 flew eeek:
eeek:
Post by: Steve on March 14, 2020, 11:00:56 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4lol: lol: lol:
Increasingly looking like the party's over. Some ground handlers are sending their staff home on unpaid leave, passenger volumes decimated. We're not at that stage.
Yet.
26,500 passengers booked seats yesterday, only 17,000 turned up.
Ski flights are 100+ passengers down on expected numbers each flight. Italy is only repatriation flights. Cyprus will be the same tomorrow. Prague closed, Copenhagen closing, as will most of Spain. Even robust places like Tennergrief and Lanzagrotty only 2/3 full. Southern France weakening and Poland in lockdown.
I've just finished my last night shift and wonder what I will walk into when I'm back in Wednesday morning. Or should that be IF I'm back in on Wednesday morning rubschin:
The thought of not being able to smash someone's fake Luis Vuitton to pieces is filling me with dread eeek:
and great vid :thumbsup: but this doesn't sound like great news for you, hope things improve
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 14, 2020, 10:31:47 PM
I wonder if the Ginger Shambles will be stuck abroad...? rubschin:
Spain will charter a private jet to get him out...they are suffering enough as it is.
lol: lol: lol:
Nah, they can't afford that kind of expenditure right now. A pedalo at gunpoint sounds more likely... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2020, 07:49:10 AM
This morning, Antalya - hitherto full - only 26 flew noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2020, 11:02:30 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2020, 12:25:44 PM
In good news, "well done Dave" - a bloke at work who is more irritating than piles, is stuck in Poland with no way out unless he gets a cab to Berlin. Great for us, bad for Poland. The natives may kill him, saves me the job...
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2020, 12:56:44 PM
Turkey has closed it's doors to non-nationals and non-residents. We had to offload 130 passengers and 96 bags when the news came through.lol:
In good news, "well done Dave" - a bloke at work who is more irritating than piles, is stuck in Poland with no way out unless he gets a cab to Berlin. Great for us, bad for Poland. The natives may kill him, saves me the job...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 15, 2020, 02:36:37 PM
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2020, 03:03:36 PM
Nick and I could be stuck in Seville shocked003noooo:
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2020, 04:19:50 PM
Nick and I could be stuck in Seville shocked003
eyes:
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2020, 07:08:59 PM
Nick and I could be stuck in Seville shocked003
eyes:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2020, 07:31:16 PM
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2020, 07:54:22 PM
Back to work on Wednesday. All agency staff will be gone by then - that's 25%.
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2020, 08:00:51 PM
Back to work on Wednesday. All agency staff will be gone by then - that's 25%.
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
eeek:
The majority of people getting on planes now are simply going home to be with loved ones. Within 7 days, even that will stop.
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
noooo:Back to work on Wednesday. All agency staff will be gone by then - that's 25%.
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
eeek:
The majority of people getting on planes now are simply going home to be with loved ones. Within 7 days, even that will stop.
dark days
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2020, 08:19:56 PM
noooo:Back to work on Wednesday. All agency staff will be gone by then - that's 25%.
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
eeek:
The majority of people getting on planes now are simply going home to be with loved ones. Within 7 days, even that will stop.
dark days
If one more C88T says .."well at least you are stuck somewhere nice" .... evil:
Nowhere is nice with no money or food and a Disease ... cussing:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2020, 08:32:39 PM
noooo:Back to work on Wednesday. All agency staff will be gone by then - that's 25%.
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
eeek:
The majority of people getting on planes now are simply going home to be with loved ones. Within 7 days, even that will stop.
dark days
If one more C88T says .."well at least you are stuck somewhere nice" .... evil:
Nowhere is nice with no money or food and a Disease ... cussing:
Well at least you're stuck somewhere sort of warm :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2020, 08:34:40 PM
noooo:Back to work on Wednesday. All agency staff will be gone by then - that's 25%.
Flights to Germany, France and Egypt still holding up in passenger numbers. Everything else (barring domestic) massacred. Can't see France and Germany lasting long and Hurghada is only a few days a week, doubt that will last either.
Game over, I fear.
eeek:
The majority of people getting on planes now are simply going home to be with loved ones. Within 7 days, even that will stop.
dark days
If one more C88T says .."well at least you are stuck somewhere nice" .... evil:
Nowhere is nice with no money or food and a Disease ... cussing:
Well at least you're stuck somewhere sort of warm :thumbsup:
;D ;D ;D evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2020, 09:23:06 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2020, 10:08:31 PM
Final figures today, about 24,000 booked, just under 12,000 flew. Only 4,900 bags Shocked:
Mate of ours ..was on cruise ..he has been flying round globe ..to get back here ..(owns business )..before closures ...in Malta now ? ..gets back tonight .. rubschin:
Other couple (photographers ) are stuck in Thailand ...
Another wedding planner is stuck in UK .. noooo:
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2020, 10:16:02 PM
noooo: noooo:Final figures today, about 24,000 booked, just under 12,000 flew. Only 4,900 bags Shocked:
Mate of ours ..was on cruise ..he has been flying round globe ..to get back here ..(owns business )..before closures ...in Malta now ? ..gets back tonight .. rubschin:
Other couple (photographers ) are stuck in Thailand ...
Another wedding planner is stuck in UK .. noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2020, 04:56:33 AM
Final figures today, about 24,000 booked, just under 12,000 flew. Only 4,900 bags Shocked:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2020, 09:57:31 PM
Peir 6 (gates 101-113 over the skybridge) closed tomorrow as not enough flights to need them surrender:
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2020, 10:18:43 PM
22,000 booked. 9,100 flew.
Peir 6 (gates 101-113 over the skybridge) closed tomorrow as not enough flights to need them surrender:
Google flight into Cyprus fight ...(will try find link ).....passengers trying to get off plane without "steps " ... Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2020, 10:20:46 PM
22,000 booked. 9,100 flew.
Peir 6 (gates 101-113 over the skybridge) closed tomorrow as not enough flights to need them surrender:
Google flight into Cyprus fight ...(will try find link ).....passengers trying to get off plane without "steps " ... Thumbs:
https://www.facebook.com/RafaellaMiroslavova/videos/3687365691335823/?t=5
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2020, 10:21:58 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2020, 10:23:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/RafaellaMiroslavova/videos/3687367601335632/?t=3
https://www.facebook.com/RafaellaMiroslavova/videos/3687375311334861/?t=6
Post by: Steve on March 16, 2020, 10:29:27 PM
more here
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-late-arriving-passengers-allowed-in-but-its-a-one-off-video/
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2020, 05:33:27 AM
https://www.facebook.com/RafaellaMiroslavova/videos/3687367601335632/?t=3
noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2020, 06:16:29 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/JD9S33jB/flights.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JD9S33jB)
Pafos Airport arrivals today... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 17, 2020, 06:32:55 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 17, 2020, 07:15:55 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/JD9S33jB/flights.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JD9S33jB)
Pafos Airport arrivals today... noooo:
easyJet is sending a repatriation flight
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2020, 08:54:58 AM
Not that I want to add to your woes BM but looking at the situation between Turkey and Greece I suspect it's only a matter of time before Erdogan starts shipping migrants to Northern Cyprus to try the border there as well so he can add more pressure on to the EU. rubschin:
I think he is doing that already... noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on March 17, 2020, 07:10:41 PM
Not that I want to add to your woes BM but looking at the situation between Turkey and Greece I suspect it's only a matter of time before Erdogan starts shipping migrants to Northern Cyprus to try the border there as well so he can add more pressure on to the EU. rubschin:
I think he is doing that already... noooo:
evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 19, 2020, 06:56:59 PM
Gonna be a bloodbath for the next 2 weeks - if ven the airport stays open that long.
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2020, 07:08:20 PM
Had to say goodbye to 23 agency workers today. Good lads, most of them noooo:
Gonna be a bloodbath for the next 2 weeks - if ven the airport stays open that long.
cry:
Post by: Steve on March 19, 2020, 09:01:02 PM
noooo: noooo:Had to say goodbye to 23 agency workers today. Good lads, most of them noooo:
Gonna be a bloodbath for the next 2 weeks - if ven the airport stays open that long.
cry:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 21, 2020, 05:48:35 AM
2 Saturday's ago, we had about 150 flights to deal with.
Today we have 13.
Messy noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on March 21, 2020, 05:49:36 AM
Another 9 aircraft cleaners last night. Meant to be working 2000-0800. Gave them the bad news (all were expecting it and gracious) and told them I fully understood if they wanted to go now. Every single one said they would finish their shifts. Biiiiiig lump in my throat.
2 Saturday's ago, we had about 150 flights to deal with.
Today we have 13.
Messy noooo:
noooo:
Where to ....... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 21, 2020, 05:58:52 AM
Another 9 aircraft cleaners last night. Meant to be working 2000-0800. Gave them the bad news (all were expecting it and gracious) and told them I fully understood if they wanted to go now. Every single one said they would finish their shifts. Biiiiiig lump in my throat.
2 Saturday's ago, we had about 150 flights to deal with.
Today we have 13.
Messy noooo:
noooo:
Where to ....... rubschin:
Lyon x 2, Geneva x 6, Faro x 2, Thessoloniki, Athens and Belfast
Post by: Barman on March 21, 2020, 06:24:04 AM
Another 9 aircraft cleaners last night. Meant to be working 2000-0800. Gave them the bad news (all were expecting it and gracious) and told them I fully understood if they wanted to go now. Every single one said they would finish their shifts. Biiiiiig lump in my throat.
2 Saturday's ago, we had about 150 flights to deal with.
Today we have 13.
Messy noooo:
noooo:
happy100
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 21, 2020, 06:29:11 AM
Post by: apc2010 on March 21, 2020, 06:36:15 AM
The 6 Geneva flights is a bit suspicious. Would these be extemely rich people or bankers fucking off to get their ill-gotten gains out before fucking off to Mustique...
rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 21, 2020, 06:41:41 AM
Reckon Mr Sunak's announcement has obliterated the exodus. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on March 21, 2020, 06:42:22 AM
Post by: apc2010 on March 21, 2020, 06:45:52 AM
Perhaps Geneva has toilet rolls rubschin:
Where was the eurovision song contest ....... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 21, 2020, 06:54:47 AM
Post by: apc2010 on March 21, 2020, 07:00:40 AM
Pafos airport shows no flights arriving but 10 departing...? rubschin:
From FB so how true ..??
"I was told today when I phoned the Cypriot embassy that they will be chartering government planes even after the 21st so just to keep checking"......
Post by: Nick on March 21, 2020, 07:02:06 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 21, 2020, 07:07:28 AM
Post by: Barman on March 21, 2020, 07:09:44 AM
There is a reaptriation flight scheduled to PFO today.
I guess that is it, just flying the last of the tourists back too...
Post by: Steve on March 21, 2020, 01:57:02 PM
So 146 booked the first Geneva (06.25)...5 people flew.:thumbsup: hopefully sees you OK too
Reckon Mr Sunak's announcement has obliterated the exodus. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2020, 08:29:25 AM
1 tomorrow.
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2020, 08:48:36 AM
8 flights today.
1 tomorrow.
Nothing from Pafos cept military flights... noooo:
Watched a Ukrainian Antonov AN-22 fly in there on Saturday... cloud9:
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2020, 10:06:05 AM
https://www.flightradar24.com
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2020, 01:17:24 PM
Total pax = 15.
Piers 3, 4 and 6 now fully closed. Pier 2 only partially open.
I drove round the entire airport on Saturday night and what first struck me was the darkness. No lights in the closed piers. Then the amount of parked up planes. Orange tails everywhere - I counted 58. Push back tugs, baggage tugs, belt loaders all parked up on the 230 stands, opposite the Boeing hangar.
Went for a cigarette in one of the airside smoking areas, usually lit by pier 4. Dark. No noise of crews moving equipment for the first wave of flights. No-one else there. Rats getting braver and running around with no fear of being squashed by a 40 ton push back tug. 2 foxes running around the 170 stands.
A sense of gloom everywhere and having to tell staff not to come back anymore at the end of their shift is heartbreaking. They did nothing wrong.
Next night shift, however, I intend to hold the Gatwick Grand Prix. 4 of us will take fully charged baggage tugs and complete a circuit of the airport. These things all have the same limited top speed of 15mph so the winner will be he who chooses the best lines through the corners and the best route (there are a couple of options).
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2020, 01:45:48 PM
2 flights gone - both to Faro.
Total pax = 15.
Piers 3, 4 and 6 now fully closed. Pier 2 only partially open.
I drove round the entire airport on Saturday night and what first struck me was the darkness. No lights in the closed piers. Then the amount of parked up planes. Orange tails everywhere - I counted 58. Push back tugs, baggage tugs, belt loaders all parked up on the 230 stands, opposite the Boeing hangar.
Went for a cigarette in one of the airside smoking areas, usually lit by pier 4. Dark. No noise of crews moving equipment for the first wave of flights. No-one else there. Rats getting braver and running around with no fear of being squashed by a 40 ton push back tug. 2 foxes running around the 170 stands.
A sense of gloom everywhere and having to tell staff not to come back anymore at the end of their shift is heartbreaking. They did nothing wrong.
Next night shift, however, I intend to hold the Gatwick Grand Prix. 4 of us will take fully charged baggage tugs and complete a circuit of the airport. These things all have the same limited top speed of 15mph so the winner will be he who chooses the best lines through the corners and the best route (there are a couple of options).
noooo: noooo: noooo:
&
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2020, 01:56:34 PM
noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:2 flights gone - both to Faro.
Total pax = 15.
Piers 3, 4 and 6 now fully closed. Pier 2 only partially open.
I drove round the entire airport on Saturday night and what first struck me was the darkness. No lights in the closed piers. Then the amount of parked up planes. Orange tails everywhere - I counted 58. Push back tugs, baggage tugs, belt loaders all parked up on the 230 stands, opposite the Boeing hangar.
Went for a cigarette in one of the airside smoking areas, usually lit by pier 4. Dark. No noise of crews moving equipment for the first wave of flights. No-one else there. Rats getting braver and running around with no fear of being squashed by a 40 ton push back tug. 2 foxes running around the 170 stands.
A sense of gloom everywhere and having to tell staff not to come back anymore at the end of their shift is heartbreaking. They did nothing wrong.
Next night shift, however, I intend to hold the Gatwick Grand Prix. 4 of us will take fully charged baggage tugs and complete a circuit of the airport. These things all have the same limited top speed of 15mph so the winner will be he who chooses the best lines through the corners and the best route (there are a couple of options).
noooo: noooo: noooo:
&
lol: lol: lol:
&
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on March 27, 2020, 05:49:11 PM
Post by: Nick on March 27, 2020, 05:54:19 PM
happy002 happy002 happy002
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2020, 06:43:42 PM
What's is TMR views on Virgin now ..and how many others will go belly up......... rubschin:
All airlines will go belly up if all countries keep the borders shut. But this won't happen. Will it take 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, a year?
Who knows. Virgin hasn't really make a lot of money in the last few years, so spare cash is sparse. They lease the majority of their planes so will stuggle to raise cash as they have relatively few assets. Their routes are predominantly leisure. If the government agrees that future leisure routes are worthy of keeping, they'll inject cash - but with strict terms. easyJet and BA/IAG are different in that they are cash rich and own the majority of their aircraft.
But these are only assets is someone wants to buy them. If no-one is flying, no-one will. And then the cash runs out. Can the government step in? Probably, but the complex ownsership of these airlines could make that tricky. Ryanair are fairly safe, but only if people take to the skies sooner rather than later.
Post by: apc2010 on March 27, 2020, 06:53:23 PM
What's is TMR views on Virgin now ..and how many others will go belly up......... rubschin:
All airlines will go belly up if all countries keep the borders shut. But this won't happen. Will it take 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, a year?
Who knows. Virgin hasn't really make a lot of money in the last few years, so spare cash is sparse. They lease the majority of their planes so will stuggle to raise cash as they have relatively few assets. Their routes are predominantly leisure. If the government agrees that future leisure routes are worthy of keeping, they'll inject cash - but with strict terms. easyJet and BA/IAG are different in that they are cash rich and own the majority of their aircraft.
But these are only assets is someone wants to buy them. If no-one is flying, no-one will. And then the cash runs out. Can the government step in? Probably, but the complex ownsership of these airlines could make that tricky. Ryanair are fairly safe, but only if people take to the skies sooner rather than later.
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2020, 07:19:32 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:What's is TMR views on Virgin now ..and how many others will go belly up......... rubschin:
All airlines will go belly up if all countries keep the borders shut. But this won't happen. Will it take 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, a year?
Who knows. Virgin hasn't really make a lot of money in the last few years, so spare cash is sparse. They lease the majority of their planes so will stuggle to raise cash as they have relatively few assets. Their routes are predominantly leisure. If the government agrees that future leisure routes are worthy of keeping, they'll inject cash - but with strict terms. easyJet and BA/IAG are different in that they are cash rich and own the majority of their aircraft.
But these are only assets is someone wants to buy them. If no-one is flying, no-one will. And then the cash runs out. Can the government step in? Probably, but the complex ownsership of these airlines could make that tricky. Ryanair are fairly safe, but only if people take to the skies sooner rather than later.
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 29, 2020, 03:31:11 AM
We have 14 flights today - all repatriation flights, with 2 to Paphos - then...nothing.
Sorry Apey noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 29, 2020, 07:51:59 AM
Sent myself home early tonight on the basis that there's fuck all to do. 90% of my boys are only working 1 shift every 10 days, on full pay, so why am I doing the full 48 hour 4 day shift...
We have 14 flights today - all repatriation flights, with 2 to Paphos - then...nothing.
Sorry Apey noooo: noooo: noooo:
WHo won the race...?
Post by: apc2010 on March 29, 2020, 10:23:23 AM
Sent myself home early tonight on the basis that there's fuck all to do. 90% of my boys are only working 1 shift every 10 days, on full pay, so why am I doing the full 48 hour 4 day shift...
We have 14 flights today - all repatriation flights, with 2 to Paphos - then...nothing.
Sorry Apey noooo: noooo: noooo:
noooo:
Post by: Steve on March 29, 2020, 11:24:03 AM
Sent myself home early tonight on the basis that there's fuck all to do. 90% of my boys are only working 1 shift every 10 days, on full pay, so why am I doing the full 48 hour 4 day shift...
We have 14 flights today - all repatriation flights, with 2 to Paphos - then...nothing.
Sorry Apey noooo: noooo: noooo:
noooo:
noooo: noooo:
Flightradar is very much quieter nowadays esp over Cyprus
https://www.flightradar24.com/35.24,24.74/8
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 29, 2020, 12:40:55 PM
Sent myself home early tonight on the basis that there's fuck all to do. 90% of my boys are only working 1 shift every 10 days, on full pay, so why am I doing the full 48 hour 4 day shift...
We have 14 flights today - all repatriation flights, with 2 to Paphos - then...nothing.
Sorry Apey noooo: noooo: noooo:
WHo won the race...?
Postponed due to it being a bit too cold :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on March 29, 2020, 01:17:54 PM
Sent myself home early tonight on the basis that there's fuck all to do. 90% of my boys are only working 1 shift every 10 days, on full pay, so why am I doing the full 48 hour 4 day shift...
We have 14 flights today - all repatriation flights, with 2 to Paphos - then...nothing.
Sorry Apey noooo: noooo: noooo:
WHo won the race...?
Postponed due to it being a bit too cold :thumbsup:
Gayer:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 29, 2020, 03:32:02 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 29, 2020, 04:22:30 PM
Post by: Nick on March 29, 2020, 04:25:26 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 29, 2020, 04:30:20 PM
Post by: Nick on March 29, 2020, 04:39:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km5n49UpTnY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km5n49UpTnY)
Post by: Barman on March 29, 2020, 04:42:12 PM
That'll ground the planes lol:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Just One More on March 29, 2020, 06:12:30 PM
That'll ground the planes lol:
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on March 29, 2020, 06:20:05 PM
Post by: Just One More on March 29, 2020, 07:01:20 PM
So nice to see planes hitting the tarmac whistle:
Banghead
Post by: Nick on March 29, 2020, 07:14:24 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 30, 2020, 12:38:17 AM
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2020, 05:19:12 AM
Sent myself home again. Everything - and I mean everything - has been done. Last plane arrive arrived at 10.30 and we've cleaned & disinfected it.
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
happ096
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2020, 09:06:59 AM
Sent myself home again. Everything - and I mean everything - has been done. Last plane arrive arrived at 10.30 and we've cleaned & disinfected it.
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
Whole ayrport ....... eeek:
Post by: Steve on March 30, 2020, 10:56:16 AM
:thumbsup:Sent myself home again. Everything - and I mean everything - has been done. Last plane arrive arrived at 10.30 and we've cleaned & disinfected it.
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
happ096
Should have been live on TV
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 30, 2020, 12:44:02 PM
Sent myself home again. Everything - and I mean everything - has been done. Last plane arrive arrived at 10.30 and we've cleaned & disinfected it.
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
Whole ayrport ....... eeek:
easyJet certainly, not sure about the other airlines but as the North Terminal will close tomorrow night, that would include TUI and Virgin. In the South, BA are only flying cargo to certain destinanations, Aer Lingus will stop soon, as will Ryanair, Norwegian have already gone and that only leaves a few small operators.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 30, 2020, 12:47:45 PM
Sent myself home again. Everything - and I mean everything - has been done. Last plane arrive arrived at 10.30 and we've cleaned & disinfected it.
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
happ096
To be fair to them, it was neck and neck until we crossed the November/Papa taxiways into the South and they don't know the South as well as me. They stuck to the main service roads and I, completely against airport rules, drove across some emtpy stands cutting out a sizeable chunk of the course
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2020, 12:54:15 PM
Sent myself home again. Everything - and I mean everything - has been done. Last plane arrive arrived at 10.30 and we've cleaned & disinfected it.
No flights now for at least 7 days. When (if) I go back on shift, the North terminal will be closed. How that fully manifests itself god only knows.
We did, however, manage the Gatwick GP. I won. The losers claim that I cheated, but then they would.
happ096
To be fair to them, it was neck and neck until we crossed the November/Papa taxiways into the South and they don't know the South as well as me. They stuck to the main service roads and I, completely against airport rules, drove across some emtpy stands cutting out a sizeable chunk of the course
Good man! You've made the pubbers proud... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2020, 04:42:38 AM
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2020, 06:32:52 AM
4 departures in total today eeek:
How 'bout Heathrow...?
Post by: Steve on March 31, 2020, 11:44:14 AM
4 departures in total today eeek:noooo:
Post by: Nick on March 31, 2020, 12:05:28 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2020, 12:11:41 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52100534 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52100534) noooo: noooo:
They're screwed, at least my lot don't just do ground handling.
Doesn't help in this scenario though, I've just had a phone call and am furloughed for at least a month. I get bored after 4 days off..never mind a month...
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2020, 12:27:12 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52100534 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52100534) noooo: noooo:
They're screwed, at least my lot don't just do ground handling.
Doesn't help in this scenario though, I've just had a phone call and am furloughed for at least a month. I get bored after 4 days off..never mind a month...
happy100
Come to Cy- oh... cry:
Post by: apc2010 on March 31, 2020, 12:29:40 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52100534 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52100534) noooo: noooo:
They're screwed, at least my lot don't just do ground handling.
Doesn't help in this scenario though, I've just had a phone call and am furloughed for at least a month. I get bored after 4 days off..never mind a month...
Catch up on all the shi.....interesting stuff on here ........ rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 17, 2020, 03:43:18 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 17, 2020, 04:01:11 PM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
noooo:
Post by: Barman on April 17, 2020, 04:09:39 PM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
cry:
Post by: Nick on April 17, 2020, 04:10:38 PM
Post by: Steve on April 17, 2020, 04:13:34 PM
noooo: noooo:Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on April 17, 2020, 04:41:05 PM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 17, 2020, 04:53:58 PM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Post by: apc2010 on April 17, 2020, 04:58:21 PM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Thumbs:
Calculated on height ....... rubschin:
Wrong ... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 17, 2020, 05:05:53 PM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Thumbs:
Calculated on height ....... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Wrong ... noooo:
You can't just leave 63 planes sitting around for 2 months - all sorts of things go wrong. I would be quite happy to go in and help towing them around to stop tyre flat spots, APU problems, hydraulic problems etc. 4 of us could do that and also do seriously deep cleans on them. Mad not to.
Post by: Steve on April 17, 2020, 05:32:55 PM
:thumbsup:Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Thumbs:
Calculated on height ....... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Wrong ... noooo:
You can't just leave 63 planes sitting around for 2 months - all sorts of things go wrong. I would be quite happy to go in and help towing them around to stop tyre flat spots, APU problems, hydraulic problems etc. 4 of us could do that and also do seriously deep cleans on them. Mad not to.
work is far more than a way of getting paid
Post by: Nick on April 17, 2020, 05:51:48 PM
Post by: Barman on April 18, 2020, 05:23:45 AM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Thumbs:
Calculated on height ....... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Wrong ... noooo:
You can't just leave 63 planes sitting around for 2 months - all sorts of things go wrong. I would be quite happy to go in and help towing them around to stop tyre flat spots, APU problems, hydraulic problems etc. 4 of us could do that and also do seriously deep cleans on them. Mad not to.
Brilliant idea... You could have races! eveilgrin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 18, 2020, 05:37:11 AM
Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Thumbs:
Calculated on height ....... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Wrong ... noooo:
You can't just leave 63 planes sitting around for 2 months - all sorts of things go wrong. I would be quite happy to go in and help towing them around to stop tyre flat spots, APU problems, hydraulic problems etc. 4 of us could do that and also do seriously deep cleans on them. Mad not to.
Brilliant idea... You could have races! eveilgrin:
Granted it's the Fail but surely it would make more sense to keep the larger aircraft in operation as you can have more passengers while still maintaining social distancing on board.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8229059/Coronavirus-killing-big-long-haul-planes-airlines-switching-smaller-aircraft.html
Post by: Steve on April 18, 2020, 09:34:00 AM
Larger aircraft only make any sense when you have a shortage of landing and gate slots. With Heathrow closing Terminals 2 and 3 somehow I don't think that's the case right now or any time soon.Furloughed until at least the end of May now... noooo:
Paid...... rubschin:
80%
Thumbs:
Calculated on height ....... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Wrong ... noooo:
You can't just leave 63 planes sitting around for 2 months - all sorts of things go wrong. I would be quite happy to go in and help towing them around to stop tyre flat spots, APU problems, hydraulic problems etc. 4 of us could do that and also do seriously deep cleans on them. Mad not to.
Brilliant idea... You could have races! eveilgrin:
Granted it's the Fail but surely it would make more sense to keep the larger aircraft in operation as you can have more passengers while still maintaining social distancing on board.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8229059/Coronavirus-killing-big-long-haul-planes-airlines-switching-smaller-aircraft.html
The Public's Love of Aviation 1950 - 2020 RIP
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 23, 2020, 09:00:26 AM
Post by: Barman on April 23, 2020, 09:04:36 AM
Got paid :thumbsup:
Yay! happ096
Don't tell Apey... noooo:
Post by: Steve on April 23, 2020, 09:08:10 AM
Got paid :thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Youngs shares boom
Post by: apc2010 on April 23, 2020, 09:27:20 AM
Got paid :thumbsup:
Yay! happ096
Don't tell Apey... noooo:
evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 23, 2020, 11:37:39 AM
Got paid :thumbsup:
Yay! happ096
Don't tell Apey... noooo:
evil:
Just tell Apey it's his round first. He'll instantly lose the ability to hear anything you say :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 23, 2020, 12:58:02 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 23, 2020, 12:59:21 PM
Just checked my payslip - got paid an extra £650 this month rubschin:
Thumbs:
Lend us a............. whistle:
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2020, 01:23:04 PM
Just checked my payslip - got paid an extra £650 this month rubschin:
Excellent! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 23, 2020, 02:10:58 PM
Just checked my payslip - got paid an extra £650 this month rubschin:
Excellent! Thumbs:
Beer is starting earlier today Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on May 23, 2020, 03:18:21 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 09, 2020, 08:57:40 AM
To be expected.
Post by: Steve on June 09, 2020, 09:07:21 AM
A phone call from work floods in...restructure, redundancies, consultations, new poisitions etc.fingers crossed for you mode
To be expected.
Post by: apc2010 on June 09, 2020, 11:05:08 AM
A phone call from work floods in...restructure, redundancies, consultations, new poisitions etc.fingers crossed for you mode
To be expected.
^^^^ Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2020, 11:44:54 AM
A phone call from work floods in...restructure, redundancies, consultations, new poisitions etc.
To be expected.
Yes, it is going to be a while before aviation gets back on its feet...
Good luck and hope you make the cut...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 09, 2020, 11:59:14 AM
A phone call from work floods in...restructure, redundancies, consultations, new poisitions etc.
To be expected.
Hope all works out for you Mr :thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 09, 2020, 01:04:12 PM
Wot they all said :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on June 09, 2020, 04:49:41 PM
A phone call from work floods in...restructure, redundancies, consultations, new poisitions etc.
To be expected.
Yes, it is going to be a while before aviation gets back on its feet...
Good luck and hope you make the cut...
On it's feet .... rubschin: surely wings.... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2020, 04:52:11 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 09, 2020, 05:07:27 PM
All the planes I see here are going to the mahoosive DHL hub at EMA. Air freight is the way forward, like :thumbsup:
That side of things is extremely busy...could ask for a transfer, like rubschin:
Thanks for all your good wishes, looking at Facebook today, seems like an awful lot have already received their marching orders noooo:
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2020, 05:08:56 PM
I may reopen Agony Corner rubschin:
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2020, 06:20:37 PM
All the planes I see here are going to the mahoosive DHL hub at EMA. Air freight is the way forward, like :thumbsup:
Yes, I know a bloke that was a Virgin Captain - he has been transferred to freight.
The freight crews don't get stopovers apparently, they double-crew and fly straight back again... And they have to be on permanent standby...
Quite a change from what he was used to...
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2020, 06:23:58 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 09, 2020, 06:24:53 PM
Cuts out shagging the stewardesses noooo:Hardly an issue for a virgin Captain.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 09, 2020, 06:27:22 PM
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2020, 06:36:06 PM
Cuts out shagging the stewardesses noooo:Hardly an issue for a virgin Captain.
Are you suggesting Virgin pilots don't go all the way?
Post by: Steve on June 09, 2020, 07:11:04 PM
drumroll: and drumroll: and now where have I heard that joke before?Cuts out shagging the stewardesses noooo:Hardly an issue for a virgin Captain.
Are you suggesting Virgin pilots don't go all the way?
Post by: Steve on June 09, 2020, 07:13:49 PM
noooo:All the planes I see here are going to the mahoosive DHL hub at EMA. Air freight is the way forward, like :thumbsup:
That side of things is extremely busy...could ask for a transfer, like rubschin:
Thanks for all your good wishes, looking at Facebook today, seems like an awful lot have already received their marching orders noooo:
BBC were saying today that Gatwick was increasing its flights. Is that some light in the tunnel or is it just reopening the wrong terminal for you?
Post by: Nick on June 09, 2020, 07:14:58 PM
drumroll: and drumroll: and now where have I heard that joke before?Cuts out shagging the stewardesses noooo:Hardly an issue for a virgin Captain.
Are you suggesting Virgin pilots don't go all the way?
redface:
Post by: apc2010 on June 09, 2020, 07:23:26 PM
Cuts out shagging the stewardesses noooo:Hardly an issue for a virgin Captain.
drumroll:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 09, 2020, 07:23:46 PM
noooo:All the planes I see here are going to the mahoosive DHL hub at EMA. Air freight is the way forward, like :thumbsup:
That side of things is extremely busy...could ask for a transfer, like rubschin:
Thanks for all your good wishes, looking at Facebook today, seems like an awful lot have already received their marching orders noooo:
BBC were saying today that Gatwick was increasing its flights. Is that some light in the tunnel or is it just reopening the wrong terminal for you?
North terminal is re-opening for us. We basically put a gun to their head...
Post by: Steve on June 09, 2020, 08:03:26 PM
:thumbsup: (I think)noooo:All the planes I see here are going to the mahoosive DHL hub at EMA. Air freight is the way forward, like :thumbsup:
That side of things is extremely busy...could ask for a transfer, like rubschin:
Thanks for all your good wishes, looking at Facebook today, seems like an awful lot have already received their marching orders noooo:
BBC were saying today that Gatwick was increasing its flights. Is that some light in the tunnel or is it just reopening the wrong terminal for you?
North terminal is re-opening for us. We basically put a gun to their head...
Post by: Barman on June 10, 2020, 12:15:38 PM
Quote
Just had a message from our friend the Emirates 380 captain, hes been sacked along with 1500 pilots.
Post by: Steve on June 10, 2020, 01:37:42 PM
A friend posts...noooo:QuoteJust had a message from our friend the Emirates 380 captain, hes been sacked along with 1500 pilots.
Post by: apc2010 on June 10, 2020, 05:52:21 PM
A friend posts...QuoteJust had a message from our friend the Emirates 380 captain, hes been sacked along with 1500 pilots.
eeek:
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2020, 12:12:17 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53076806
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/0BA8/production/_112948920_plane2.jpg)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2020, 12:20:47 PM
happy001
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53076806
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/0BA8/production/_112948920_plane2.jpg)
Fuck, that is 'spensive!
Quote
An investigation has been launched after a collision between two planes on the tarmac at Aberdeen International Airport.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 17, 2020, 12:35:47 PM
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2020, 12:42:08 PM
Insurance job ? rubschin:
Woman driver... whistle:
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2020, 12:58:53 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 17, 2020, 05:22:47 PM
noooo:All the planes I see here are going to the mahoosive DHL hub at EMA. Air freight is the way forward, like :thumbsup:
That side of things is extremely busy...could ask for a transfer, like rubschin:
Thanks for all your good wishes, looking at Facebook today, seems like an awful lot have already received their marching orders noooo:
BBC were saying today that Gatwick was increasing its flights. Is that some light in the tunnel or is it just reopening the wrong terminal for you?
North terminal is re-opening for us. We basically put a gun to their head...
I hope you remembered to release the management after they capitulated...
(https://d1grj1r615atwi.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/19153036/23456.jpg)
Post by: apc2010 on June 17, 2020, 06:58:25 PM
Post by: Just One More on June 17, 2020, 11:18:37 PM
happy001
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53076806
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/0BA8/production/_112948920_plane2.jpg)
Fuck, that is 'spensive!QuoteAn investigation has been launched after a collision between two planes on the tarmac at Aberdeen International Airport.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Banghead Banghead Banghead
Post by: apc2010 on June 18, 2020, 03:25:25 AM
happy001
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53076806
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/0BA8/production/_112948920_plane2.jpg)
Fuck, that is 'spensive!QuoteAn investigation has been launched after a collision between two planes on the tarmac at Aberdeen International Airport.
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Banghead Banghead Banghead
;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2020, 06:51:28 AM
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2020, 07:53:09 AM
https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2020, 07:58:38 AM
https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 20, 2020, 08:02:27 AM
Simplistic question: Why is it moving? The propellers don't seem to be turning. Is it on a slope or is there a very strong tailwind?https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2020, 08:03:58 AM
https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2020, 08:28:23 AM
Simplistic question: Why is it moving? The propellers don't seem to be turning. Is it on a slope or is there a very strong tailwind?https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
It's on a slope - it was on stand 31 and rolled over colliding with the Embraer 145 on stand 11. The Flybe has probably been sitting there since they stopped flying 3 months ago and the parking brake relies on an accumulator to maintain the hydraulic pressure. If the engines aren't run, over time this accumulator will lose pressure. My guess is they pulled the chocks out not realising the parking brake was de-pressurised.
Post by: Just One More on June 20, 2020, 09:47:50 AM
Simplistic question: Why is it moving? The propellers don't seem to be turning. Is it on a slope or is there a very strong tailwind?https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
It's on a slope - it was on stand 31 and rolled over colliding with the Embraer 145 on stand 11. The Flybe has probably been sitting there since they stopped flying 3 months ago and the parking brake relies on an accumulator to maintain the hydraulic pressure. If the engines aren't run, over time this accumulator will lose pressure. My guess is they pulled the chocks out not realising the parking brake was de-pressurised.
eeek: and lol:
Was him at the front really trying to stop it? lol:
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2020, 10:26:24 AM
:thumbsup:Simplistic question: Why is it moving? The propellers don't seem to be turning. Is it on a slope or is there a very strong tailwind?https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
It's on a slope - it was on stand 31 and rolled over colliding with the Embraer 145 on stand 11. The Flybe has probably been sitting there since they stopped flying 3 months ago and the parking brake relies on an accumulator to maintain the hydraulic pressure. If the engines aren't run, over time this accumulator will lose pressure. My guess is they pulled the chocks out not realising the parking brake was de-pressurised.
we need a 'you only had one job' thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 20, 2020, 10:47:15 AM
Thank you, that makes sense. :thumbsup:Simplistic question: Why is it moving? The propellers don't seem to be turning. Is it on a slope or is there a very strong tailwind?https://www.facebook.com/ATPLHub/videos/905936583145138/Ta
Looks more expensive and stupid each time it plays
It needs the Benny Hill music...
It's on a slope - it was on stand 31 and rolled over colliding with the Embraer 145 on stand 11. The Flybe has probably been sitting there since they stopped flying 3 months ago and the parking brake relies on an accumulator to maintain the hydraulic pressure. If the engines aren't run, over time this accumulator will lose pressure. My guess is they pulled the chocks out not realising the parking brake was de-pressurised.
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2020, 02:07:26 PM
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2020, 02:11:25 PM
First thing on here EVER that has made sense noooo:
evil:
rubschin:
Thumbs:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 20, 2020, 02:14:07 PM
First thing on here EVER that has made sense noooo:
Mr Pot......let me introduce you to Mr Kettle... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 20, 2020, 02:51:55 PM
First thing on here EVER that has made sense noooo:
Of course, there is a manual pump in the right landing gear well and they SHOULD have manually pressurised the system if the engines hadn't been run.
Any fule knows that...
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2020, 03:45:40 PM
First thing on here EVER that has made sense noooo:and the last?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2020, 07:50:50 AM
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2020, 08:00:23 AM
Just checked my online payslip for June. Pleasingly confusing :thumbsup:
Wonderful! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2020, 08:03:46 AM
Just checked my online payslip for June. Pleasingly confusing :thumbsup:
Wonderful! Thumbs:
Hope it's not short-lived. I have a Skype call at 1515 about my future there. There's a 50% reduction in our grades... cry:
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2020, 08:10:50 AM
Just checked my online payslip for June. Pleasingly confusing :thumbsup:
Wonderful! Thumbs:
Hope it's not short-lived. I have a Skype call at 1515 about my future there. There's a 50% reduction in our grades... cry:
Fingers crossed for you! Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2020, 08:31:01 AM
and hereJust checked my online payslip for June. Pleasingly confusing :thumbsup:
Wonderful! Thumbs:
Hope it's not short-lived. I have a Skype call at 1515 about my future there. There's a 50% reduction in our grades... cry:
Fingers crossed for you! Thumbs:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 29, 2020, 08:34:38 AM
Just checked my online payslip for June. Pleasingly confusing :thumbsup:
Wonderful! Thumbs:
Hope it's not short-lived. I have a Skype call at 1515 about my future there. There's a 50% reduction in our grades... cry:
We will be waiting with baited breath for you ...good luck kiddo !!!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2020, 08:43:05 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2020, 03:29:51 PM
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2020, 03:34:55 PM
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2020, 03:40:42 PM
As expected, we all have to re-apply for the positions available.Aka prolonging the agony but hopefully they do it right and use it to keep the best people instead of that last in first out bollocks
Meantime fingers crossed for a while longer then
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2020, 03:42:21 PM
As expected, we all have to re-apply for the positions available.Aka prolonging the agony but hopefully they do it right and use it to keep the best people instead of that last in first out bollocks
Meantime fingers crossed for a while longer then
Thanks Steve.
Post by: miss Tchevious on June 29, 2020, 05:12:19 PM
As expected, we all have to re-apply for the positions available.Aka prolonging the agony but hopefully they do it right and use it to keep the best people instead of that last in first out bollocks
Meantime fingers crossed for a while longer then
Thanks Steve.
Fingers crossed ..when will you know ......???
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 29, 2020, 05:16:35 PM
As expected, we all have to re-apply for the positions available.Aka prolonging the agony but hopefully they do it right and use it to keep the best people instead of that last in first out bollocks
Meantime fingers crossed for a while longer then
Thanks Steve.
Fingers crossed ..when will you know ......???
Won't be for a couple of weeks at least.
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2020, 05:18:40 PM
*Breathalysed, obviously, for safety reasons like.
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2020, 05:20:17 PM
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-pilots-grounded-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
Post by: Just One More on June 29, 2020, 07:43:59 PM
As expected, we all have to re-apply for the positions available.Aka prolonging the agony but hopefully they do it right and use it to keep the best people instead of that last in first out bollocks
Meantime fingers crossed for a while longer then
Thanks Steve.
Fingers crossed ..when will you know ......???
Won't be for a couple of weeks at least.
Best of luck fella :thumbsup:
Post by: miss Tchevious on June 29, 2020, 07:47:04 PM
As expected, we all have to re-apply for the positions available.Aka prolonging the agony but hopefully they do it right and use it to keep the best people instead of that last in first out bollocks
Meantime fingers crossed for a while longer then
Thanks Steve.
Fingers crossed ..when will you know ......???
Won't be for a couple of weeks at least.
Best of luck fella :thumbsup:
And not one short list joke......... Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2020, 08:04:27 PM
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2020, 09:16:27 PM
Is it time for my short list joke?Is it ever?
Post by: miss Tchevious on June 29, 2020, 09:20:42 PM
Is it time for my short list joke?Is it ever?
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 30, 2020, 02:10:07 PM
Just go to PIA, they'll let anyone fly their planes (and crash them of course)
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-pilots-grounded-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
They have been banned from European Airspace for 6 months.
Post by: Steve on June 30, 2020, 02:38:57 PM
:thumbsup: needs to be more like 60 but one step at a timeJust go to PIA, they'll let anyone fly their planes (and crash them of course)
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-pilots-grounded-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
They have been banned from European Airspace for 6 months.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 01, 2020, 05:29:08 PM
4 minute delay caused by Ryanair pasengers trying to board it ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 01, 2020, 05:52:13 PM
Just go to PIA, they'll let anyone fly their planes (and crash them of course)
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-pilots-grounded-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
BM could give it a go, from the sounds of things being able to (kind of) fly a quadcopter would put him ahead of most of their flight teams..........just not sure what the reaction of the passengers would be when they hear "Welcome to flight [whatever] going to [wherever], this is Captain Baldymort speaking" rubschin:
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2020, 09:46:40 AM
'The pilot of a seaplane which crashed into an Australian river - killing all on board - had most likely been affected by a gas leak, officials say'
FFS eeek:
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2020, 10:29:26 AM
Well not a TMR tale but definitely involved underworld and at least a long standing puzzle has apparently been solved https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53274895
'The pilot of a seaplane which crashed into an Australian river - killing all on board - had most likely been affected by a gas leak, officials say'
FFS eeek:
eeek:
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2020, 10:56:18 AM
Mind boggling isn't it as Oz is normally renowned for its safety cultureWell not a TMR tale but definitely involved underworld and at least a long standing puzzle has apparently been solved https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53274895
'The pilot of a seaplane which crashed into an Australian river - killing all on board - had most likely been affected by a gas leak, officials say'
FFS eeek:
eeek:
And a little too close to comfort, I've followed this case more than I might otherwise as I chartered its sister DH-2 (VH-AAM) to go celebrate my 50th at that very same Cottage Point (they were called Seaplane Safaris then)
Mrs K prepares to board
(https://i.imgur.com/KWP7dqh.jpg)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 06, 2020, 03:26:07 PM
We have been told today(officially ) ..TUI will not be flying/holidays at all in June ...
Jet2 start Paphos 15th July.
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 03:29:14 PM
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 03:50:42 PM
Reserving LL and BM's spare room for a fortnight :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
We're just selling the bed like... whistle:
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 03:57:04 PM
Sofa is fine :thumbsup: [Starts packing Speedos]
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 06, 2020, 04:23:55 PM
sad32: sad32: sad32:
Sofa is fine :thumbsup: [Starts packing Speedos]
sick2: sick2: sick2:
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 04:28:39 PM
Post by: Steve on July 06, 2020, 04:34:12 PM
sick2: sick2: sick2: sick2:sad32: sad32: sad32:
Sofa is fine :thumbsup: [Starts packing Speedos]
sick2: sick2: sick2:
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 05:13:17 PM
sad32: sad32: sad32:
Sofa is fine :thumbsup: [Starts packing Speedos]
eeek:
Post by: Steve on July 06, 2020, 05:45:44 PM
Know someone you don't want to see on your sofa and for a reasonable fee we can arrange the Track and Trace people to insist they have to isolate for 14 days
angel1
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 05:55:50 PM
I see a business opportunity. The all new successor to Alibis-R-Us can be Corona-Connections- R-Us
Know someone you don't want to see on your sofa and for a reasonable fee we can arrange the Track and Trace people to insist they have to isolate for 14 days
angel1
rubschin:
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 05:58:06 PM
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 06:10:19 PM
I can make pizza and other food without cremating it angel1
Can you get travel insurance...? whistle:
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 06:18:28 PM
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 06:20:12 PM
:thumbsup:
Arse... cry:
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 06:23:53 PM
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 06:24:57 PM
Cash Only George is my friend :thumbsup:
Stay in Pafos you say...? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2020, 06:28:40 PM
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2020, 06:34:40 PM
noooo: Full of wrinklies
Arse... cry:
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 06, 2020, 07:17:20 PM
Cash Only George is my friend :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 06, 2020, 07:48:14 PM
We have been told today(officially ) ..TUI will not be flying/holidays at all in June ...
Jet2 start Paphos 15th July.
Anymore info......... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 06, 2020, 08:02:26 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 08, 2020, 10:04:29 AM
We have been told today(officially ) ..TUI will not be flying/holidays at all in June ...
Jet2 start Paphos 15th July.
Anymore info......... rubschin:
You will need to check on the Cyprus Information Office or FCO website but it looks like they aren't accepting anyone from the UK until next month at the earliest. rubschin:
Quote
The FCO explained: You cannot enter Cyprus if you have been in the UK in the last 14 days.
You will also not be allowed to enter via a third country such as Greece until further notice.
This rule could change from August 1.
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1306279/holidays-2020-portugal-holiday-cyprus-travel-advice-fco-quarantine-news-latest
Post by: Barman on July 08, 2020, 11:13:13 AM
We have been told today(officially ) ..TUI will not be flying/holidays at all in June ...
Jet2 start Paphos 15th July.
Anymore info......... rubschin:
You will need to check on the Cyprus Information Office or FCO website but it looks like they aren't accepting anyone from the UK until next month at the earliest. rubschin:QuoteThe FCO explained: You cannot enter Cyprus if you have been in the UK in the last 14 days.
You will also not be allowed to enter via a third country such as Greece until further notice.
This rule could change from August 1.
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1306279/holidays-2020-portugal-holiday-cyprus-travel-advice-fco-quarantine-news-latest
It is all a bit bollox to be honest Grumps... Made up as they go along... ::)
There was a flight from/to Liverpool today and somebody I know *koff* flew in recently and avoided all restrictions/quarantine by 'puling a few strings'... noooo:
Post by: Steve on July 08, 2020, 11:36:53 AM
noooo: noooo:We have been told today(officially ) ..TUI will not be flying/holidays at all in June ...
Jet2 start Paphos 15th July.
Anymore info......... rubschin:
You will need to check on the Cyprus Information Office or FCO website but it looks like they aren't accepting anyone from the UK until next month at the earliest. rubschin:QuoteThe FCO explained: You cannot enter Cyprus if you have been in the UK in the last 14 days.
You will also not be allowed to enter via a third country such as Greece until further notice.
This rule could change from August 1.
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1306279/holidays-2020-portugal-holiday-cyprus-travel-advice-fco-quarantine-news-latest
It is all a bit bollox to be honest Grumps... Made up as they go along... ::)
There was a flight from/to Liverpool today and somebody I know *koff* flew in recently and avoided all restrictions/quarantine by 'puling a few strings'... noooo:
Will Miss A grass them up? She must be fuming
Post by: Barman on July 08, 2020, 01:09:12 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 11, 2020, 07:03:29 AM
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2020, 07:08:06 AM
1st LGW -> PFO flight next Saturday :thumbsup:
Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 11, 2020, 08:27:40 AM
1st LGW -> PFO flight next Saturday :thumbsup:
Joe Public ?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 12, 2020, 05:56:37 AM
1st LGW -> PFO flight next Saturday :thumbsup:
Joe Public ?
Yup, standard flight number.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 19, 2020, 06:01:03 AM
I'm at werk, like. Permanent nights for now.
Post by: Barman on July 19, 2020, 06:02:19 AM
25 punters on the LGW -> PFO flight only. 58 came back.
I'm at werk, like. Permanent nights for now.
Yay! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 19, 2020, 06:07:14 AM
25 punters on the LGW -> PFO flight only. 58 came back.
I'm at werk, like. Permanent nights for now.
Yay! Thumbs:
I'm not officially confirmed to have the position yet - that will be announced in a few days time. Odd that some of the other candidates haven't been brought in for refresher training or given a roster though ;) ;) ;)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 19, 2020, 06:53:35 AM
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2020, 07:03:22 AM
Post by: Barman on July 19, 2020, 07:12:14 AM
25 punters on the LGW -> PFO flight only. 58 came back.
I'm at werk, like. Permanent nights for now.
Yay! Thumbs:
I'm not officially confirmed to have the position yet - that will be announced in a few days time. Odd that some of the other candidates haven't been brought in for refresher training or given a roster though ;) ;) ;)
* winks *
Post by: Just One More on July 19, 2020, 07:16:11 AM
good news :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on July 19, 2020, 08:00:26 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:good news :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 19, 2020, 08:32:36 AM
It's been a while since your last holiday ::)
It certainly has ...and it will be some time yet before the next sad32: sad32: sad32:
Post by: apc2010 on July 19, 2020, 01:40:15 PM
It's been a while since your last holiday ::)
It certainly has ...and it will be some time yet before the next sad32: sad32: sad32:
A baby ....... rubschin:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 19, 2020, 06:16:06 PM
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2020, 07:22:13 PM
And a bald one noooo: Would be in line for a part in EastEnders immediately :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 20, 2020, 06:08:43 AM
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on July 20, 2020, 06:50:28 AM
First shift back completed. 4 straight nights is going to take a bit of getting used to but other than that, it's wonderful to be back. Flight volumes going up steadily - today 33, next Monday 59, the Monday after 110. Flight loads 80%ish.
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Post by: Steve on July 20, 2020, 07:59:46 AM
:thumbsup:First shift back completed. 4 straight nights is going to take a bit of getting used to but other than that, it's wonderful to be back. Flight volumes going up steadily - today 33, next Monday 59, the Monday after 110. Flight loads 80%ish.
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 20, 2020, 08:08:51 AM
First shift back completed. 4 straight nights is going to take a bit of getting used to but other than that, it's wonderful to be back. Flight volumes going up steadily - today 33, next Monday 59, the Monday after 110. Flight loads 80%ish.
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
That's the most inspiring message on a Monday yet lol: :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on July 20, 2020, 02:38:28 PM
First shift back completed. 4 straight nights is going to take a bit of getting used to but other than that, it's wonderful to be back. Flight volumes going up steadily - today 33, next Monday 59, the Monday after 110. Flight loads 80%ish.
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Just One More on July 20, 2020, 07:57:05 PM
First shift back completed. 4 straight nights is going to take a bit of getting used to but other than that, it's wonderful to be back. Flight volumes going up steadily - today 33, next Monday 59, the Monday after 110. Flight loads 80%ish.
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 24, 2020, 08:30:58 AM
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:First shift back completed. 4 straight nights is going to take a bit of getting used to but other than that, it's wonderful to be back. Flight volumes going up steadily - today 33, next Monday 59, the Monday after 110. Flight loads 80%ish.
The smell of Jet A-1 is back in my nostrils. All is good. :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 29, 2020, 06:23:31 AM
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2020, 06:29:31 AM
Currently doing 50ish flights per day.
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Excellent news! Thumbs: As you say, this ridiculous second wave nonsense needs to be kicked into the long grass... evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 29, 2020, 06:31:07 AM
Currently doing 50ish flights per day.
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Excellent news! Thumbs: As you say, this ridiculous second wave nonsense needs to be kicked into the long grass... evil:
PFO / LCA loads are currently dreadful - 15-20 punters.
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2020, 06:52:49 AM
Currently doing 50ish flights per day.
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Excellent news! Thumbs: As you say, this ridiculous second wave nonsense needs to be kicked into the long grass... evil:
PFO / LCA loads are currently dreadful - 15-20 punters.
Yes, somebody posted a picture here somewhere of an empty plane - just 7 passengers...
...but Brits are still now allowed in anyway are they? It is still Category 'C' or whatever and reducing to 'B' on August 1st...?
UPDATE: Found the picture on the Pissouri FaceArse page...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp/116435523-2762694620628441-6609413491756665585-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 29, 2020, 07:08:39 AM
Currently doing 50ish flights per day.
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Excellent news! Thumbs: As you say, this ridiculous second wave nonsense needs to be kicked into the long grass... evil:
PFO / LCA loads are currently dreadful - 15-20 punters.
Yes, somebody posted a picture here somewhere of an empty plane - just 7 passengers...
...but Brits are still now allowed in anyway are they? It is still Category 'C' or whatever and reducing to 'B' on August 1st...?
UPDATE: Found the picture on the Pissouri FaceArse page...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp/116435523-2762694620628441-6609413491756665585-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp)
I'm back at work on Saturday 1st night - will report loads then.
Post by: apc2010 on July 29, 2020, 12:30:29 PM
Currently doing 50ish flights per day.
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Excellent news! Thumbs: As you say, this ridiculous second wave nonsense needs to be kicked into the long grass... evil:
PFO / LCA loads are currently dreadful - 15-20 punters.
Yes, somebody posted a picture here somewhere of an empty plane - just 7 passengers...
...but Brits are still now allowed in anyway are they? It is still Category 'C' or whatever and reducing to 'B' on August 1st...?
UPDATE: Found the picture on the Pissouri FaceArse page...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp/116435523-2762694620628441-6609413491756665585-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp)
I'm back at work on Saturday 1st night - will report loads then.
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on July 29, 2020, 07:26:02 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Currently doing 50ish flights per day.
Come 1st August that doubles to over 100. Still way down on the usual 200+ but good signs.
Hopefully the stooopid impromptu quarantines are ditched sooner rather than later ::)
Excellent news! Thumbs: As you say, this ridiculous second wave nonsense needs to be kicked into the long grass... evil:
PFO / LCA loads are currently dreadful - 15-20 punters.
Yes, somebody posted a picture here somewhere of an empty plane - just 7 passengers...
...but Brits are still now allowed in anyway are they? It is still Category 'C' or whatever and reducing to 'B' on August 1st...?
UPDATE: Found the picture on the Pissouri FaceArse page...
(https://i.postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp/116435523-2762694620628441-6609413491756665585-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnrKt0Vp)
I'm back at work on Saturday 1st night - will report loads then.
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 01, 2020, 09:05:57 AM
Post by: apc2010 on August 01, 2020, 09:17:41 AM
120 on the PFO this morning :thumbsup:
Thumbs: I think.......... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2020, 09:22:38 AM
120 on the PFO this morning :thumbsup:
Yay! Party001: :dogrun:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 01, 2020, 09:33:38 AM
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2020, 10:09:07 AM
Tomorrow, there are 2 x LCA and 1 x PFO scheduled. Will report back :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
The locals are shitting themselves... lol:
Post by: apc2010 on August 01, 2020, 10:39:19 AM
Tomorrow, there are 2 x LCA and 1 x PFO scheduled. Will report back :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
The locals are shitting themselves... lol:
And I got cancelled for Tuesday ........ cussing:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 01, 2020, 10:57:43 AM
Tomorrow, there are 2 x LCA and 1 x PFO scheduled. Will report back :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
The locals are shitting themselves... lol:
And I got cancelled for Tuesday ........ cussing:
Because the Brits are coming, or something else? rubschin:
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2020, 05:10:31 PM
Tomorrow, there are 2 x LCA and 1 x PFO scheduled. Will report back :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
The locals are shitting themselves... lol:
And I got cancelled for Tuesday ........ cussing:
Because the Brits are coming, or something else? rubschin:
They fear forriners generally... ;D
Post by: Nick on August 01, 2020, 05:14:10 PM
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2020, 05:18:25 PM
Does that include you? rubschin:
Noooooo... Not forriners that are already here.... those nasty holidaymakers.... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2020, 06:19:17 AM
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2020, 06:41:50 AM
About 125 punters on each flight.
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 05, 2020, 11:37:20 PM
Quite frankly, what I am expected to do now is taking the piss. Before Covid, there would be 6 of us on night shift, making sure everything is done. Obviously some nights there were less due to holidays, but always at least 4.
Now it's just been me for 2 of the last shifts and at least 2 of the next. I had the luxury of 2 of us for the last 2 nights which helped enormously.
Add in additional stuff needed on aircraft due to Covid, recording it all (pointless and labourious methods) and it simply can't be done. Then you get your arse chewed because something utterly trivial didn't get done.
I leave every morning now with what some analysts would call PTSD, don't remember getting in the car, the drive home, whether I ran a red light, took two wheels over a roundabout anything. Home, some beer, bed, get up, eat something, repeat.
I left at 0712 this morning as the bloke who takes over didn't turn up until 0647 (standard informal agreement is 0630) was in a foul mood and just ranted about how much extra we have to do now. He's right, but I was in at 1750 yesterday to make sure he could get away on time, so it fell on deaf ears. Home, a few beers, no alarm set. Didn't wake up until 8pm.
I will be making a phone call to the big boss tomorrow, if he listens and accepts my reasoning and does something about it then fine, if he doesn't then he's gonna start receiving a lot of resignations from the people who were chosen to stay. It's wrong. cry:
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2020, 04:43:53 AM
I love a challenge, but it needs to be realistic.
Quite frankly, what I am expected to do now is taking the piss. Before Covid, there would be 6 of us on night shift, making sure everything is done. Obviously some nights there were less due to holidays, but always at least 4.
Now it's just been me for 2 of the last shifts and at least 2 of the next. I had the luxury of 2 of us for the last 2 nights which helped enormously.
Add in additional stuff needed on aircraft due to Covid, recording it all (pointless and labourious methods) and it simply can't be done. Then you get your arse chewed because something utterly trivial didn't get done.
I leave every morning now with what some analysts would call PTSD, don't remember getting in the car, the drive home, whether I ran a red light, took two wheels over a roundabout anything. Home, some beer, bed, get up, eat something, repeat.
I left at 0712 this morning as the bloke who takes over didn't turn up until 0647 (standard informal agreement is 0630) was in a foul mood and just ranted about how much extra we have to do now. He's right, but I was in at 1750 yesterday to make sure he could get away on time, so it fell on deaf ears. Home, a few beers, no alarm set. Didn't wake up until 8pm.
I will be making a phone call to the big boss tomorrow, if he listens and accepts my reasoning and does something about it then fine, if he doesn't then he's gonna start receiving a lot of resignations from the people who were chosen to stay. It's wrong. cry:
happy100
Post by: apc2010 on August 06, 2020, 07:12:44 AM
I love a challenge, but it needs to be realistic.
Quite frankly, what I am expected to do now is taking the piss. Before Covid, there would be 6 of us on night shift, making sure everything is done. Obviously some nights there were less due to holidays, but always at least 4.
Now it's just been me for 2 of the last shifts and at least 2 of the next. I had the luxury of 2 of us for the last 2 nights which helped enormously.
Add in additional stuff needed on aircraft due to Covid, recording it all (pointless and labourious methods) and it simply can't be done. Then you get your arse chewed because something utterly trivial didn't get done.
I leave every morning now with what some analysts would call PTSD, don't remember getting in the car, the drive home, whether I ran a red light, took two wheels over a roundabout anything. Home, some beer, bed, get up, eat something, repeat.
I left at 0712 this morning as the bloke who takes over didn't turn up until 0647 (standard informal agreement is 0630) was in a foul mood and just ranted about how much extra we have to do now. He's right, but I was in at 1750 yesterday to make sure he could get away on time, so it fell on deaf ears. Home, a few beers, no alarm set. Didn't wake up until 8pm.
I will be making a phone call to the big boss tomorrow, if he listens and accepts my reasoning and does something about it then fine, if he doesn't then he's gonna start receiving a lot of resignations from the people who were chosen to stay. It's wrong. cry:
happy100
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 06, 2020, 08:25:06 AM
noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:I love a challenge, but it needs to be realistic.
Quite frankly, what I am expected to do now is taking the piss. Before Covid, there would be 6 of us on night shift, making sure everything is done. Obviously some nights there were less due to holidays, but always at least 4.
Now it's just been me for 2 of the last shifts and at least 2 of the next. I had the luxury of 2 of us for the last 2 nights which helped enormously.
Add in additional stuff needed on aircraft due to Covid, recording it all (pointless and labourious methods) and it simply can't be done. Then you get your arse chewed because something utterly trivial didn't get done.
I leave every morning now with what some analysts would call PTSD, don't remember getting in the car, the drive home, whether I ran a red light, took two wheels over a roundabout anything. Home, some beer, bed, get up, eat something, repeat.
I left at 0712 this morning as the bloke who takes over didn't turn up until 0647 (standard informal agreement is 0630) was in a foul mood and just ranted about how much extra we have to do now. He's right, but I was in at 1750 yesterday to make sure he could get away on time, so it fell on deaf ears. Home, a few beers, no alarm set. Didn't wake up until 8pm.
I will be making a phone call to the big boss tomorrow, if he listens and accepts my reasoning and does something about it then fine, if he doesn't then he's gonna start receiving a lot of resignations from the people who were chosen to stay. It's wrong. cry:
happy100
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2020, 09:39:59 AM
noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:I love a challenge, but it needs to be realistic.
Quite frankly, what I am expected to do now is taking the piss. Before Covid, there would be 6 of us on night shift, making sure everything is done. Obviously some nights there were less due to holidays, but always at least 4.
Now it's just been me for 2 of the last shifts and at least 2 of the next. I had the luxury of 2 of us for the last 2 nights which helped enormously.
Add in additional stuff needed on aircraft due to Covid, recording it all (pointless and labourious methods) and it simply can't be done. Then you get your arse chewed because something utterly trivial didn't get done.
I leave every morning now with what some analysts would call PTSD, don't remember getting in the car, the drive home, whether I ran a red light, took two wheels over a roundabout anything. Home, some beer, bed, get up, eat something, repeat.
I left at 0712 this morning as the bloke who takes over didn't turn up until 0647 (standard informal agreement is 0630) was in a foul mood and just ranted about how much extra we have to do now. He's right, but I was in at 1750 yesterday to make sure he could get away on time, so it fell on deaf ears. Home, a few beers, no alarm set. Didn't wake up until 8pm.
I will be making a phone call to the big boss tomorrow, if he listens and accepts my reasoning and does something about it then fine, if he doesn't then he's gonna start receiving a lot of resignations from the people who were chosen to stay. It's wrong. cry:
happy100
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 11, 2020, 12:29:20 PM
https://www.forbes.com/sites/avidan/2020/08/02/in-a-twist-on-loyalty-programs-emirates-is-promising-travelers-a-free-funeral-if-infected-with-covid-19/#75c9dba543e3
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2020, 12:35:43 PM
I'd love to see how Emirates advertise this "Get Covid flying with us and well cover your hospital fees and even pay for your funeral..." I don't know about the rest of you but I'm convinced lol:Breaks all the standard rules of advertising but top marks for innovation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/avidan/2020/08/02/in-a-twist-on-loyalty-programs-emirates-is-promising-travelers-a-free-funeral-if-infected-with-covid-19/#75c9dba543e3
Post by: apc2010 on August 11, 2020, 02:03:51 PM
I'd love to see how Emirates advertise this "Get Covid flying with us and well cover your hospital fees and even pay for your funeral..." I don't know about the rest of you but I'm convinced lol:Breaks all the standard rules of advertising but top marks for innovation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/avidan/2020/08/02/in-a-twist-on-loyalty-programs-emirates-is-promising-travelers-a-free-funeral-if-infected-with-covid-19/#75c9dba543e3
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2020, 03:46:53 PM
Oh noooo:
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2020, 08:31:30 PM
I would love a free funeral! I would be rich...........drumroll:
Oh noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 13, 2020, 06:57:32 AM
One bad thing though - I killed a rabbit in Gatwick last night. cry: There are loads on certain internal roads and they normally get out your way, this one didn't. I feel terrible, did a U-Turn and saw the freshly squashed remnants on the road. Luckily it rained heavily shortly after and washed most of the blood away. The crows took the solid bits.
Post by: Barman on August 13, 2020, 07:27:46 AM
Christmas arrived last night. 4 of us in. Actually left not wishing to die horribly on the way home for a change.
One bad thing though - I killed a rabbit in Gatwick last night. cry: There are loads on certain internal roads and they normally get out your way, this one didn't. I feel terrible, did a U-Turn and saw the freshly squashed remnants on the road. Luckily it rained heavily shortly after and washed most of the blood away. The crows took the solid bits.
I hate it when that happens... cry:
Post by: Nick on August 13, 2020, 08:13:11 AM
Post by: Steve on August 13, 2020, 08:15:30 AM
cry: cry:Christmas arrived last night. 4 of us in. Actually left not wishing to die horribly on the way home for a change.
One bad thing though - I killed a rabbit in Gatwick last night. cry: There are loads on certain internal roads and they normally get out your way, this one didn't. I feel terrible, did a U-Turn and saw the freshly squashed remnants on the road. Luckily it rained heavily shortly after and washed most of the blood away. The crows took the solid bits.
I hate it when that happens... cry:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 13, 2020, 10:27:56 AM
Christmas arrived last night. 4 of us in. Actually left not wishing to die horribly on the way home for a change.
One bad thing though - I killed a rabbit in Gatwick last night. cry: There are loads on certain internal roads and they normally get out your way, this one didn't. I feel terrible, did a U-Turn and saw the freshly squashed remnants on the road. Luckily it rained heavily shortly after and washed most of the blood away. The crows took the solid bits.
Why are rabbits feet deemed to be lucky when they fail to hop out of the way so much ? noooo:
Post by: Barman on August 13, 2020, 10:31:45 AM
Christmas arrived last night. 4 of us in. Actually left not wishing to die horribly on the way home for a change.
One bad thing though - I killed a rabbit in Gatwick last night. cry: There are loads on certain internal roads and they normally get out your way, this one didn't. I feel terrible, did a U-Turn and saw the freshly squashed remnants on the road. Luckily it rained heavily shortly after and washed most of the blood away. The crows took the solid bits.
Why are rabbits feet deemed to be lucky when they fail to hop out of the way so much ? noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on August 13, 2020, 11:38:00 AM
Christmas arrived last night. 4 of us in. Actually left not wishing to die horribly on the way home for a change.
One bad thing though - I killed a rabbit in Gatwick last night. cry: There are loads on certain internal roads and they normally get out your way, this one didn't. I feel terrible, did a U-Turn and saw the freshly squashed remnants on the road. Luckily it rained heavily shortly after and washed most of the blood away. The crows took the solid bits.
Why are rabbits feet deemed to be lucky when they fail to hop out of the way so much ? noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Is that why you only get the feet as a charm ... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 14, 2020, 09:17:05 PM
This absoulute fuckwittery has to stop. No quarantine for any country. Insist people take responsibility for themselves - you wan't to travel abroad, fine, you take the precautions you feel necessary. Lots of travel insurers now cover Covid-19 (a flu). It's all bollox, the sheeple are being conditioned into accepting total Government choices over their lives - pointless face masks being a part of it. Also rendering face recognition useless. The west got pranked by the Chinese with videos of total shut down/doors welded shut/roads and pavement being sprayed into thinking this was the next bubonic plague. Western economies shit themselves and shut down, just as China intended. They cannot win a physical war, they won an economic one.
Stop it now. Cunts. (apologies to the laydeees)
Post by: Steve on August 14, 2020, 10:07:19 PM
Post by: Barman on August 15, 2020, 04:48:59 AM
Not at work tonight, but have had a look at flight load numbers. Surprise, surprise outbound French, Malta and Amsterdam numbers decimated, returnees packed.
This absoulute fuckwittery has to stop. No quarantine for any country. Insist people take responsibility for themselves - you wan't to travel abroad, fine, you take the precautions you feel necessary. Lots of travel insurers now cover Covid-19 (a flu). It's all bollox, the sheeple are being conditioned into accepting total Government choices over their lives - pointless face masks being a part of it. Also rendering face recognition useless. The west got pranked by the Chinese with videos of total shut down/doors welded shut/roads and pavement being sprayed into thinking this was the next bubonic plague. Western economies shit themselves and shut down, just as China intended. They cannot win a physical war, they won an economic one.
Stop it now. Cunts. (apologies to the laydeees)
Spot on...
happ096
Frances Rise in Infections Due to Increased Testing (https://lockdownsceptics.org/2020/08/14/latest-news-103/)
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Yesterday the Government removed France from the Green List of countries you can travel to without having to quarantine on return, along with the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba. From 4am on Saturday, anyone returning from France will have to self-isolate for 14 days. The reason? Rising case numbers. There have been an additional 11,633 positive test results in France in the past week, with approximately 600,000 tests being done, the highest number of tests to date. (On July 25th, the French Government introduced free PCR testing without the need to get a prescription from a doctor.) But in every department the percentage of infected people is still below the 50/100,000 threshold that in France would trigger a local lockdown. In addition, theres been no corresponding rise in hospitalisations or deaths (see above). That suggests the rise in cases is an artefact of increased testing and not due to an increase in the percentage of the population thats infected.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KkTNXWf4/Screenshot-2020-08-14-at-09-25-51-1024x651.png) (https://postimg.cc/KkTNXWf4)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 15, 2020, 06:18:52 AM
You want us to be like the USA with well over 5,000 deaths a week?
I don't want anybody dead, stop putting words in my mouth.
I simply do not believe this flu is the sole reason for hugher death numbers. America is hardly an example to the rest of the world - chronic obesity, diabetes etc. Darwin at work. Decimating economies will lead to far greater strife and deaths all round.
Post by: Steve on August 15, 2020, 09:28:51 AM
There's no perfect way forward with this. Between the two extremes of 'just let it happen, let business be done unrestricted' and 'take every possible precaution forever' there are a million and more options. It needs honest informed debate and it needs continual honest review. Calling it flu serves neither
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 21, 2020, 06:38:07 PM
86 booked for the Faro flight, 197 turned up eeek: Similar story on the later flight. :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on August 21, 2020, 06:42:04 PM
Well that escalated quickly.
86 booked for the Faro flight, 197 turned up eeek: Similar story on the later flight. :thumbsup:
cloud9:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 04, 2020, 03:56:07 PM
The last of the summer holidays sunshine routes are holding up well, as are domestic flights, but without year round revenue flights to France, Spain, Malta and the other currently quarantined destinations, it cannot continue.
Other ground handlers have already started a 2nd round of redundancies, those remaining on reduced hours. Some back on furlough.
Messy and absolutely unnecessary.
Post by: Barman on September 04, 2020, 04:48:45 PM
What I am seeing is a "dead cat bounce".
The last of the summer holidays sunshine routes are holding up well, as are domestic flights, but without year round revenue flights to France, Spain, Malta and the other currently quarantined destinations, it cannot continue.
Other ground handlers have already started a 2nd round of redundancies, those remaining on reduced hours. Some back on furlough.
Messy and absolutely unnecessary.
Quite so... What a complete mess for no reason... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 07, 2020, 05:57:28 PM
Post by: Barman on September 07, 2020, 06:25:36 PM
Well that's another 1,000+ passengers per day for the next 5 weeks gone... noooo: noooo: noooo:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 16, 2020, 08:24:35 AM
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2020, 08:27:01 AM
Round 2 of redundancies under way noooo: noooo: noooo:noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on September 16, 2020, 08:44:35 AM
Round 2 of redundancies under way noooo: noooo: noooo:
You safe ....... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 16, 2020, 09:07:55 AM
Round 2 of redundancies under way noooo: noooo: noooo:
You safe ....... rubschin:
For now, yes.
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2020, 09:20:48 AM
Round 2 of redundancies under way noooo: noooo: noooo:
You safe ....... rubschin:
For now, yes.
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 16, 2020, 09:27:47 AM
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2020, 09:30:18 AM
In October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 16, 2020, 09:33:12 AM
In October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Which airline?
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2020, 09:39:37 AM
In October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Which airline?
Sleazy....
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 16, 2020, 09:46:48 AM
In October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Which airline?
Sleazy....
Ah yes, just checked. One of only 40 flights that day...
Also, it looks like the South Terminal will not be opeing until probably Easter 2021...
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2020, 09:51:39 AM
The UK will likely let you in, Cyprus has a good Covid record. But Cyprus unlikely to let you back as we don't with a current infection rate per capita of 10 times yoursIn October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2020, 09:52:37 AM
:thumbsup: but fingers will be crossedRound 2 of redundancies under way noooo: noooo: noooo:
You safe ....... rubschin:
For now, yes.
Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2020, 10:10:46 AM
The UK will likely let you in, Cyprus has a good Covid record. But Cyprus unlikely to let you back as we don't with a current infection rate per capita of 10 times yoursIn October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Precisely... We have to consider the entire trip, not just the flight being cancelled or whatever...
Bollox to going into quarantine when we get back here... noooo:
Giving it to the end of this month before we make a decision to cancel....
Post by: Just One More on September 16, 2020, 04:45:12 PM
Round 2 of redundancies under way noooo: noooo: noooo:
You safe ....... rubschin:
For now, yes.
Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on September 18, 2020, 09:51:44 AM
The UK will likely let you in, Cyprus has a good Covid record. But Cyprus unlikely to let you back as we don't with a current infection rate per capita of 10 times yoursIn October we will be dropping down to under 50 flights per day - would normally be in the region of the 130, it was inevitable that more would have to go. Many good friends (and some total wasters) will be going.
I can see the UK going back into Lockdown... ::)
I reckon the chances of us flying out from here on the 20th October are <10%
Precisely... We have to consider the entire trip, not just the flight being cancelled or whatever...
Bollox to going into quarantine when we get back here... noooo:
Giving it to the end of this month before we make a decision to cancel....
The way they are behaving if they get here is unbelievable ..ok they had test But not people here !!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 01, 2020, 05:36:51 AM
This time last year, easyJet would have already sent at least 40 on their way noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Barman on October 01, 2020, 06:24:40 AM
There were a grand total of 100 flights from Gatwick yesterday, 75 of those easyJet. Today 70 in total, 39 easyJet eeek:
This time last year, easyJet would have already sent at least 40 on their way noooo: noooo: noooo:
Well we've cancelled our trip on the 20th...
It isn't clear what restrictions we'd have to face there by then or what we'd have to face here when we get back after... noooo:
I'm guessing that Cyprus will close the doors to the UK after the half-term holiday...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 01, 2020, 06:36:20 AM
There were a grand total of 100 flights from Gatwick yesterday, 75 of those easyJet. Today 70 in total, 39 easyJet eeek:
This time last year, easyJet would have already sent at least 40 on their way noooo: noooo: noooo:
Well we've cancelled our trip on the 20th...
It isn't clear what restrictions we'd have to face there by then or what we'd have to face here when we get back after... noooo:
I'm guessing that Cyprus will close the doors to the UK after the half-term holiday...
Have had a peek into November and we still have flights to Cyprus scheduled, so I hope not - we are under 40 flights most days as it is surrender:
Post by: apc2010 on October 01, 2020, 12:04:06 PM
There were a grand total of 100 flights from Gatwick yesterday, 75 of those easyJet. Today 70 in total, 39 easyJet eeek:
This time last year, easyJet would have already sent at least 40 on their way noooo: noooo: noooo:
Well we've cancelled our trip on the 20th...
It isn't clear what restrictions we'd have to face there by then or what we'd have to face here when we get back after... noooo:
I'm guessing that Cyprus will close the doors to the UK after the half-term holiday...
That is the rumour going around here too ....take the money ..then lockdown again.. noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 02, 2020, 06:40:53 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 08, 2020, 06:29:41 AM
Rumours abound that the airport will shut for 2 weeks over Christmas, but I'm not so sure.
Post by: apc2010 on October 08, 2020, 07:17:48 AM
16 flights in the "first wave" today - departures until 08:30. This time last year it was 51. Total flights today 37, this time last year 184. noooo: noooo: noooo:
Rumours abound that the airport will shut for 2 weeks over Christmas, but I'm not so sure.
noooo:
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2020, 10:45:55 AM
noooo: noooo:16 flights in the "first wave" today - departures until 08:30. This time last year it was 51. Total flights today 37, this time last year 184. noooo: noooo: noooo:
Rumours abound that the airport will shut for 2 weeks over Christmas, but I'm not so sure.
noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on October 08, 2020, 04:16:00 PM
noooo: noooo:16 flights in the "first wave" today - departures until 08:30. This time last year it was 51. Total flights today 37, this time last year 184. noooo: noooo: noooo:
Rumours abound that the airport will shut for 2 weeks over Christmas, but I'm not so sure.
noooo:
Getting checking those Elf jobs ...... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2020, 05:45:24 AM
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2020, 05:54:57 AM
252 booked for this morning's Pafos flight eeek:
eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2020, 05:56:08 AM
252 booked for this morning's Pafos flight eeek:
eeek:
Hope they don't all turn up - there are only 235 seats...
Post by: apc2010 on October 09, 2020, 06:22:38 AM
252 booked for this morning's Pafos flight eeek:
eeek:
Hope they don't all turn up - there are only 235 seats...
Yeah ..I have 3 gigs this week ... rubschin:..... Thumbs: most in week of year ...
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2020, 06:57:15 AM
252 booked for this morning's Pafos flight eeek:
eeek:
Hope they don't all turn up - there are only 235 seats...
lol: lol: lol:
I guess they are overbooking because of the test thing - some won't get it back within the 72 hours and won't be able to fly...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 09, 2020, 07:03:05 AM
252 booked for this morning's Pafos flight eeek:
eeek:
Hope they don't all turn up - there are only 235 seats...
lol: lol: lol:
I guess they are overbooking because of the test thing - some won't get it back within the 72 hours and won't be able to fly...? rubschin:
Yup. 201 actually boarded. Even before Pangolin Aids, flights were allowed to be overbooked - it is very rare for ever everyone to turn up and force some unfortunates tobe offloaded (with hefty compensation)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 17, 2020, 06:35:58 AM
215 yesterday.
165 the day before.
Post by: Barman on October 17, 2020, 07:07:39 AM
221 on this morning's Pafos.
215 yesterday.
165 the day before.
New restrictions coming in today - 10pm to 4am curfew suggested along with 'busy shops' closing early (facepalm:)... Hopefully nothing too draconian as far as flights from the UK are concerned until after the ½ term at least... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 18, 2020, 12:42:29 PM
221 on this morning's Pafos.
215 yesterday.
165 the day before.
New restrictions coming in today - 10pm to 4am curfew suggested along with 'busy shops' closing early (facepalm:)... Hopefully nothing too draconian as far as flights from the UK are concerned until after the ½ term at least... noooo:
234 on today's...
Post by: apc2010 on October 18, 2020, 01:21:45 PM
221 on this morning's Pafos.
215 yesterday.
165 the day before.
New restrictions coming in today - 10pm to 4am curfew suggested along with 'busy shops' closing early (facepalm:)... Hopefully nothing too draconian as far as flights from the UK are concerned until after the ½ term at least... noooo:
234 on today's...
Thumbs: that's why I am busy ..The curfew is only Limasol at moment isn't it ... rubschin:
The venue I am at today ..the owner tested positive this week ... eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 02, 2020, 09:03:02 AM
Post by: Nick on November 02, 2020, 09:38:54 AM
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2020, 10:02:52 AM
I'm pretty certain we will shut up shop again from Thursday evil:
I'm pretty sure we're heading back to lockdown this week too... ::)
Post by: apc2010 on November 02, 2020, 06:27:53 PM
I'm pretty certain we will shut up shop again from Thursday evil:
I'm pretty sure we're heading back to lockdown this week too... ::)
rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 17, 2020, 07:18:03 AM
17th November 2020 0 easyJet passenger flights
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Steve on November 17, 2020, 10:08:32 AM
17th November 2019 97 easyJet passenger flightsnoooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:
17th November 2020 0 easyJet passenger flights
noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2020, 10:59:11 AM
17th November 2019 97 easyJet passenger flights
17th November 2020 0 easyJet passenger flights
noooo: noooo: noooo:
What a shitfest - no flights in or out of Pafos until Thursday... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 17, 2020, 11:16:25 AM
17th November 2019 97 easyJet passenger flights
17th November 2020 0 easyJet passenger flights
noooo: noooo: noooo:
What a shitfest - no flights in or out of Pafos until Thursday... noooo:
Tomorrow there is 1 flight. Progress :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2020, 11:32:35 AM
No wonder the fecking post is taking forevah! cussing:
Post by: Steve on November 19, 2020, 02:00:46 PM
Post by: apc2010 on November 19, 2020, 03:26:22 PM
Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 20, 2020, 07:52:12 AM
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 20, 2020, 08:12:10 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 20, 2020, 09:24:21 AM
Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
The South East today at 18.30 has more coverage and shows one of my Maderian baggage sorting boys picking up a bag. He is the laziest cunt known to man, I was so shocked I nearly spilled my beer. Shame he put an INV bag in with the GLA ones... noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Steve on November 20, 2020, 09:36:01 AM
lol:Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
The South East today at 18.30 has more coverage and shows one of my Maderian baggage sorting boys picking up a bag. He is the laziest cunt known to man, I was so shocked I nearly spilled my beer. Shame he put an INV bag in with the GLA ones... noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: Steve on November 20, 2020, 09:36:21 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on November 20, 2020, 09:42:44 AM
Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
The South East today at 18.30 has more coverage and shows one of my Maderian baggage sorting boys picking up a bag. He is the laziest cunt known to man, I was so shocked I nearly spilled my beer. Shame he put an INV bag in with the GLA ones... noooo: noooo: noooo:
;D ;D Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 20, 2020, 09:43:11 AM
lol:Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
The South East today at 18.30 has more coverage and shows one of my Maderian baggage sorting boys picking up a bag. He is the laziest cunt known to man, I was so shocked I nearly spilled my beer. Shame he put an INV bag in with the GLA ones... noooo: noooo: noooo:
He's getting crucified on Facearse lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on November 20, 2020, 09:43:36 AM
:thumbsup:lol:Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
The South East today at 18.30 has more coverage and shows one of my Maderian baggage sorting boys picking up a bag. He is the laziest cunt known to man, I was so shocked I nearly spilled my beer. Shame he put an INV bag in with the GLA ones... noooo: noooo: noooo:
He's getting crucified on Facearse lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 20, 2020, 09:46:56 AM
:thumbsup:lol:Horrible clip on South East today just now showing deserted parts of Gatwick
The South East today at 18.30 has more coverage and shows one of my Maderian baggage sorting boys picking up a bag. He is the laziest cunt known to man, I was so shocked I nearly spilled my beer. Shame he put an INV bag in with the GLA ones... noooo: noooo: noooo:
He's getting crucified on Facearse lol: lol: lol:
5 passenger flights and 92 bags all day and he still fucked it up noooo:
Post by: Barman on November 20, 2020, 11:07:48 AM
A phone call floods in. Will probably be back in December - and on 100% hours and pay :thumbsup:
Great news! happ096
Post by: Just One More on November 20, 2020, 08:57:57 PM
A phone call floods in. Will probably be back in December - and on 100% hours and pay :thumbsup:
Great news! happ096
happ096 happ096
Post by: apc2010 on November 20, 2020, 11:53:40 PM
A phone call floods in. Will probably be back in December - and on 100% hours and pay :thumbsup:
Great news! happ096
happ096 happ096
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 22, 2020, 01:50:20 PM
Post by: Barman on November 22, 2020, 01:59:34 PM
Have a feeling it will only last a month, then furlough again...really not many flights in the schedule after Christmas/New Year.
Arse... I want to send LL back to the UK.... evil:
Post by: Steve on November 22, 2020, 02:03:28 PM
I'm sure DHL still deliver large international packagesHave a feeling it will only last a month, then furlough again...really not many flights in the schedule after Christmas/New Year.
Arse... I want to send LL back to the UK.... evil:
Post by: Steve on November 22, 2020, 02:04:42 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 22, 2020, 02:16:02 PM
Have a feeling it will only last a month, then furlough again...really not many flights in the schedule after Christmas/New Year.
Arse... I want to send LL back to the UK.... evil:
Quite a few (so far) in December but sod all in January after 6th.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2020, 01:16:46 PM
Amsterdam flights cancelled, obviously, expect France and Germany to follow suit soon.
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2020, 01:39:10 PM
Judging from today's passenger numbers, looks like eveyone is ignoring the "essential travel only" from Tier 4. They can't ALL be coming from Tier 2/3 areas.
Amsterdam flights cancelled, obviously, expect France and Germany to follow suit soon.
Miss A lives close to Larnaca airport... It is bizarre to be surprised by a Emirates 777 flying past her window and commenting on it rather than it being 'normal'... noooo:
On the other hand, Larnaca sea-front was heaving last night and all the shops doing great business... Restaurants take-away only tho...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2020, 02:49:23 PM
Ungrateful bastards.
Post by: apc2010 on December 20, 2020, 04:24:46 PM
Judging from today's passenger numbers, looks like eveyone is ignoring the "essential travel only" from Tier 4. They can't ALL be coming from Tier 2/3 areas.
Amsterdam flights cancelled, obviously, expect France and Germany to follow suit soon.
Miss A lives close to Larnaca airport... It is bizarre to be surprised by a Emirates 777 flying past her window and commenting on it rather than it being 'normal'... noooo:
On the other hand, Larnaca sea-front was heaving last night and all the shops doing great business... Restaurants take-away only tho...
eeek: rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 20, 2020, 06:08:34 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 21, 2020, 08:31:13 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 21, 2020, 09:01:37 AM
Hard to be joyous right now noooo:
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2020, 10:19:55 AM
21 cancellations today...
noooo: noooo: noooo: happy100
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2020, 02:30:18 PM
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2020, 02:51:35 PM
Apart from Hurghada, Gibraltar and Belfast passenger loads both in and out have predictably collapsed. surrender:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 29, 2020, 01:33:37 PM
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2020, 01:43:05 PM
1 passenger today on the Las Palmas, 2 on the Tenerife, 8 on the Arrecife and 6 on the Fuertaventura. noooo: 96 on the Charles de Gaulle though, hopefully 96 not returning Thumbs:
happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 29, 2020, 01:47:53 PM
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2020, 01:55:40 PM
1 passenger today on the Las Palmas, 2 on the Tenerife, 8 on the Arrecife and 6 on the Fuertaventura. noooo: 96 on the Charles de Gaulle though, hopefully 96 not returning Thumbs:
We move into new
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 29, 2020, 01:55:50 PM
Yesterday there were 37 flights and 830 passengers in total. A lot more turned up to fly, but were turned away as they didn't have the right paperwork. Very messy at the moment.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 29, 2020, 01:57:11 PM
1 passenger today on the Las Palmas, 2 on the Tenerife, 8 on the Arrecife and 6 on the Fuertaventura. noooo: 96 on the Charles de Gaulle though, hopefully 96 not returning Thumbs:
We move into newtearstiers at 6pm... ::)
Human sacrifice and self-flagellation?
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2020, 02:23:55 PM
1 passenger today on the Las Palmas, 2 on the Tenerife, 8 on the Arrecife and 6 on the Fuertaventura. noooo: 96 on the Charles de Gaulle though, hopefully 96 not returning Thumbs:
We move into newtearstiers at 6pm... ::)
Human sacrifice and self-flagellation?
Not far off...
From 6pm until Jan 10th can't mix with anybody from other households... Work from home, etc. ::)
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2020, 02:54:08 PM
1 passenger today on the Las Palmas, 2 on the Tenerife, 8 on the Arrecife and 6 on the Fuertaventura. noooo: 96 on the Charles de Gaulle though, hopefully 96 not returning Thumbs:
We move into newtearstiers at 6pm... ::)
Human sacrifice and self-flagellation?
Not far off...
From 6pm until Jan 10th can't mix with anybody from other households... Work from home, etc. ::)
New Year plans gone ....... noooo: they want a zoom party ....feck off .. noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 29, 2020, 03:26:59 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2020, 03:30:23 PM
Fat Larry's greatest hits ..or there only hit on shuffle mode lol:
;D
cussing:
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2020, 03:35:46 PM
Fat Larry's greatest hits ..or there only hit on shuffle mode lol:
drumroll:
happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 04, 2021, 09:31:51 AM
Post by: Steve on January 04, 2021, 10:18:56 AM
Surprise, surprise furlough again.noooo:
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2021, 10:32:38 AM
Surprise, surprise furlough again.
happy100
We're just expecting to go back into full Lockdown for the foreseeable future here... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 04, 2021, 11:23:03 AM
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2021, 11:52:07 AM
Apparently Boris decides today if that happens... noooo:
Yes then... ::)
Post by: apc2010 on January 04, 2021, 01:56:30 PM
Surprise, surprise furlough again.
noooo: How long .. rubschin:
Post by: Nick on January 04, 2021, 01:59:33 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 04, 2021, 04:14:19 PM
Post by: Nick on January 04, 2021, 04:15:13 PM
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2021, 04:16:16 PM
More of a long enforced confinement noooo:
Or short enforced confinement in TMR's case to be fair... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on January 04, 2021, 05:46:21 PM
More of a long enforced confinement noooo:
Or short enforced confinement in TMR's case to be fair... whistle:
drumroll:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 05, 2021, 11:05:20 AM
Surprise, surprise furlough again.
noooo: How long .. rubschin:
Not sure yet, but at least a month.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 08, 2021, 04:51:48 PM
Post by: apc2010 on January 08, 2021, 04:55:48 PM
Looking like 2...
eeek: noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 08, 2021, 05:49:42 PM
Looking like 2...
eeek: noooo:
Looking like less than 5 flights per day from Gatwick until the end of February at least.
Post by: Steve on January 08, 2021, 07:14:53 PM
What a fucking mess
Post by: apc2010 on January 08, 2021, 08:23:50 PM
With today's figures I wouldn't bet on only 2 https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
What a fucking mess
eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 07:41:17 AM
Sometime yesterday afternoon that was culled to 3. This surprises me somewhat as the passenger loads of inbounds was good - presumably a mad dash to get bach before the new regulations come into effect?
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2021, 07:46:40 AM
Yesterday when I looked, we had about 20 revenue flights today.
Sometime yesterday afternoon that was culled to 3. This surprises me somewhat as the passenger loads of inbounds was good - presumably a mad dash to get bach before the new regulations come into effect?
2 into PFO today and 8 into LCA... ::)
You need to go into quarantine and everything is closed when you get here... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 10:36:30 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 04:16:52 PM
Awaiting further details...
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2021, 04:23:35 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 04:33:18 PM
45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2021, 04:36:42 PM
Post by: Steve on January 11, 2021, 04:45:18 PM
:thumbsup:45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 11, 2021, 04:46:25 PM
45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
In that case you may want to walk there, you'd probably make more money commuting a single journey than you would working a normal week.. whistle:
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2021, 05:07:26 PM
Guarantee I could walk further and faster than you, lardy ;D ;D ;D
Post by: apc2010 on January 11, 2021, 05:21:24 PM
A phone call floods in from work - "would you like to go to Heathrow to help with the mail?"
Awaiting further details...
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 05:21:42 PM
45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
In that case you may want to walk there, you'd probably make more money commuting a single journey than you would working a normal week.. whistle:
Need to charge the car's battery...
Post by: apc2010 on January 11, 2021, 05:28:16 PM
45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
In that case you may want to walk there, you'd probably make more money commuting a single journey than you would working a normal week.. whistle:
Need to charge the car's battery...
Get a new one ..with all the credit cards you will be getting ..... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 05:40:22 PM
45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
In that case you may want to walk there, you'd probably make more money commuting a single journey than you would working a normal week.. whistle:
Need to charge the car's battery...
Get a new one ..with all the credit cards you will be getting ..... whistle:
That's not me, one aircraft cleaner nicked a bottle of milk off an aircraft and I sacked him. Even though it was going to be thrown away.
Post by: Steve on January 11, 2021, 05:48:08 PM
:thumbsup:45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
In that case you may want to walk there, you'd probably make more money commuting a single journey than you would working a normal week.. whistle:
Need to charge the car's battery...
Get a new one ..with all the credit cards you will be getting ..... whistle:
That's not me, one aircraft cleaner nicked a bottle of milk off an aircraft and I sacked him. Even though it was going to be thrown away.
That's the bottle he got caught nicking
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 11, 2021, 06:17:46 PM
:thumbsup:45p per mile whistle:
There is that. And travelling time is paid.
In that case you may want to walk there, you'd probably make more money commuting a single journey than you would working a normal week.. whistle:
Need to charge the car's battery...
Get a new one ..with all the credit cards you will be getting ..... whistle:
That's not me, one aircraft cleaner nicked a bottle of milk off an aircraft and I sacked him. Even though it was going to be thrown away.
That's the bottle he got caught nicking
Exactly. Plus he was a gobby Medeiran cunt who moaned about absolutely everything and that he couldn't leave work after all the planes were cleaned...so that he could start his postal round a bit earlier. ::)
I do (or did) 1900-0700. So do they. Rule #1 If I can't leave early without taking holiday, neither can you. Rule #2 No-one leaves at all until I've audited 25% of your planes and found no significant problems. Rule #3 I don't give a shift if it's Sunday service for public transport. Rule #4 Yes, I know. People who chew gum on a plane the grind it into the carpet should be shot. Just deal with it. Rule #5 Anything we don't find in our audits, we find out about later. Always. Even an upside down safety card...yes, really...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 20, 2021, 02:22:11 PM
I have the distinct feeling I shall spend a lot of time plane spotting whistle:
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2021, 02:28:09 PM
To Heathrow Friday :thumbsup:
I have the distinct feeling I shall spend a lot of time plane spotting whistle:
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on January 20, 2021, 02:47:47 PM
To Heathrow Friday :thumbsup:
I have the distinct feeling I shall spend a lot of time plane spotting whistle:
Perhaps someone here could lend you an anorak whistle:
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2021, 02:58:37 PM
To Heathrow Friday :thumbsup:
I have the distinct feeling I shall spend a lot of time plane spotting whistle:
Perhaps someone here could lend you an anorak whistle:
evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 25, 2021, 08:47:48 AM
It had to divert to Luton as they had forgotten to de-ice the runway... noooo:
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2021, 09:02:24 AM
We have ONE scheduled passenger flight today - in from Belfast and back to Belfast.Forgot? FFS what a disorganised place you've got to sort out now
It had to divert to Luton as they had forgotten to de-ice the runway... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 25, 2021, 09:33:26 AM
We have ONE scheduled passenger flight today - in from Belfast and back to Belfast.Forgot? FFS what a disorganised place you've got to sort out now
It had to divert to Luton as they had forgotten to de-ice the runway... noooo:
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/g-ezax#26a8bff6
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2021, 09:54:46 AM
We have ONE scheduled passenger flight today - in from Belfast and back to Belfast.Forgot? FFS what a disorganised place you've got to sort out now
It had to divert to Luton as they had forgotten to de-ice the runway... noooo:
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/g-ezax#26a8bff6
noooo:
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2021, 10:02:54 AM
noooo: noooo:We have ONE scheduled passenger flight today - in from Belfast and back to Belfast.Forgot? FFS what a disorganised place you've got to sort out now
It had to divert to Luton as they had forgotten to de-ice the runway... noooo:
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/g-ezax#26a8bff6
noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on January 25, 2021, 02:10:14 PM
We have ONE scheduled passenger flight today - in from Belfast and back to Belfast.
It had to divert to Luton as they had forgotten to de-ice the runway... noooo:
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 13, 2021, 09:21:49 AM
It's a huge bonded warehouse that only deals with mail freight, ranging in size from bags of normal envelopes up to anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers. The sheer amount of stuff is mind-boggling and the amount of stuff that is just sitting on racking, unable to go anywhere as there are no flights to certain destinations is rather depressing. Whole cargo bins full of stuff - including christmas presents - simply waiting for Covid restrictions to ease. Ljublana, for example, 7 bins just waiting for transport noooo:
Of course a huge amount does go out every day - Beijing, Istanbul, Dubai, Australia, America, South America etc. Some of this is loaded into the smaller bins and pallets that fit under the passenger cabin and most into the huge cargo bins made specially for converted freighters (A306s and A332s for the avgeeks). These take quite a bit of loading compared to the smaller, passenger aircraft ones. Although I'm there in a "managerial" role, of course I cannot resist a challenge and for the last 3 days I have been helping load these monsters. Always a good wa to get to know the guys and girls on the shop floor.
It is fair to say I ache a bit today surrender: surrender: surrender:
Next week more of the same and then I'll be going on to night shifts.
I have to say that the mileage allowance provides a welcome boost to the finances and the journey door-to-door is only about 45 minutes, which is the same as getting into Gatwick (due to the extra faff of having to go through security airside and the walk to and from the staff car park).
So far, so good. :thumbsup:
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 13, 2021, 09:25:32 AM
Don't know if it's a change of flightpaths or a real increase but there seems to be an increase in traffic landing at Stanstead.
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2021, 09:48:13 AM
First week at Heathrow completed.
It's a huge bonded warehouse that only deals with mail freight, ranging in size from bags of normal envelopes up to anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers. The sheer amount of stuff is mind-boggling and the amount of stuff that is just sitting on racking, unable to go anywhere as there are no flights to certain destinations is rather depressing. Whole cargo bins full of stuff - including christmas presents - simply waiting for Covid restrictions to ease. Ljublana, for example, 7 bins just waiting for transport noooo:
Of course a huge amount does go out every day - Beijing, Istanbul, Dubai, Australia, America, South America etc. Some of this is loaded into the smaller bins and pallets that fit under the passenger cabin and most into the huge cargo bins made specially for converted freighters (A306s and A332s for the avgeeks). These take quite a bit of loading compared to the smaller, passenger aircraft ones. Although I'm there in a "managerial" role, of course I cannot resist a challenge and for the last 3 days I have been helping load these monsters. Always a good wa to get to know the guys and girls on the shop floor.
It is fair to say I ache a bit today surrender: surrender: surrender:
Next week more of the same and then I'll be going on to night shifts.
I have to say that the mileage allowance provides a welcome boost to the finances and the journey door-to-door is only about 45 minutes, which is the same as getting into Gatwick (due to the extra faff of having to go through security airside and the walk to and from the staff car park).
So far, so good. :thumbsup:
Excellent! Thumbs:
Have you got LL's birthday pressies in there...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 13, 2021, 09:54:23 AM
First week at Heathrow completed.
It's a huge bonded warehouse that only deals with mail freight, ranging in size from bags of normal envelopes up to anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers. The sheer amount of stuff is mind-boggling and the amount of stuff that is just sitting on racking, unable to go anywhere as there are no flights to certain destinations is rather depressing. Whole cargo bins full of stuff - including christmas presents - simply waiting for Covid restrictions to ease. Ljublana, for example, 7 bins just waiting for transport noooo:
Of course a huge amount does go out every day - Beijing, Istanbul, Dubai, Australia, America, South America etc. Some of this is loaded into the smaller bins and pallets that fit under the passenger cabin and most into the huge cargo bins made specially for converted freighters (A306s and A332s for the avgeeks). These take quite a bit of loading compared to the smaller, passenger aircraft ones. Although I'm there in a "managerial" role, of course I cannot resist a challenge and for the last 3 days I have been helping load these monsters. Always a good wa to get to know the guys and girls on the shop floor.
It is fair to say I ache a bit today surrender: surrender: surrender:
Next week more of the same and then I'll be going on to night shifts.
I have to say that the mileage allowance provides a welcome boost to the finances and the journey door-to-door is only about 45 minutes, which is the same as getting into Gatwick (due to the extra faff of having to go through security airside and the walk to and from the staff car park).
So far, so good. :thumbsup:
Excellent! Thumbs:
Have you got LL's birthday pressies in there...? rubschin:
Plenty of stuff still awaiting transport to Larnaca cry:
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2021, 11:11:01 AM
First week at Heathrow completed.
It's a huge bonded warehouse that only deals with mail freight, ranging in size from bags of normal envelopes up to anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers. The sheer amount of stuff is mind-boggling and the amount of stuff that is just sitting on racking, unable to go anywhere as there are no flights to certain destinations is rather depressing. Whole cargo bins full of stuff - including christmas presents - simply waiting for Covid restrictions to ease. Ljublana, for example, 7 bins just waiting for transport noooo:
Of course a huge amount does go out every day - Beijing, Istanbul, Dubai, Australia, America, South America etc. Some of this is loaded into the smaller bins and pallets that fit under the passenger cabin and most into the huge cargo bins made specially for converted freighters (A306s and A332s for the avgeeks). These take quite a bit of loading compared to the smaller, passenger aircraft ones. Although I'm there in a "managerial" role, of course I cannot resist a challenge and for the last 3 days I have been helping load these monsters. Always a good wa to get to know the guys and girls on the shop floor.
It is fair to say I ache a bit today surrender: surrender: surrender:
Next week more of the same and then I'll be going on to night shifts.
I have to say that the mileage allowance provides a welcome boost to the finances and the journey door-to-door is only about 45 minutes, which is the same as getting into Gatwick (due to the extra faff of having to go through security airside and the walk to and from the staff car park).
So far, so good. :thumbsup:
Excellent! Thumbs:
Have you got LL's birthday pressies in there...? rubschin:
Plenty of stuff still awaiting transport to Larnaca cry:
Write, "LL, Pissouri" on some of them... whistle:
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2021, 12:04:00 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs: brilliant stuffFirst week at Heathrow completed.
It's a huge bonded warehouse that only deals with mail freight, ranging in size from bags of normal envelopes up to anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers. The sheer amount of stuff is mind-boggling and the amount of stuff that is just sitting on racking, unable to go anywhere as there are no flights to certain destinations is rather depressing. Whole cargo bins full of stuff - including christmas presents - simply waiting for Covid restrictions to ease. Ljublana, for example, 7 bins just waiting for transport noooo:
Of course a huge amount does go out every day - Beijing, Istanbul, Dubai, Australia, America, South America etc. Some of this is loaded into the smaller bins and pallets that fit under the passenger cabin and most into the huge cargo bins made specially for converted freighters (A306s and A332s for the avgeeks). These take quite a bit of loading compared to the smaller, passenger aircraft ones. Although I'm there in a "managerial" role, of course I cannot resist a challenge and for the last 3 days I have been helping load these monsters. Always a good wa to get to know the guys and girls on the shop floor.
It is fair to say I ache a bit today surrender: surrender: surrender:
Next week more of the same and then I'll be going on to night shifts.
I have to say that the mileage allowance provides a welcome boost to the finances and the journey door-to-door is only about 45 minutes, which is the same as getting into Gatwick (due to the extra faff of having to go through security airside and the walk to and from the staff car park).
So far, so good. :thumbsup:
Excellent! Thumbs: . . .
. .Have you got LL's birthday pressies in there...? rubschin:Well he did say
. . .anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers.
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2021, 12:19:00 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs: brilliant stuffFirst week at Heathrow completed.
It's a huge bonded warehouse that only deals with mail freight, ranging in size from bags of normal envelopes up to anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers. The sheer amount of stuff is mind-boggling and the amount of stuff that is just sitting on racking, unable to go anywhere as there are no flights to certain destinations is rather depressing. Whole cargo bins full of stuff - including christmas presents - simply waiting for Covid restrictions to ease. Ljublana, for example, 7 bins just waiting for transport noooo:
Of course a huge amount does go out every day - Beijing, Istanbul, Dubai, Australia, America, South America etc. Some of this is loaded into the smaller bins and pallets that fit under the passenger cabin and most into the huge cargo bins made specially for converted freighters (A306s and A332s for the avgeeks). These take quite a bit of loading compared to the smaller, passenger aircraft ones. Although I'm there in a "managerial" role, of course I cannot resist a challenge and for the last 3 days I have been helping load these monsters. Always a good wa to get to know the guys and girls on the shop floor.
It is fair to say I ache a bit today surrender: surrender: surrender:
Next week more of the same and then I'll be going on to night shifts.
I have to say that the mileage allowance provides a welcome boost to the finances and the journey door-to-door is only about 45 minutes, which is the same as getting into Gatwick (due to the extra faff of having to go through security airside and the walk to and from the staff car park).
So far, so good. :thumbsup:
Excellent! Thumbs: . . .. .Have you got LL's birthday pressies in there...? rubschin:Well he did say. . .anything as big as car parts like tyres and bumpers.
;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 17, 2021, 06:26:59 PM
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2021, 06:28:43 PM
7 AKEs worth of stuff for LCA just sitting here, waiting for a flight to take it noooo:
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on February 17, 2021, 06:33:43 PM
7 AKEs worth of stuff for LCA just sitting here, waiting for a flight to take it noooo:
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
AKEs rubschin:.........
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 17, 2021, 06:50:34 PM
7 AKEs worth of stuff for LCA just sitting here, waiting for a flight to take it noooo:
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
AKEs rubschin:.........
(https://i.postimg.cc/ft7bX99t/20181129-FRA-658x395.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ft7bX99t)
Post by: apc2010 on February 17, 2021, 07:07:57 PM
7 AKEs worth of stuff for LCA just sitting here, waiting for a flight to take it noooo:
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
AKEs rubschin:.........
(https://i.postimg.cc/ft7bX99t/20181129-FRA-658x395.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ft7bX99t)
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on February 17, 2021, 07:21:34 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs:7 AKEs worth of stuff for LCA just sitting here, waiting for a flight to take it noooo:
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
AKEs rubschin:.........
(https://i.postimg.cc/ft7bX99t/20181129-FRA-658x395.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ft7bX99t)
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 18, 2021, 08:33:28 AM
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2021, 08:40:03 AM
Averaging 53mpg so far, which is pretty good.
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 18, 2021, 08:44:58 AM
Averaging 53mpg so far, which is pretty good.
Thumbs:
...and means an extra £150 in the back pocket every week whistle:
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2021, 12:14:31 PM
Averaging 53mpg so far, which is pretty good.
Thumbs:
...and means an extra £150 in the back pocket every week whistle:
Booze! Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on February 18, 2021, 01:59:12 PM
rubschin: was it mpg of petrol/diesel or booze?Averaging 53mpg so far, which is pretty good.
Thumbs:
...and means an extra £150 in the back pocket every week whistle:
Booze! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 23, 2021, 06:00:32 PM
Post by: Nick on February 23, 2021, 06:25:35 PM
He will need to borrow some of LL's Duracell stock
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2021, 07:27:26 PM
All the stuff for Larnaca went out over the weekend :thumbsup:
cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Post by: apc2010 on February 24, 2021, 09:50:56 AM
10 gazillion Amazon gadgets for BM, prolly ::)
He will need to borrow some of LL's Duracell stock
eeek: Hand blender .. rubschin:
Post by: Pirate on March 24, 2021, 10:02:08 PM
7 AKEs worth of stuff for LCA just sitting here, waiting for a flight to take it noooo:
Also, having now suffered the M25 for 20 trips, I think I shall invest in some yellow and red Chevron on the boot of the Audi with the words "Highway Maintenance" above it. It seems that having this allows you to drive like a complete cunt censored:
eveilgrin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2021, 07:16:49 AM
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2021, 08:25:10 AM
4 more nights at Heathrow/Langley then back on furlough sad24:
Arse! happy100
Post by: apc2010 on March 27, 2021, 10:02:43 AM
4 more nights at Heathrow/Langley then back on furlough sad24:
Arse! happy100
That's shite ..no flights .. rubschin:
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2021, 10:11:36 AM
4 more nights at Heathrow/Langley then back on furlough sad24:noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 27, 2021, 04:37:32 PM
4 more nights at Heathrow/Langley then back on furlough sad24:
Arse! happy100
That's shite ..no flights .. rubschin:
Only a handful per day at the moment.
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2021, 04:40:11 PM
4 more nights at Heathrow/Langley then back on furlough sad24:
Arse! happy100
That's shite ..no flights .. rubschin:
Only a handful per day at the moment.
Your hands or a normal hand...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 06, 2021, 01:36:40 PM
Post by: Barman on April 06, 2021, 01:47:04 PM
https://twitter.com/benshapiro3/status/1378704787441598465?s=19
Do what now...? shrugs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 06, 2021, 01:50:06 PM
https://twitter.com/benshapiro3/status/1378704787441598465?s=19
Do what now...? shrugs:
The author is suggesting that the damage was caused by the airline / airport / handler. Without knowing the facts.
Post by: Barman on April 06, 2021, 02:09:57 PM
https://twitter.com/benshapiro3/status/1378704787441598465?s=19
Do what now...? shrugs:
The author is suggesting that the damage was caused by the airline / airport / handler. Without knowing the facts.
I got that, but there was no evidence of malice in the pictures he provided... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 06, 2021, 02:16:52 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB/IMG-20210406-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB)
CCTV of entry to the Terminal.
It may surprise some that the occasional passenger actually brings these through (and then probably tries to claim from the airline or insurance company)
Post by: Barman on April 06, 2021, 02:22:53 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB/IMG-20210406-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB)
CCTV of entry to the Terminal.
It may surprise some that the occasional passenger actually brings these through (and then probably tries to claim from the airline or insurance company)
Splendid! Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on April 06, 2021, 07:13:37 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB/IMG-20210406-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB)
CCTV of entry to the Terminal.
It may surprise some that the occasional passenger actually brings these through (and then probably tries to claim from the airline or insurance company)
Splendid! Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on April 06, 2021, 09:36:31 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB/IMG-20210406-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB)
CCTV of entry to the Terminal.
It may surprise some that the occasional passenger actually brings these through (and then probably tries to claim from the airline or insurance company)
Splendid! Thumbs:
Many moons ago ..2 families I knew (brothers ) took their wifes n sprogs abroad ....bought all new clothes etc .(kept reciepts!! ).....then when they returned to UK ...one brother would take both families lots of luggage ...so other brother could claim ..(and if got caught before leaving airport ..said it's my brothers')..
Between them (4) ..they put in alot of insurance claims ..!!! ....
Post by: Steve on April 06, 2021, 09:46:04 PM
Post by: Barman on April 07, 2021, 08:08:40 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB/IMG-20210406-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB)
CCTV of entry to the Terminal.
It may surprise some that the occasional passenger actually brings these through (and then probably tries to claim from the airline or insurance company)
Splendid! Thumbs:
Many moons ago ..2 families I knew (brothers ) took their wifes n sprogs abroad ....bought all new clothes etc .(kept reciepts!! ).....then when they returned to UK ...one brother would take both families lots of luggage ...so other brother could claim ..(and if got caught before leaving airport ..said it's my brothers')..
Between them (4) ..they put in alot of insurance claims ..!!! ....
"families you knew"... Of course, of course... whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on April 07, 2021, 09:45:59 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB/IMG-20210406-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzZkQBhB)
CCTV of entry to the Terminal.
It may surprise some that the occasional passenger actually brings these through (and then probably tries to claim from the airline or insurance company)
Splendid! Thumbs:
Many moons ago ..2 families I knew (brothers ) took their wifes n sprogs abroad ....bought all new clothes etc .(kept reciepts!! ).....then when they returned to UK ...one brother would take both families lots of luggage ...so other brother could claim ..(and if got caught before leaving airport ..said it's my brothers')..
Between them (4) ..they put in alot of insurance claims ..!!! ....
"families you knew"... Of course, of course... whistle:
It was ..after the "unfortunate incident" with one of the wifes..... whistle: redface: eveilgrin:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 07, 2021, 04:11:46 PM
Asking for a friend like smile:
Post by: Steve on April 07, 2021, 04:16:07 PM
How long do you have to wait at the carousel before claiming they have been lost / stolen ?Until they turn it off is my usual time.
Asking for a friend like smile:
Most annoying time was went to the relevant desk, queued and then they said "oh yes we sent it through on an earlier flight, look over there"
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 07, 2021, 04:19:14 PM
How long do you have to wait at the carousel before claiming they have been lost / stolen ?Until they turn it off is my usual time.
Asking for a friend like smile:
Most annoying time was went to the relevant desk, queued and then they said "oh yes we sent it through on an earlier flight, look over there"
Completely against IATA rules ~ it constitutes an un accompanied bag, which is a huge no-no.
Post by: Steve on April 07, 2021, 04:33:22 PM
Yep even then that wasn't right. But I'm talking ~1990 Seattle to Denver flightHow long do you have to wait at the carousel before claiming they have been lost / stolen ?Until they turn it off is my usual time.
Asking for a friend like smile:
Most annoying time was went to the relevant desk, queued and then they said "oh yes we sent it through on an earlier flight, look over there"
Completely against IATA rules ~ it constitutes an un accompanied bag, which is a huge no-no.
I have had other cases go misdirected and then sent on via later flights. As a rule avoid checking your bags if you are connecting via different terminals at Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle or worsest of the worst JFK. You could give a chimpanzee an etch-a-sketch and it'd design better airport layouts than those.
Post by: Nick on April 07, 2021, 04:35:31 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 07, 2021, 05:15:24 PM
Once had a 17 hour delay at JFK (PanAm). Got nuffink except some frozen snacks noooo:
Anyone else turning up on the wrong day would have gone home or booked a hotel room noooo:
Post by: Nick on April 07, 2021, 05:18:52 PM
Post by: Steve on April 07, 2021, 06:29:26 PM
Once had a 17 hour delay at JFK (PanAm). Got nuffink except some frozen snacks noooo:It is a deeply unpleasant airport. If anyone wants to see how an airport should be designed for passenger ease, go to Atlanta
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 07, 2021, 06:36:11 PM
JFK is just pants...disorganised, arsey staff and serious lack of facilities !
Post by: Steve on April 07, 2021, 06:43:35 PM
Atlanta is amazingly organised but mahoosive...Still they have the transport in place to take you around it with ease as many are there for connecting flights.They lost my bags there once but not their fault. Flight in from Eglin AFB was 2 hours late and my dumb travel department had booked me a connection where I had to pay for the flight back when I got to Atlanta. Credit to Delta I ran to their desk and they believed me that I could catch the plane - which I just did. My bags followed on the next day.
JFK is just pants...disorganised, arsey staff and serious lack of facilities !
JFK seems to have been designed around Pan Am and if you were connecting to one of their flights it was OK but travel departments were always booking me on the cheapest route which meant catching that damn bus between terminals. Newark airport is surprisingly good for connections and you get a great view of NY.
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 08, 2021, 08:06:14 AM
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2021, 11:39:51 AM
I lost my father-in-law in Atlanta Airport once.Popcorn:
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2021, 01:13:36 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 08, 2021, 01:19:26 PM
Been shopping in Nicosia - out of the house for five hours! ;D
Didn't make a list and forgot what you went out for... noooo:
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2021, 01:23:11 PM
Been shopping in Nicosia - out of the house for five hours! ;D
Didn't make a list and forgot what you went out for... noooo:
And then posted on the wrong thread... redface:
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2021, 02:24:13 PM
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2021, 02:32:32 PM
I got some stuff out of the cellar whistle:And you flew there on which airline?
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2021, 02:37:17 PM
I got some stuff out of the cellar whistle:
From the air raid shelter...? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2021, 02:45:06 PM
Post by: apc2010 on April 08, 2021, 04:45:27 PM
Been shopping in Nicosia - out of the house for five hours! ;D
Didn't make a list and forgot what you went out for... noooo:
And then posted on the wrong thread... redface:
Mong...... noooo:
Post by: Steve on April 14, 2021, 04:34:32 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56743571
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 14, 2021, 04:47:17 PM
6 hour queues at Heathrow eeek: WTF is going on, it's not like pre clearing people pre flight was invented yesterday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56743571
About 20% who turn up at Gatwick are unceremoniously told, in no uncertain language, to fuck right off and be thankful they haven't been fined. As a predominantly bucket and spade airport, it's probably easier to police than Heathrow where the passenger base is more varied.
Post by: apc2010 on April 15, 2021, 09:06:32 AM
6 hour queues at Heathrow eeek: WTF is going on, it's not like pre clearing people pre flight was invented yesterday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56743571
About 20% who turn up at Gatwick are unceremoniously told, in no uncertain language, to fuck right off and be thankful they haven't been fined. As a predominantly bucket and spade airport, it's probably easier to police than Heathrow where the passenger base is more varied.
What have Katie Price n Harvey got to do with airports ....... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 15, 2021, 11:43:58 AM
6 hour queues at Heathrow eeek: WTF is going on, it's not like pre clearing people pre flight was invented yesterday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56743571
About 20% who turn up at Gatwick are unceremoniously told, in no uncertain language, to fuck right off and be thankful they haven't been fined. As a predominantly bucket and spade airport, it's probably easier to police than Heathrow where the passenger base is more varied.
What have Katie Price n Harvey got to do with airports ....... rubschin:
happy001
Post by: Just One More on April 15, 2021, 07:40:41 PM
6 hour queues at Heathrow eeek: WTF is going on, it's not like pre clearing people pre flight was invented yesterday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56743571
About 20% who turn up at Gatwick are unceremoniously told, in no uncertain language, to fuck right off and be thankful they haven't been fined. As a predominantly bucket and spade airport, it's probably easier to police than Heathrow where the passenger base is more varied.
What have Katie Price n Harvey got to do with airports ....... rubschin:
happy001
happy001 happy001
Post by: Steve on April 15, 2021, 08:34:04 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 18, 2021, 10:39:26 AM
Post by: Barman on April 18, 2021, 12:03:46 PM
80-odd punters to PFO this morning.
Heat stroke this evening... lol:
Post by: apc2010 on April 18, 2021, 08:09:57 PM
80-odd punters to PFO this morning.
Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 19, 2021, 01:07:43 PM
happy001 happy001 happy0016 hour queues at Heathrow eeek: WTF is going on, it's not like pre clearing people pre flight was invented yesterday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56743571
About 20% who turn up at Gatwick are unceremoniously told, in no uncertain language, to fuck right off and be thankful they haven't been fined. As a predominantly bucket and spade airport, it's probably easier to police than Heathrow where the passenger base is more varied.
What have Katie Price n Harvey got to do with airports ....... rubschin:
happy001
happy001 happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 23, 2021, 09:16:22 AM
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2021, 09:37:30 AM
25 flights today - one A321 due in Pafos in about an hour with about 110 punters on it.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Post by: apc2010 on May 23, 2021, 09:54:51 AM
25 flights today - one A321 due in Pafos in about an hour with about 110 punters on it.
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2021, 04:58:24 AM
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2021, 05:22:44 AM
60-odd flights both Friday and Saturday :thumbsup:
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
I just read somewhere that EasyJet had cancelled all their flights up to the end of June...? Shrugs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2021, 05:25:20 AM
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2021, 05:26:35 AM
60-odd flights both Friday and Saturday :thumbsup:
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
I just read somewhere that EasyJet had cancelled all their flights up to the end of June...? Shrugs:
Although they still show a flight from Luton tomoz.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CzHnQzxs/luton.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzHnQzxs)
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2021, 05:27:35 AM
Also...a really lovely thing...once all the day's flights have gone, Starbucks simply give away all left over food to Gatwick staff. 2 of my boys go up every night and return with bag-fulls of rolls and sandwiches etc. Last night I had the breakfast bap thingy (7/10) and a plain looking ham roll thingy (7/10 for the quality ham content, even if it looked a bit boring)...I'll end up as fat as Nick if this carries on eeek:
Result! Thumbs:
You'll be too rotund to fit under trains... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2021, 05:27:50 AM
60-odd flights both Friday and Saturday :thumbsup:
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
I just read somewhere that EasyJet had cancelled all their flights up to the end of June...? Shrugs:
What's the source eeek: Find it and post it now!!!
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2021, 05:30:42 AM
60-odd flights both Friday and Saturday :thumbsup:
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
I just read somewhere that EasyJet had cancelled all their flights up to the end of June...? Shrugs:
What's the source eeek: Find it and post it now!!!
It was only on the local FaceArse page... rubschin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vgYQqL3W/facearse.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgYQqL3W)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 25, 2021, 05:48:33 AM
60-odd flights both Friday and Saturday :thumbsup:
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
I just read somewhere that EasyJet had cancelled all their flights up to the end of June...? Shrugs:
What's the source eeek: Find it and post it now!!!
It was only on the local FaceArse page... rubschin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vgYQqL3W/facearse.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgYQqL3W)
Certain routes, quite probably, not the entire schedule. I hope. Again. noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on May 25, 2021, 06:22:17 AM
60-odd flights both Friday and Saturday :thumbsup:
The bigwigs are super-shiteing themselves again, even though this is only 1/3 2019 volumes noooo: I had 30 staff when I left this morning, we didn't have that many when we had 200 flights a day...
I just read somewhere that EasyJet had cancelled all their flights up to the end of June...? Shrugs:
What's the source eeek: Find it and post it now!!!
It was only on the local FaceArse page... rubschin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vgYQqL3W/facearse.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgYQqL3W)
I am seeing same type info on Bride sites ..lots of flights postponed till July .. rubschin:
Post by: Steve on May 25, 2021, 08:57:40 AM
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2021, 09:01:16 AM
I'm guessing no flights to Belarus for the foreseeable future
;D
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 25, 2021, 09:03:51 AM
I'm guessing no flights to Belarus for the foreseeable future
;D
Not by choice anyway.
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2021, 09:21:01 AM
I'm guessing no flights to Belarus for the foreseeable future
;D
Not by choice anyway.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 26, 2021, 08:30:44 PM
lol: lol: lol: lol:I'm guessing no flights to Belarus for the foreseeable future
;D
Not by choice anyway.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Just One More on May 26, 2021, 10:52:02 PM
lol: lol: lol: lol:I'm guessing no flights to Belarus for the foreseeable future
;D
Not by choice anyway.
lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 27, 2021, 05:51:28 AM
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2021, 06:15:52 AM
Suffice to say that we are not going to as busy as was hoped for only a couple of weeks ago...
It is terrible, WTF is going on...? noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on May 27, 2021, 09:14:27 AM
Suffice to say that we are not going to as busy as was hoped for only a couple of weeks ago...
rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on June 06, 2021, 07:20:48 PM
before it was non-stop and no one noticed/paid attention .... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 07, 2021, 04:26:14 AM
Today we were at the beach near the airport .....a plane flew over and everyone was surprised and watched ....
before it was non-stop and no one noticed/paid attention .... noooo:
We had 70 flights yesterday, but that is going down to 10-20 and probably lower before long. Clusterfuck.
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2021, 05:26:37 AM
Today we were at the beach near the airport .....a plane flew over and everyone was surprised and watched ....
before it was non-stop and no one noticed/paid attention .... noooo:
Same here, they fly right over the village and nobody bothers - now it is like Concorde is going over! lol:
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2021, 05:27:12 AM
Today we were at the beach near the airport .....a plane flew over and everyone was surprised and watched ....
before it was non-stop and no one noticed/paid attention .... noooo:
We had 70 flights yesterday, but that is going down to 10-20 and probably lower before long. Clusterfuck.
I reckon the Polis have written this year off already... evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 14, 2021, 05:21:41 AM
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2021, 05:29:08 AM
Schedule chopped until 19th July...
FFS! evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 14, 2021, 05:32:49 AM
Schedule chopped until 19th July...
FFS! evil:
And big bosses being put on furlough...
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2021, 05:39:13 AM
Schedule chopped until 19th July...
FFS! evil:
And big bosses being put on furlough...
No question about what Boris is going to say today then...? ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 14, 2021, 05:44:57 AM
Schedule chopped until 19th July...
FFS! evil:
And big bosses being put on furlough...
No question about what Boris is going to say today then...? ::)
Indeed and lots of redundancies are in the pipeline as th furlough scheme is wound down.
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2021, 06:46:47 AM
Schedule chopped until 19th July...
FFS! evil:
And big bosses being put on furlough...
No question about what Boris is going to say today then...? ::)
Indeed and lots of redundancies are in the pipeline as th furlough scheme is wound down.
Meanwhile they lecture us on reducing CO2 emissions while watching their own air show... ::)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2qdDftMQ/TELEMMGLPICT000261157493-trans-Nv-BQz-QNjv4-Bqd-ODRzidd-S8-JXp-Vz-Xf-UVR2-Lv-JF5-Wfpqn-BZSh-RL-t-OZw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qdDftMQ)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 14, 2021, 06:49:57 AM
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2021, 07:01:15 AM
And the Japanese ASDF B777-300 (reg 80-1112) was parked up in Gatwick over the weekend...that must have guzzled a few hundred tonnes of Jet A1.
Indeed... What did Sleepy Joe fly in on...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 14, 2021, 07:09:16 AM
https://www.pprune.org/11061515-post1735.html
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2021, 07:31:37 AM
Preumably this:-
https://www.pprune.org/11061515-post1735.html
Yarp... ::)
Post by: Steve on June 14, 2021, 10:36:11 AM
At least HRH went there by train
Post by: Barman on June 14, 2021, 10:46:32 AM
They just don't get it. They want to proselytise about how the plebs have to give up carbon burning and carry on in their own smug ways, they want us to give up cars that are actually useful 365 days a year and still have their food delivered by trucks
At least HRH went there by train
Thumbs:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 14, 2021, 12:59:16 PM
Schedule chopped until 19th July...
FFS! evil:
And big bosses being put on furlough...
That could have interesting consequences, apparently Sunak has stated he has no plans to extend furlough after 1st July. rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 19, 2021, 08:11:31 PM
Post by: Just One More on June 19, 2021, 08:12:16 PM
Have seen the schedule for post July 19th...very encouraging IF it comes to fruition :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on June 19, 2021, 10:29:38 PM
Have seen the schedule for post July 19th...very encouraging IF it comes to fruition :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Fingers crossed.. Thumbs: for both of us .. Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2021, 05:19:49 AM
Have seen the schedule for post July 19th...very encouraging IF it comes to fruition :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Fingers crossed.. Thumbs: for both of us .. Thumbs:
Yay! Party001:
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2021, 09:47:16 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2021, 05:01:45 PM
Water is easy enough - 3,000 litres of treated water in a lovely big automatic diesel lorry, reverse up to aircraft, jump out get into the "bucket" on the back, raise to desired position, open service panel, attach hose, open a valve on the aircraft and then the one on the hose. Stand back and wait as up to 250 litres uploads. A green light on the aircraft somes on when full and the valve automatically closes. Disconnect hose, close the service panel and off you go.
Waste is...more complex and fraught with the risk of getting covered in litres of turdage and piss. Reverse up - but offset slightly as you don't want to be directly under it, get into the bucket and raise to desired height. Open service panel, there are two caps to open - one for the waste and one for the water/chemical rinse hoses. Attach the 4 in wide waste pipe. Attach the water/chemical hose. Check waste hose is securely attached. Check it again. Slowly turn on the waste vacuum and open the T-bar valve. A deluge of turdage and piss then cascades through the pipe and whilst this is happening open the valve to introduce the water/chemical rinse. Of course some "aroma" escapes and the evilness of it al depends on whoever did the previous service - if they didn't introduce enough water/chemical then it's utterly abohrrent, if they did it just smells of the chemical. Once the turdage has all gone and you can see the water/chemical come through leave it for about 30 seconds for a thorough rinse then shut off the water/chemical, turn off the vacuum and disconnect the waste pipe. If enough of the rinse has gone through there is very little smell. Close the waste valve and then put the cap back on. Finally, pump another 10 litres of the rinse chemical in then disconnect that hose. Close the service panel and off you go.
After 15 or so aircraft, you then have to go and empty the bowser...that's fun noooo:
Post by: Steve on July 07, 2021, 05:09:30 PM
Post by: Nick on July 07, 2021, 05:24:02 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2021, 05:33:17 PM
Shit job noooo:
I wasn't overly keen to be trained on these things, but as I think we will be looking at redundancies come October, there needs to be a reserve of people who can do certain tasks to cover sickness/holidays etc. as we will be running at bare bones staffing levels.
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2021, 06:35:21 PM
For the last 2 nights I have had the "joy" of being trained on the water and waste bowsers.
Water is easy enough - 3,000 litres of treated water in a lovely big automatic diesel lorry, reverse up to aircraft, jump out get into the "bucket" on the back, raise to desired position, open service panel, attach hose, open a valve on the aircraft and then the one on the hose. Stand back and wait as up to 250 litres uploads. A green light on the aircraft somes on when full and the valve automatically closes. Disconnect hose, close the service panel and off you go.
Waste is...more complex and fraught with the risk of getting covered in litres of turdage and piss. Reverse up - but offset slightly as you don't want to be directly under it, get into the bucket and raise to desired height. Open service panel, there are two caps to open - one for the waste and one for the water/chemical rinse hoses. Attach the 4 in wide waste pipe. Attach the water/chemical hose. Check waste hose is securely attached. Check it again. Slowly turn on the waste vacuum and open the T-bar valve. A deluge of turdage and piss then cascades through the pipe and whilst this is happening open the valve to introduce the water/chemical rinse. Of course some "aroma" escapes and the evilness of it al depends on whoever did the previous service - if they didn't introduce enough water/chemical then it's utterly abohrrent, if they did it just smells of the chemical. Once the turdage has all gone and you can see the water/chemical come through leave it for about 30 seconds for a thorough rinse then shut off the water/chemical, turn off the vacuum and disconnect the waste pipe. If enough of the rinse has gone through there is very little smell. Close the waste valve and then put the cap back on. Finally, pump another 10 litres of the rinse chemical in then disconnect that hose. Close the service panel and off you go.
After 15 or so aircraft, you then have to go and empty the bowser...that's fun noooo:
I'm assuming there is an opportunity to send somebody you don't like with a slightly out of sequence instruction set...? eveilgrin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2021, 06:45:05 PM
For the last 2 nights I have had the "joy" of being trained on the water and waste bowsers.
Water is easy enough - 3,000 litres of treated water in a lovely big automatic diesel lorry, reverse up to aircraft, jump out get into the "bucket" on the back, raise to desired position, open service panel, attach hose, open a valve on the aircraft and then the one on the hose. Stand back and wait as up to 250 litres uploads. A green light on the aircraft somes on when full and the valve automatically closes. Disconnect hose, close the service panel and off you go.
Waste is...more complex and fraught with the risk of getting covered in litres of turdage and piss. Reverse up - but offset slightly as you don't want to be directly under it, get into the bucket and raise to desired height. Open service panel, there are two caps to open - one for the waste and one for the water/chemical rinse hoses. Attach the 4 in wide waste pipe. Attach the water/chemical hose. Check waste hose is securely attached. Check it again. Slowly turn on the waste vacuum and open the T-bar valve. A deluge of turdage and piss then cascades through the pipe and whilst this is happening open the valve to introduce the water/chemical rinse. Of course some "aroma" escapes and the evilness of it al depends on whoever did the previous service - if they didn't introduce enough water/chemical then it's utterly abohrrent, if they did it just smells of the chemical. Once the turdage has all gone and you can see the water/chemical come through leave it for about 30 seconds for a thorough rinse then shut off the water/chemical, turn off the vacuum and disconnect the waste pipe. If enough of the rinse has gone through there is very little smell. Close the waste valve and then put the cap back on. Finally, pump another 10 litres of the rinse chemical in then disconnect that hose. Close the service panel and off you go.
After 15 or so aircraft, you then have to go and empty the bowser...that's fun noooo:
I'm assuming there is an opportunity to send somebody you don't like with a slightly out of sequence instruction set...? eveilgrin:
No, they all know the correct sequence. However, if one night we need to sort out waste and water, I can guarantee that I will be doing the water. :thumbsup:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2021, 07:06:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojpCXSY6YZk
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 07, 2021, 07:58:47 PM
After 15 or so aircraft, you then have to go and empty the bowser...that's fun noooo:
Keep that in mind the next time management does something to really piss you off.. eveilgrin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 07, 2021, 08:34:54 PM
After 15 or so aircraft, you then have to go and empty the bowser...that's fun noooo:
Keep that in mind the next time management does something to really piss you off.. eveilgrin:
I am management, would be shooting myself in the foot.
Post by: Steve on July 07, 2021, 10:04:07 PM
Post by: Barman on July 08, 2021, 08:37:08 AM
Easy really...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojpCXSY6YZk
Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2021, 01:34:35 PM
Easy really...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojpCXSY6YZk
whistle:
Post by: Steve on October 21, 2021, 12:25:59 PM
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 21, 2021, 12:49:37 PM
So now Morocco bans UK flights (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58981507)
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
It's a mess but it could be far worse, we could have America's figures. According to John Hopkins University over there have been just over 731,000 fatalities from the virus to date which means that more people have died from Covid so far this year than did in the whole of 2020, even with the increased rollout of vaccines, monoclonal antibody treatment etc.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 21, 2021, 12:50:01 PM
So now Morocco bans UK flights (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58981507)
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
Oh no! easyJet will fold Shocked:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 21, 2021, 12:52:45 PM
So now Morocco bans UK flights (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58981507)
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
Oh no! easyJet will fold Shocked:
I'd have figured Ryanair to go first and then Easyjet picking up the slack. rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 21, 2021, 01:02:52 PM
So now Morocco bans UK flights (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58981507)
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
Oh no! easyJet will fold Shocked:
I'd have figured Ryanair to go first and then Easyjet picking up the slack. rubschin:
Ryanair is in no trouble whatsoever, unlike easyJet.
Post by: Steve on October 21, 2021, 01:16:27 PM
So now Morocco bans UK flights (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58981507)
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
It's a mess but it could be far worse, we could have America's figures. According to John Hopkins University over there have been just over 731,000 fatalities from the virus to date which means that more people have died from Covid so far this year than did in the whole of 2020, even with the increased rollout of vaccines, monoclonal antibody treatment etc.
USA current figures are ~ only a third of us. We're becoming the G7's well of infection
Ryanair is in no trouble whatsoever, unlike easyJet.That's worrying
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 21, 2021, 01:32:35 PM
So now Morocco bans UK flights (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58981507)
And you can see why
(https://i.postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T/covid-rates-Oct-21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5LHvY4T)
sauce (https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-chart/?areas=eur&areas=usa&areas=gbr&areas=cyp&areasRegional=usny&areasRegional=usla&areasRegional=usnd&areasRegional=usak&areasRegional=usfl&areasRegional=ustn&cumulative=0&logScale=0&per100K=1&startDate=2020-09-01&values=cases)
Between Boris and Piers Corbyn what a mess
It's a mess but it could be far worse, we could have America's figures. According to John Hopkins University over there have been just over 731,000 fatalities from the virus to date which means that more people have died from Covid so far this year than did in the whole of 2020, even with the increased rollout of vaccines, monoclonal antibody treatment etc.
USA current figures are ~ only a third of us. We're becoming the G7's well of infection
Ryanair is in no trouble whatsoever, unlike easyJet.That's worrying
They won't go under, but they won't be profitable for a while.
I have about 130 staff in the baggage and aircraft cleaning teams, at the moment 3 are off with Covid - 3 more than this time last year. All are double-vaxxed, also my brother and his missus, both double-vaxxed are currently laid low with it. There's a lot of it around.
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2021, 01:59:26 PM
What %'age of people in the NHS are actually dying with Covid compared to just about any other illness these days - in fact what %'age of beds are occupied with Covid patients...?
We have the same issues here BTW...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 21, 2021, 02:03:28 PM
Isn't it time we stopped equating 'cases' with positive tests...? Tests which are not designed to test asymptomatic people...? ::)
What %'age of people in the NHS are actually dying with Covid compared to just about any other illness these days - in fact what %'age of beds are occupied with Covid patients...?
We have the same issues here BTW...
In terms of positivity, the UK is about average in Europe.
Post by: Steve on October 21, 2021, 04:10:21 PM
Actually 4 times the EU rate
Isn't it time we stopped equating 'cases' with positive tests...? Tests which are not designed to test asymptomatic people...? ::) . . .They very much are designed to test asymptomatic people. Over 6 million tests in the last week in the UK
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2021, 04:53:07 PM
noooo:
Actually 4 times the EU rateIsn't it time we stopped equating 'cases' with positive tests...? Tests which are not designed to test asymptomatic people...? ::) . . .They very much are designed to test asymptomatic people. Over 6 million tests in the last week in the UK
PCR is not and was not ever designed to test asymptomatic people... And if you run the ridiculous number of cycles (>30) that they do you will find anything...
If you went back 3, 5, 10 years and tested 6 million people every week for flu we'd be in a the same position... But we didn't because that would be ridiculous because tens of thousands die every year from flu... Every year.
Asymptomatic people are not 'cases'. People with symptoms are cases...
Post by: apc2010 on November 05, 2021, 05:19:25 PM
rubschin:
Puns ..."something fishy" ....will be expected ...
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2021, 06:05:34 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-59141394
rubschin:
Puns ..."something fishy" ....will be expected ...
AFFS! ::)
Post by: Steve on November 05, 2021, 11:27:33 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-59141394;D ;D ;D
rubschin:
Puns ..."something fishy" ....will be expected ...
Where is TMR? Not in one of those crates we hope
Post by: apc2010 on November 05, 2021, 11:29:55 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-59141394;D ;D ;D
rubschin:
Puns ..."something fishy" ....will be expected ...
Where is TMR? Not in one of those crates we hope
He has been quiet .... rubschin: but with Xmas coming up could be helping Santa out .. rubschin:
Post by: Steve on November 05, 2021, 11:42:29 PM
Post by: Steve on December 15, 2021, 06:33:43 PM
https://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-sets-out-plans-to-resume-gatwick-short-haul-flights-and-compete-with-no-frills-rivals-12495764
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2021, 04:57:08 PM
I see BA have returned to Gatwick even if just with 3 planes.
https://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-sets-out-plans-to-resume-gatwick-short-haul-flights-and-compete-with-no-frills-rivals-12495764
BA never left and have had 9 or so 772s operating the Caribbean routes since the initial removal of travel restrictrions. BA short haul went, but they will be back March 2022 with the new "BA Euroflyer" serving the old summer, and winter ski routes. They are taking on a lot of staff and offering my baggage boys (and girl) better money - we are haemorraging staff. No-one has had a pay rise for 2 years, can't blame them.
easyJet is still the only reason Gatwick has survived this long - of the 195 departures today, 112 are ours.
Not posted much recently mainly due to being not able to add much in the way of anything positive. I watch with a mixture of bemusement and horror at how society is being divided over an illness with an IFR of 0.096%. Government figures. Yes, it can cause real long-term problems for lots of people - when I contracted the original Wuhan gookflu in December 2019, before it was fashionable, it flattened me for 6 days and I didn't really recover for at least 4 months. The same happens year in, year out with influenza.
I fully agree that those at highest risk should have one of the vaccines - it is the lesser of two evils. "15 million jabs to freedom" fine - you're an adult, do your own risk assessment and make a judgement. Don't start mandating "leaky vaccines" though...check out Marek's disease to see how that ends up.
Every night at work is "guess who's not coming in tonight" as staff use the sniffles to bunk off. "I'm positive on a LFT" they bleat. "Did you feel ill?" I ask. "No, but the LFTs are free so I test myself every day".Me : "Do you understand the meaning of free? Ever wonder why your NI contributions are going up, you fucking spazz? If you didn't test every day for something that will be a mild inconvenience at most, you'd be at work and not given it a second thought. Stop being such a pant-pisser and believing all you see in the mainstream news".
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Most of my 140ish staff have been poorly educated in this country thanks to the leftie blob and they are simply taught what to think, not how to think. They believe any old fanny spouted by the BBC, Sky, ITV etc and they follow it blindly, even though the reality is only a few clicks away if you do your own research.
All this is helped, of course, by our Company's decision to pay people to be off "sick" if they test positive. No sick pay if you have say, a bad back or hernia caused by the heavy lifting. A shirker's charter right there. And now, we aren't even allowed to ask for a "fit note" under 28 days absence, as the National Health System is geared up for the "booster effort" and ABC (anything but Covid) is quietly forgotten about and no doctor's appointments are easy to get. These same gullible fools also believe that the Government has their best interests at heart. This is, of course, bollocks. No government for decades has cared about the individual, they are simply farming them to meet their ends. IF they really cared about your health, they would have massively reformed the NHS yonks ago.
My brother and his new lady are both double jabbed + booster. She works in the Royal Marsden Cancer hospital in Sutton and has 2 tests per week. On Monday she tested positive. Initially, they thought she must must have been given the wrong results as 2 subsequent LFT and another PCR revealed negative. She was obviously very happy.
My thoughts were "A famous cancer hospital gets test results wrong. How re-assuring." That was lost her as she is another Branch Covidian, blinded to everything else.
This morning, she was tested again (in the car park)...positive... lol: lol: lol: Of course she feels absolutely fine and the reason given is "our tests are more sensitive than the general public ones, but you must still WFH until the quarantine period is over." Utterly farcical.
In my place, of the 1,500 or so, 1 has died WITH Covid, 1 hospitalised WITH Covid. Both had underlying serious health issues. 4 suicides after being made redundant last year.
I only know of about 20 of my direct staff who have chosen not to be vaccinated, most of these are from Moldova, Lithuania, Romania, Albania, Poland etc. And Charlie, British lad who served 2 tours of Afghanistan. The European contingent have a deep mistrust of all governments - with good reason - and recognise the small steps of overreach leading towards an unwelcome outcome. Most of them also realise that the individual risk to them is small enough that they won't indulge in the societal disruption their parents lived through. They came here for freedom, to work and to contribute. They ain't backing down, even though they accept that there may be a small number of casualties. They put our indigenous sheep to shame.
I'm back in Sunday night, for another round of "which bed-wetter" will it be tonight, simultaneously laughing and crying at what the myopic mass has become.
Merry Christmas Xmas6: Xmas7: Xmas7:
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2021, 06:18:23 PM
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 22, 2021, 06:35:27 PM
Good to see you back TMR
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
Good. I'd hate it if everyone agreed with me on everything. I only repeat what I see with my own eyes - that's real world data from my perspective. At work, in the airside smoking area, my nose starts to run. It's not Covid, it's not a cold, it's not the flu. It's the fumes from aviation and the attendant diesel vehicles. It's also the reaon for the higher than normal rates of lung cancers there. It's not the smoking, never has been, it's the other shite in the air you breathe. And genetics. Too many factors at play.
I'm lucky, no cancer anywhere in the family. We have a history of falling over pissed though, and cracking our skulls, so I think that will be my demise. Ah well. Quite franky, the sooner the better.
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2021, 08:48:21 PM
:thumbsup: except that last bit noooo:Good to see you back TMR
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
Good. I'd hate it if everyone agreed with me on everything. I only repeat what I see with my own eyes - that's real world data from my perspective. At work, in the airside smoking area, my nose starts to run. It's not Covid, it's not a cold, it's not the flu. It's the fumes from aviation and the attendant diesel vehicles. It's also the reaon for the higher than normal rates of lung cancers there. It's not the smoking, never has been, it's the other shite in the air you breathe. And genetics. Too many factors at play.
I'm lucky, no cancer anywhere in the family. We have a history of falling over pissed though, and cracking our skulls, so I think that will be my demise. Ah well. Quite franky, the sooner the better.
You are the Ghost of Christmas Pissed and I claim my 5 pints of Youngs
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2021, 09:13:08 PM
I see BA have returned to Gatwick even if just with 3 planes.
https://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-sets-out-plans-to-resume-gatwick-short-haul-flights-and-compete-with-no-frills-rivals-12495764
BA never left and have had 9 or so 772s operating the Caribbean routes since the initial removal of travel restrictrions. BA short haul went, but they will be back March 2022 with the new "BA Euroflyer" serving the old summer, and winter ski routes. They are taking on a lot of staff and offering my baggage boys (and girl) better money - we are haemorraging staff. No-one has had a pay rise for 2 years, can't blame them.
easyJet is still the only reason Gatwick has survived this long - of the 195 departures today, 112 are ours.
Not posted much recently mainly due to being not able to add much in the way of anything positive. I watch with a mixture of bemusement and horror at how society is being divided over an illness with an IFR of 0.096%. Government figures. Yes, it can cause real long-term problems for lots of people - when I contracted the original Wuhan gookflu in December 2019, before it was fashionable, it flattened me for 6 days and I didn't really recover for at least 4 months. The same happens year in, year out with influenza.
I fully agree that those at highest risk should have one of the vaccines - it is the lesser of two evils. "15 million jabs to freedom" fine - you're an adult, do your own risk assessment and make a judgement. Don't start mandating "leaky vaccines" though...check out Marek's disease to see how that ends up.
Every night at work is "guess who's not coming in tonight" as staff use the sniffles to bunk off. "I'm positive on a LFT" they bleat. "Did you feel ill?" I ask. "No, but the LFTs are free so I test myself every day".Me : "Do you understand the meaning of free? Ever wonder why your NI contributions are going up, you fucking spazz? If you didn't test every day for something that will be a mild inconvenience at most, you'd be at work and not given it a second thought. Stop being such a pant-pisser and believing all you see in the mainstream news".
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Most of my 140ish staff have been poorly educated in this country thanks to the leftie blob and they are simply taught what to think, not how to think. They believe any old fanny spouted by the BBC, Sky, ITV etc and they follow it blindly, even though the reality is only a few clicks away if you do your own research.
All this is helped, of course, by our Company's decision to pay people to be off "sick" if they test positive. No sick pay if you have say, a bad back or hernia caused by the heavy lifting. A shirker's charter right there. And now, we aren't even allowed to ask for a "fit note" under 28 days absence, as the National Health System is geared up for the "booster effort" and ABC (anything but Covid) is quietly forgotten about and no doctor's appointments are easy to get. These same gullible fools also believe that the Government has their best interests at heart. This is, of course, bollocks. No government for decades has cared about the individual, they are simply farming them to meet their ends. IF they really cared about your health, they would have massively reformed the NHS yonks ago.
My brother and his new lady are both double jabbed + booster. She works in the Royal Marsden Cancer hospital in Sutton and has 2 tests per week. On Monday she tested positive. Initially, they thought she must must have been given the wrong results as 2 subsequent LFT and another PCR revealed negative. She was obviously very happy.
My thoughts were "A famous cancer hospital gets test results wrong. How re-assuring." That was lost her as she is another Branch Covidian, blinded to everything else.
This morning, she was tested again (in the car park)...positive... lol: lol: lol: Of course she feels absolutely fine and the reason given is "our tests are more sensitive than the general public ones, but you must still WFH until the quarantine period is over." Utterly farcical.
In my place, of the 1,500 or so, 1 has died WITH Covid, 1 hospitalised WITH Covid. Both had underlying serious health issues. 4 suicides after being made redundant last year.
I only know of about 20 of my direct staff who have chosen not to be vaccinated, most of these are from Moldova, Lithuania, Romania, Albania, Poland etc. And Charlie, British lad who served 2 tours of Afghanistan. The European contingent have a deep mistrust of all governments - with good reason - and recognise the small steps of overreach leading towards an unwelcome outcome. Most of them also realise that the individual risk to them is small enough that they won't indulge in the societal disruption their parents lived through. They came here for freedom, to work and to contribute. They ain't backing down, even though they accept that there may be a small number of casualties. They put our indigenous sheep to shame.
I'm back in Sunday night, for another round of "which bed-wetter" will it be tonight, simultaneously laughing and crying at what the myopic mass has become.
Merry Christmas Xmas6: Xmas7: Xmas7:
Welcome back!
worthy:
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2021, 09:14:12 PM
Good to see you back TMR
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
You've never considered that the MSM might be fucking you over...? rubschin:
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2021, 10:52:03 PM
No I'll never believe Piers Corbyn especially after what I've seen it do to relatives and friends two of which are dead of it.Good to see you back TMR
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
You've never considered that the MSM might be fucking you over...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 06:08:03 AM
No I'll never believe Piers Corbyn especially after what I've seen it do to relatives and friends two of which are dead of it.Good to see you back TMR
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
You've never considered that the MSM might be fucking you over...? rubschin:
Not all people who oppose an unncessary jab are barking moonbats like him.
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 06:12:07 AM
No I'll never believe Piers Corbyn especially after what I've seen it do to relatives and friends two of which are dead of it.Good to see you back TMR
We'll never agree on Covid death rates, vaccines etc though
You've never considered that the MSM might be fucking you over...? rubschin:
Piers Corbyn is hardly 'The MSM'...
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 23, 2021, 06:13:16 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-59141394;D ;D ;D
rubschin:
Puns ..."something fishy" ....will be expected ...
Where is TMR? Not in one of those crates we hope
He has been quiet .... rubschin: but with Xmas coming up could be helping Santa out .. rubschin:
He's a little small to be a reindeer whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 07:59:41 AM
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 08:09:30 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 08:20:42 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
No, that pushed at 07:07 withh 122 punters and 91 bags :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 08:22:59 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
No, that pushed at 07:07 withh 122 punters and 91 bags :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Was there a 'Special Needs' passenger perchance...?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 08:27:55 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
No, that pushed at 07:07 withh 122 punters and 91 bags :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Was there a 'Special Needs' passenger perchance...?
4 - 1 wheelchair Romeo, 1 wheelchair Sierra and 2 wheelchair manual propulsion.
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 08:31:49 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
No, that pushed at 07:07 withh 122 punters and 91 bags :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Was there a 'Special Needs' passenger perchance...?
4 - 1 wheelchair Romeo, 1 wheelchair Sierra and 2 wheelchair manual propulsion.
LL... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 08:37:50 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
No, that pushed at 07:07 withh 122 punters and 91 bags :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Was there a 'Special Needs' passenger perchance...?
4 - 1 wheelchair Romeo, 1 wheelchair Sierra and 2 wheelchair manual propulsion.
LL... ::)
For clarification - there are 3 types of PRMs - People of Reduced Mobility. Wheelchair Romeo can make it from the boarding gate to their seat, wheelchair Sierra need help to get from the gate to the aircraft door if there are steps, but can then make their way to their seat. Wheelchair Charlie are basically vegetables...
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 08:44:30 AM
12 cancellations today...
Not U28453...
No, that pushed at 07:07 withh 122 punters and 91 bags :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Was there a 'Special Needs' passenger perchance...?
4 - 1 wheelchair Romeo, 1 wheelchair Sierra and 2 wheelchair manual propulsion.
LL... ::)
For clarification - there are 3 types of PRMs - People of Reduced Mobility. Wheelchair Romeo can make it from the boarding gate to their seat, wheelchair Sierra need help to get from the gate to the aircraft door if there are steps, but can then make their way to their seat. Wheelchair Charlie are basically vegetables...
lol: lol: lol:
I'm guessing she was Romeo... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 12:34:44 PM
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 12:51:20 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Wilson James is the company that provides it. They are either superb, or utter shite, no middle ground. I've had passengers waiting over an hour to be taken off a plane by them. Glad LL had a good experience. If you could ask her how clean the plane was...bearing in mind G-EZTK is a bit of an old shitter...
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 12:54:33 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Wilson James is the company that provides it. They are either superb, or utter shite, no middle ground. I've had passengers waiting over an hour to be taken off a plane by them. Glad LL had a good experience. If you could ask her how clean the plane was...bearing in mind G-EZTK is a bit of an old shitter...
She said it was excellent service, especially the ride on the PopeMobile... She bunced the wheelchair guy a fiver... Shocked:
Airplane cleanliness was 'average', six out of ten...
Post by: Steve on December 23, 2021, 12:55:13 PM
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 12:55:38 PM
Is this because of that injury she got?
Yes... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 23, 2021, 01:19:26 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Wilson James is the company that provides it. They are either superb, or utter shite, no middle ground. I've had passengers waiting over an hour to be taken off a plane by them. Glad LL had a good experience. If you could ask her how clean the plane was...bearing in mind G-EZTK is a bit of an old shitter...
She said it was excellent service, especially the ride on the PopeMobile... She bunced the wheelchair guy a fiver... Shocked:
Airplane cleanliness was 'average', six out of ten...
Hmmm....words will be had...tha that airframe spent considerable time based at Glasgow and I don't think we've "deep cleaned" it yet.
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 01:25:45 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Wilson James is the company that provides it. They are either superb, or utter shite, no middle ground. I've had passengers waiting over an hour to be taken off a plane by them. Glad LL had a good experience. If you could ask her how clean the plane was...bearing in mind G-EZTK is a bit of an old shitter...
She said it was excellent service, especially the ride on the PopeMobile... She bunced the wheelchair guy a fiver... Shocked:
Airplane cleanliness was 'average', six out of ten...
Hmmm....words will be had...tha that airframe spent considerable time based at Glasgow and I don't think we've "deep cleaned" it yet.
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on December 23, 2021, 02:03:15 PM
Jeez that is nowhere like funny, poor LLIs this because of that injury she got?
Yes... ::)
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2021, 02:11:58 PM
Jeez that is nowhere like funny, poor LLIs this because of that injury she got?
Yes... ::)
Poor me... cry:
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 23, 2021, 11:11:37 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Something tells me you will end up as wheelchair charlie when LL finds out what you are calling her.. whistle:
Post by: Barman on December 24, 2021, 06:30:14 AM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Something tells me you will end up as wheelchair charlie when LL finds out what you are calling her.. whistle:
scared2:
Post by: apc2010 on December 24, 2021, 03:21:59 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Something tells me you will end up as wheelchair charlie when LL finds out what you are calling her.. whistle:
scared2:
Just put her brake on ...... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on December 24, 2021, 05:20:10 PM
Just back with Wheelchair Romeo... lol:
Airport was chaos for some reason, the car park was full despite few flights today... rubschin:
So I had to park up the road and wait... ::)
Luckily she was wheel-chaired out to a spacca parking space so I could pull straight in and pick her up... cloud9:
PS She said the spacca service at Gatwick was excellent! Thumbs:
Something tells me you will end up as wheelchair charlie when LL finds out what you are calling her.. whistle:
scared2:
Just put her brake on ...... Thumbs:
drumroll:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 01, 2022, 06:07:26 PM
5 cleaners didn't turn up last night...as predicted...the shirkers charter is playing out as they are untouchable in this world of mass psychosis and pant-pissery.
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2022, 07:29:58 PM
Finished 6 nights at 05:45 this morning. I *had* to do 2 extra, as 2 Duty Managers and a Supervisor are signed off with the sniffles.
5 cleaners didn't turn up last night...as predicted...the shirkers charter is playing out as they are untouchable in this world of mass psychosis and pant-pissery.
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 10, 2022, 04:16:11 AM
Post by: apc2010 on January 10, 2022, 04:24:36 PM
The 10 nights in 12 days totally wiped me out. Finished on Friday morning and have spent much of the time since sleeping. Back in on Tuesday night, which should be somewhat less fraught as flight numbers have collapsed. 127 flights Boxing Day. 24 flights Tuesday...
noooo: less shifts .... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on January 10, 2022, 04:37:06 PM
Post by: apc2010 on January 10, 2022, 04:38:57 PM
FEWER cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
How do you know....... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on January 10, 2022, 04:46:00 PM
FEWER cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
happy001
Post by: Steve on January 10, 2022, 05:41:35 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 23, 2022, 07:06:25 PM
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2022, 07:17:48 PM
The orange airline intends to have over 80 aircraft based at Gatwick eeek: and resume operations from both the North and South terminals this summer. That'll be...interesting...
Excellent! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 23, 2022, 07:20:31 PM
The orange airline intends to have over 80 aircraft based at Gatwick eeek: and resume operations from both the North and South terminals this summer. That'll be...interesting...
Excellent! Thumbs:
It will be FUBAR...
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2022, 07:27:34 PM
The orange airline intends to have over 80 aircraft based at Gatwick eeek: and resume operations from both the North and South terminals this summer. That'll be...interesting...
Excellent! Thumbs:
It will be FUBAR...
lol: lol: lol:
Back to normal then! cloud9:
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 23, 2022, 08:01:26 PM
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2022, 08:47:49 PM
The orange airline intends to have over 80 aircraft based at Gatwick eeek: and resume operations from both the North and South terminals this summer. That'll be...interesting...
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on January 23, 2022, 11:24:41 PM
We drove past the Cotswold airfield and saw all the 747s etc parked up! confused:Always sad to see olde planes that no one loves anymore
Sadly 747's have become so 20th century
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 19, 2022, 05:15:51 PM
It was only half-way across the Channel that her husband asked the Cabin Crew where his wife was... noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on February 19, 2022, 05:27:59 PM
I receive emails about when procedures aren't followed/things go wrong - usually pissed-up passengers causing grief, or cargo nets not secured properly. Today, I received one about a lady with mobility issues (PRM) who hadn't made it to the plane on time, so it departed to Lanzarote.
It was only half-way across the Channel that her husband asked the Cabin Crew where his wife was... noooo: noooo: noooo:
;D ;D ;D
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2022, 05:33:36 PM
I receive emails about when procedures aren't followed/things go wrong - usually pissed-up passengers causing grief, or cargo nets not secured properly. Today, I received one about a lady with mobility issues (PRM) who hadn't made it to the plane on time, so it departed to Lanzarote.
It was only half-way across the Channel that her husband asked the Cabin Crew where his wife was... noooo: noooo: noooo:
;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 19, 2022, 05:36:27 PM
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2022, 05:37:54 PM
HE KNEW, HE KNEW and bottled it... lol:
happy001
Post by: Just One More on February 20, 2022, 01:22:32 PM
I receive emails about when procedures aren't followed/things go wrong - usually pissed-up passengers causing grief, or cargo nets not secured properly. Today, I received one about a lady with mobility issues (PRM) who hadn't made it to the plane on time, so it departed to Lanzarote.
It was only half-way across the Channel that her husband asked the Cabin Crew where his wife was... noooo: noooo: noooo:
;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Steve on February 20, 2022, 05:19:49 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 24, 2022, 09:28:18 PM
Post by: Steve on February 24, 2022, 10:47:09 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 25, 2022, 01:39:30 AM
Pop into the the "big boss" office and discuss how the day has been been so far/what I need to know etc. Usual shower of shite - delayed flights, staff calling in sick for the cleaning jobs tonight. I resign myself to another shite-fest. Tonight, as has been the case for for most of the last 2 shifts, I am on my own due to Duty Managers holidays. It's about 17:45.
I take the outgoing Duty Manager back to the car park and bid him farewell, wind really picking up now.
Back to the office to see my cleaning allocator, a lovely Lithuanian called "Z" busy on the computer setting up for the night. I speak to the last remaining baggage controller asking how things are and he tells me a number of inbound flights are delayed and he wont be able to send them out as they arrive after he leaves - I already knew this and don't mind. It's nice to do some baggage stuff, rather than aircraft cleaning stuff. I compile and print off all the various reports/forms I need for Monday and then go about welcoming my cleaning staff as they start arriving 18:30ish. All like drowned rats - the previous 30 minutes have turned reaaly nasty and the wind is howling. When they are finally all in, I give them a briefing on the night's work schedule and implore them to be ultra careful due to the conditions. One by one, the teams are all given their PDAs, van keys & paperwork and set off. I bid "Z" farewell for now and head off to the baggage hall.
The baggage controller looks wiped out - I look at the screen showing our flight departure/arrival details and it's all turned red. A quick check on FlightRadar24 shows a number of flights diverting to Luton/Stanstead/Charles de Gaulle. He can do nothing more so I packed him off early and took over, with only 3 remaining baggage boys, all of whom were leaving at 21:00. At 20:10 we had our first offical flight cancellation, so I arranged for the bags we had received to be returned to baggage reclaim for the passengers to collect. 4 more left, fate unknown. I rang the Operations manager to find out what was happening to these flights - cancelled? Parked-up elsewhere and returning when the weather improves? What. She didn't know. For the next hour, I get phone calls asking for individual bags to be returned to baggage reclaim for passengers who had decided not to travel - very annoying having to pull a baggage cart apart to find an individual bag and then take it 400 yards to reclaim. All my remaining baggage boys have gone, despite me offering double pay to stay for 2 hours. Poofs.
About 21:30, confirmation that the Belfast was going, using a spare aircraft - I took the bags to it and then received confirmation that 2 flights were cancelled - took all those bags to reclaim and placed them on the reclaim belt, ensuring they were upright and handles faced outwards for easy retrieval. Proper like. Back to the baggage hall and finished off setting up for the next morning, only 1 flight, the Lisbon, left. It was still sitting in Paris. Eventually, it left Paris and arrived at Gatwick about 23:50 - I took the bags out to it and finally got back to the office at 00:10.
That's when things turned reeeeaaaaallllllllyyyyyy shite...
And that was just the first night noooo:
Post by: Barman on February 25, 2022, 07:07:46 AM
First night back was Sunday night. Already distinctly breezy by the time I got out of my car car in the managers car park near the north security entrance. Went through the deserted security and out airside where I spied my 3 1/2 ton baggage tug/personal transport and drove it the 3 minutes to the office/crew room. Wind really gusty now, quite hard to open the main door against the wind.
Pop into the the "big boss" office and discuss how the day has been been so far/what I need to know etc. Usual shower of shite - delayed flights, staff calling in sick for the cleaning jobs tonight. I resign myself to another shite-fest. Tonight, as has been the case for for most of the last 2 shifts, I am on my own due to Duty Managers holidays. It's about 17:45.
I take the outgoing Duty Manager back to the car park and bid him farewell, wind really picking up now.
Back to the office to see my cleaning allocator, a lovely Lithuanian called "Z" busy on the computer setting up for the night. I speak to the last remaining baggage controller asking how things are and he tells me a number of inbound flights are delayed and he wont be able to send them out as they arrive after he leaves - I already knew this and don't mind. It's nice to do some baggage stuff, rather than aircraft cleaning stuff. I compile and print off all the various reports/forms I need for Monday and then go about welcoming my cleaning staff as they start arriving 18:30ish. All like drowned rats - the previous 30 minutes have turned reaaly nasty and the wind is howling. When they are finally all in, I give them a briefing on the night's work schedule and implore them to be ultra careful due to the conditions. One by one, the teams are all given their PDAs, van keys & paperwork and set off. I bid "Z" farewell for now and head off to the baggage hall.
The baggage controller looks wiped out - I look at the screen showing our flight departure/arrival details and it's all turned red. A quick check on FlightRadar24 shows a number of flights diverting to Luton/Stanstead/Charles de Gaulle. He can do nothing more so I packed him off early and took over, with only 3 remaining baggage boys, all of whom were leaving at 21:00. At 20:10 we had our first offical flight cancellation, so I arranged for the bags we had received to be returned to baggage reclaim for the passengers to collect. 4 more left, fate unknown. I rang the Operations manager to find out what was happening to these flights - cancelled? Parked-up elsewhere and returning when the weather improves? What. She didn't know. For the next hour, I get phone calls asking for individual bags to be returned to baggage reclaim for passengers who had decided not to travel - very annoying having to pull a baggage cart apart to find an individual bag and then take it 400 yards to reclaim. All my remaining baggage boys have gone, despite me offering double pay to stay for 2 hours. Poofs.
About 21:30, confirmation that the Belfast was going, using a spare aircraft - I took the bags to it and then received confirmation that 2 flights were cancelled - took all those bags to reclaim and placed them on the reclaim belt, ensuring they were upright and handles faced outwards for easy retrieval. Proper like. Back to the baggage hall and finished off setting up for the next morning, only 1 flight, the Lisbon, left. It was still sitting in Paris. Eventually, it left Paris and arrived at Gatwick about 23:50 - I took the bags out to it and finally got back to the office at 00:10.
That's when things turned reeeeaaaaallllllllyyyyyy shite...
And that was just the first night noooo:
You should write a book! Popcorn:
Post by: apc2010 on February 25, 2022, 12:05:46 PM
First night back was Sunday night. Already distinctly breezy by the time I got out of my car car in the managers car park near the north security entrance. Went through the deserted security and out airside where I spied my 3 1/2 ton baggage tug/personal transport and drove it the 3 minutes to the office/crew room. Wind really gusty now, quite hard to open the main door against the wind.
Pop into the the "big boss" office and discuss how the day has been been so far/what I need to know etc. Usual shower of shite - delayed flights, staff calling in sick for the cleaning jobs tonight. I resign myself to another shite-fest. Tonight, as has been the case for for most of the last 2 shifts, I am on my own due to Duty Managers holidays. It's about 17:45.
I take the outgoing Duty Manager back to the car park and bid him farewell, wind really picking up now.
Back to the office to see my cleaning allocator, a lovely Lithuanian called "Z" busy on the computer setting up for the night. I speak to the last remaining baggage controller asking how things are and he tells me a number of inbound flights are delayed and he wont be able to send them out as they arrive after he leaves - I already knew this and don't mind. It's nice to do some baggage stuff, rather than aircraft cleaning stuff. I compile and print off all the various reports/forms I need for Monday and then go about welcoming my cleaning staff as they start arriving 18:30ish. All like drowned rats - the previous 30 minutes have turned reaaly nasty and the wind is howling. When they are finally all in, I give them a briefing on the night's work schedule and implore them to be ultra careful due to the conditions. One by one, the teams are all given their PDAs, van keys & paperwork and set off. I bid "Z" farewell for now and head off to the baggage hall.
The baggage controller looks wiped out - I look at the screen showing our flight departure/arrival details and it's all turned red. A quick check on FlightRadar24 shows a number of flights diverting to Luton/Stanstead/Charles de Gaulle. He can do nothing more so I packed him off early and took over, with only 3 remaining baggage boys, all of whom were leaving at 21:00. At 20:10 we had our first offical flight cancellation, so I arranged for the bags we had received to be returned to baggage reclaim for the passengers to collect. 4 more left, fate unknown. I rang the Operations manager to find out what was happening to these flights - cancelled? Parked-up elsewhere and returning when the weather improves? What. She didn't know. For the next hour, I get phone calls asking for individual bags to be returned to baggage reclaim for passengers who had decided not to travel - very annoying having to pull a baggage cart apart to find an individual bag and then take it 400 yards to reclaim. All my remaining baggage boys have gone, despite me offering double pay to stay for 2 hours. Poofs.
About 21:30, confirmation that the Belfast was going, using a spare aircraft - I took the bags to it and then received confirmation that 2 flights were cancelled - took all those bags to reclaim and placed them on the reclaim belt, ensuring they were upright and handles faced outwards for easy retrieval. Proper like. Back to the baggage hall and finished off setting up for the next morning, only 1 flight, the Lisbon, left. It was still sitting in Paris. Eventually, it left Paris and arrived at Gatwick about 23:50 - I took the bags out to it and finally got back to the office at 00:10.
That's when things turned reeeeaaaaallllllllyyyyyy shite...
And that was just the first night noooo:
You should write a book! Popcorn:
rubschin:
Post by: Steve on February 25, 2022, 05:18:26 PM
Think he's gone for the daily instalments system rather than us being able to stream the whole box set in one goFirst night back was Sunday night. Already distinctly breezy by the time I got out of my car car in the managers car park near the north security entrance. Went through the deserted security and out airside where I spied my 3 1/2 ton baggage tug/personal transport and drove it the 3 minutes to the office/crew room. Wind really gusty now, quite hard to open the main door against the wind.
Pop into the the "big boss" office and discuss how the day has been been so far/what I need to know etc. Usual shower of shite - delayed flights, staff calling in sick for the cleaning jobs tonight. I resign myself to another shite-fest. Tonight, as has been the case for for most of the last 2 shifts, I am on my own due to Duty Managers holidays. It's about 17:45.
I take the outgoing Duty Manager back to the car park and bid him farewell, wind really picking up now.
Back to the office to see my cleaning allocator, a lovely Lithuanian called "Z" busy on the computer setting up for the night. I speak to the last remaining baggage controller asking how things are and he tells me a number of inbound flights are delayed and he wont be able to send them out as they arrive after he leaves - I already knew this and don't mind. It's nice to do some baggage stuff, rather than aircraft cleaning stuff. I compile and print off all the various reports/forms I need for Monday and then go about welcoming my cleaning staff as they start arriving 18:30ish. All like drowned rats - the previous 30 minutes have turned reaaly nasty and the wind is howling. When they are finally all in, I give them a briefing on the night's work schedule and implore them to be ultra careful due to the conditions. One by one, the teams are all given their PDAs, van keys & paperwork and set off. I bid "Z" farewell for now and head off to the baggage hall.
The baggage controller looks wiped out - I look at the screen showing our flight departure/arrival details and it's all turned red. A quick check on FlightRadar24 shows a number of flights diverting to Luton/Stanstead/Charles de Gaulle. He can do nothing more so I packed him off early and took over, with only 3 remaining baggage boys, all of whom were leaving at 21:00. At 20:10 we had our first offical flight cancellation, so I arranged for the bags we had received to be returned to baggage reclaim for the passengers to collect. 4 more left, fate unknown. I rang the Operations manager to find out what was happening to these flights - cancelled? Parked-up elsewhere and returning when the weather improves? What. She didn't know. For the next hour, I get phone calls asking for individual bags to be returned to baggage reclaim for passengers who had decided not to travel - very annoying having to pull a baggage cart apart to find an individual bag and then take it 400 yards to reclaim. All my remaining baggage boys have gone, despite me offering double pay to stay for 2 hours. Poofs.
About 21:30, confirmation that the Belfast was going, using a spare aircraft - I took the bags to it and then received confirmation that 2 flights were cancelled - took all those bags to reclaim and placed them on the reclaim belt, ensuring they were upright and handles faced outwards for easy retrieval. Proper like. Back to the baggage hall and finished off setting up for the next morning, only 1 flight, the Lisbon, left. It was still sitting in Paris. Eventually, it left Paris and arrived at Gatwick about 23:50 - I took the bags out to it and finally got back to the office at 00:10.
That's when things turned reeeeaaaaallllllllyyyyyy shite...
And that was just the first night noooo:
You should write a book! Popcorn:
rubschin:
Anyway Popcorn:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 04, 2022, 08:33:43 PM
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2022, 06:09:40 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 12, 2022, 09:52:35 PM
First off, the pay settlement has finally been agreed - 10% backdated to 1st January 2022. Not too bad, but bear in mind it's the first pay rise in 3 years. Next year's pay negotiations to begin in October this year, when the true rate of inflation may be a bit clearer. Some of the more excitable young Marxists in another department are still unhappy as they had their lefty hearts set on striking if they didn't get at least 17%...
Staffing. Despite the pay rise, we can only seem to attract 33% of the extra staff we need for the summer schedule. So come 27th March, it will be carnage. We barely have enough for 120 flights/day, never mind 190+
Accidents. They happen. The paperwork, databases etc. for each takes about 6 hours. On that windy Sunday night in 2 days after Eunice, when planes were going around then diverting, flights being cancelled and all manner of other shite was going on, one of our cleaners - who seems remarkably accident prone, managed to lose her footing due to a strong gust rocking the plane, while she was cleaning one of the rear bogs. "Broke" her nose. Took herself off home. I knew nothing about it until nearly 4 hours later when I'd finally finished all the baggage stuff.
Predictably, all hell then broke loose asking why she hadn't had a Drug & Alcohol test before going home, why no statement, why no accident book entry, why no everything. The usual suspects neither asked, nor cared, how she actually was, only worried about a potential injury/negligence claim.
Naturally, no blame apportioned to me lol: as I can't manage a situation I was not made aware of. My allocator, "Z", who was aware of it was simply far too busy on his own to worry about H&S paperwork - and he has absolutely no idea how to do it, nor does he need to - was initially going to be the sacrificial lamb, but I presented the cold, hard, evidence and that too was was quietly dropped. One telling fact was that the airport reported a gust of 52kts at the time of the accident. A gust that strong means you are not allowed to attach stairs/jetbridges, not allowed to open doors, baggage holds. But no rules about actually cleaning inside an aircraft in such winds rubschin:
We've had about 20 new starters recently. So far, I have sacked 3. Being late EVERY day, or sick every Friday/Saturday night really isn't acceptable...
Other than that, everything is good :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2022, 10:02:41 PM
Where to start?
First off, the pay settlement has finally been agreed - 10% backdated to 1st January 2022. Not too bad, but bear in mind it's the first pay rise in 3 years. Next year's pay negotiations to begin in October this year, when the true rate of inflation may be a bit clearer. Some of the more excitable young Marxists in another department are still unhappy as they had their lefty hearts set on striking if they didn't get at least 17%...
Staffing. Despite the pay rise, we can only seem to attract 33% of the extra staff we need for the summer schedule. So come 27th March, it will be carnage. We barely have enough for 120 flights/day, never mind 190+
Accidents. They happen. The paperwork, databases etc. for each takes about 6 hours. On that windy Sunday night in 2 days after Eunice, when planes were going around then diverting, flights being cancelled and all manner of other shite was going on, one of our cleaners - who seems remarkably accident prone, managed to lose her footing due to a strong gust rocking the plane, while she was cleaning one of the rear bogs. "Broke" her nose. Took herself off home. I knew nothing about it until nearly 4 hours later when I'd finally finished all the baggage stuff.
Predictably, all hell then broke loose asking why she hadn't had a Drug & Alcohol test before going home, why no statement, why no accident book entry, why no everything. The usual suspects neither asked, nor cared, how she actually was, only worried about a potential injury/negligence claim.
Naturally, no blame apportioned to me lol: as I can't manage a situation I was not made aware of. My allocator, "Z", who was aware of it was simply far too busy on his own to worry about H&S paperwork - and he has absolutely no idea how to do it, nor does he need to - was initially going to be the sacrificial lamb, but I presented the cold, hard, evidence and that too was was quietly dropped. One telling fact was that the airport reported a gust of 52kts at the time of the accident. A gust that strong means you are not allowed to attach stairs/jetbridges, not allowed to open doors, baggage holds. But no rules about actually cleaning inside an aircraft in such winds rubschin:
We've had about 20 new starters recently. So far, I have sacked 3. Being late EVERY day, or sick every Friday/Saturday night really isn't acceptable...
Other than that, everything is good :thumbsup:
Excellent! ;D
Post by: Steve on March 13, 2022, 01:45:58 AM
seconded and :thumbsup: for standing up for 'Z'Where to start?
First off, the pay settlement has finally been agreed - 10% backdated to 1st January 2022. Not too bad, but bear in mind it's the first pay rise in 3 years. Next year's pay negotiations to begin in October this year, when the true rate of inflation may be a bit clearer. Some of the more excitable young Marxists in another department are still unhappy as they had their lefty hearts set on striking if they didn't get at least 17%...
Staffing. Despite the pay rise, we can only seem to attract 33% of the extra staff we need for the summer schedule. So come 27th March, it will be carnage. We barely have enough for 120 flights/day, never mind 190+
Accidents. They happen. The paperwork, databases etc. for each takes about 6 hours. On that windy Sunday night in 2 days after Eunice, when planes were going around then diverting, flights being cancelled and all manner of other shite was going on, one of our cleaners - who seems remarkably accident prone, managed to lose her footing due to a strong gust rocking the plane, while she was cleaning one of the rear bogs. "Broke" her nose. Took herself off home. I knew nothing about it until nearly 4 hours later when I'd finally finished all the baggage stuff.
Predictably, all hell then broke loose asking why she hadn't had a Drug & Alcohol test before going home, why no statement, why no accident book entry, why no everything. The usual suspects neither asked, nor cared, how she actually was, only worried about a potential injury/negligence claim.
Naturally, no blame apportioned to me lol: as I can't manage a situation I was not made aware of. My allocator, "Z", who was aware of it was simply far too busy on his own to worry about H&S paperwork - and he has absolutely no idea how to do it, nor does he need to - was initially going to be the sacrificial lamb, but I presented the cold, hard, evidence and that too was was quietly dropped. One telling fact was that the airport reported a gust of 52kts at the time of the accident. A gust that strong means you are not allowed to attach stairs/jetbridges, not allowed to open doors, baggage holds. But no rules about actually cleaning inside an aircraft in such winds rubschin:
We've had about 20 new starters recently. So far, I have sacked 3. Being late EVERY day, or sick every Friday/Saturday night really isn't acceptable...
Other than that, everything is good :thumbsup:
Excellent! ;D
Ultimately pay is determined by supply and demand so that pay rise looks like it won't hold for long
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 22, 2022, 02:11:26 PM
I told them all, nearly 2 years to the day, that the longer any ridiculous lockdown goes on, the longer and harder they will have to pay for it. But the weather was nice and lots actually thought it was a good thing. Was it? Probably would have been 3 months earlier when the original strain was wreaking havoc amongst the most vulnerable. By March, too late. As time progressed, it weakened and further extensions exacerbated the economic woes. A political stunt, being "seen to do something", by governments worldwide. Some are still clinging to the notion that it's "for your health". Nah...it's for control. Fly to Spain and it's a cheap, Chinese made "surgical" mask needed, fly to Austria and it's a FFP2 jobbie. I learnt decades ago, that when a government says it's "for your health" it isn't. It's for their poll ratings. The vaccine roll-out proving this, of little absolute risk reduction to the majority I sincerely hope no long-term damage will be done by them. VAERS reports sadly suggest otherwise. Add in to this, the actual composition of each vaccine injection batch was probably wildly variable - as per normal double blind trials - then millions, if not billions face an uncertain future. Utterly heartbreaking.
Time for a beer or 7.
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2022, 03:34:02 PM
5 days until the summer schedule begins and we are about 40 staff short across baggage and cleaning. The usual workshy layabouts are getting their paid Covid sickness by gorging on the free LFTs while they last. These are the same people who - when they do actually come in - moan about the price of everything shooting up. They loved their time in luxury communism when furlough was being paid, now the chickens have come home to roost, they whine like babies.
I told them all, nearly 2 years to the day, that the longer any ridiculous lockdown goes on, the longer and harder they will have to pay for it. But the weather was nice and lots actually thought it was a good thing. Was it? Probably would have been 3 months earlier when the original strain was wreaking havoc amongst the most vulnerable. By March, too late. As time progressed, it weakened and further extensions exacerbated the economic woes. A political stunt, being "seen to do something", by governments worldwide. Some are still clinging to the notion that it's "for your health". Nah...it's for control. Fly to Spain and it's a cheap, Chinese made "surgical" mask needed, fly to Austria and it's a FFP2 jobbie. I learnt decades ago, that when a government says it's "for your health" it isn't. It's for their poll ratings. The vaccine roll-out proving this, of little absolute risk reduction to the majority I sincerely hope no long-term damage will be done by them. VAERS reports sadly suggest otherwise. Add in to this, the actual composition of each vaccine injection batch was probably wildly variable - as per normal double blind trials - then millions, if not billions face an uncertain future. Utterly heartbreaking.
Time for a beer or 7.
happ096
BTW, my friend flew PFO >>> LGW with EasyJet yesterday and said you end was 'very quick and efficient'.... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 22, 2022, 03:38:40 PM
5 days until the summer schedule begins and we are about 40 staff short across baggage and cleaning. The usual workshy layabouts are getting their paid Covid sickness by gorging on the free LFTs while they last. These are the same people who - when they do actually come in - moan about the price of everything shooting up. They loved their time in luxury communism when furlough was being paid, now the chickens have come home to roost, they whine like babies.
I told them all, nearly 2 years to the day, that the longer any ridiculous lockdown goes on, the longer and harder they will have to pay for it. But the weather was nice and lots actually thought it was a good thing. Was it? Probably would have been 3 months earlier when the original strain was wreaking havoc amongst the most vulnerable. By March, too late. As time progressed, it weakened and further extensions exacerbated the economic woes. A political stunt, being "seen to do something", by governments worldwide. Some are still clinging to the notion that it's "for your health". Nah...it's for control. Fly to Spain and it's a cheap, Chinese made "surgical" mask needed, fly to Austria and it's a FFP2 jobbie. I learnt decades ago, that when a government says it's "for your health" it isn't. It's for their poll ratings. The vaccine roll-out proving this, of little absolute risk reduction to the majority I sincerely hope no long-term damage will be done by them. VAERS reports sadly suggest otherwise. Add in to this, the actual composition of each vaccine injection batch was probably wildly variable - as per normal double blind trials - then millions, if not billions face an uncertain future. Utterly heartbreaking.
Time for a beer or 7.
happ096
BTW, my friend flew PFO >>> LGW with EasyJet yesterday and said you end was 'very quick and efficient'.... Thumbs:
Won't be come Sunday lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2022, 03:48:19 PM
5 days until the summer schedule begins and we are about 40 staff short across baggage and cleaning. The usual workshy layabouts are getting their paid Covid sickness by gorging on the free LFTs while they last. These are the same people who - when they do actually come in - moan about the price of everything shooting up. They loved their time in luxury communism when furlough was being paid, now the chickens have come home to roost, they whine like babies.
I told them all, nearly 2 years to the day, that the longer any ridiculous lockdown goes on, the longer and harder they will have to pay for it. But the weather was nice and lots actually thought it was a good thing. Was it? Probably would have been 3 months earlier when the original strain was wreaking havoc amongst the most vulnerable. By March, too late. As time progressed, it weakened and further extensions exacerbated the economic woes. A political stunt, being "seen to do something", by governments worldwide. Some are still clinging to the notion that it's "for your health". Nah...it's for control. Fly to Spain and it's a cheap, Chinese made "surgical" mask needed, fly to Austria and it's a FFP2 jobbie. I learnt decades ago, that when a government says it's "for your health" it isn't. It's for their poll ratings. The vaccine roll-out proving this, of little absolute risk reduction to the majority I sincerely hope no long-term damage will be done by them. VAERS reports sadly suggest otherwise. Add in to this, the actual composition of each vaccine injection batch was probably wildly variable - as per normal double blind trials - then millions, if not billions face an uncertain future. Utterly heartbreaking.
Time for a beer or 7.
happ096
BTW, my friend flew PFO >>> LGW with EasyJet yesterday and said you end was 'very quick and efficient'.... Thumbs:
Won't be come Sunday lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol:
She is coming back on the 28th... rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on March 22, 2022, 07:21:15 PM
5 days until the summer schedule begins and we are about 40 staff short across baggage and cleaning. The usual workshy layabouts are getting their paid Covid sickness by gorging on the free LFTs while they last. These are the same people who - when they do actually come in - moan about the price of everything shooting up. They loved their time in luxury communism when furlough was being paid, now the chickens have come home to roost, they whine like babies.
I told them all, nearly 2 years to the day, that the longer any ridiculous lockdown goes on, the longer and harder they will have to pay for it. But the weather was nice and lots actually thought it was a good thing. Was it? Probably would have been 3 months earlier when the original strain was wreaking havoc amongst the most vulnerable. By March, too late. As time progressed, it weakened and further extensions exacerbated the economic woes. A political stunt, being "seen to do something", by governments worldwide. Some are still clinging to the notion that it's "for your health". Nah...it's for control. Fly to Spain and it's a cheap, Chinese made "surgical" mask needed, fly to Austria and it's a FFP2 jobbie. I learnt decades ago, that when a government says it's "for your health" it isn't. It's for their poll ratings. The vaccine roll-out proving this, of little absolute risk reduction to the majority I sincerely hope no long-term damage will be done by them. VAERS reports sadly suggest otherwise. Add in to this, the actual composition of each vaccine injection batch was probably wildly variable - as per normal double blind trials - then millions, if not billions face an uncertain future. Utterly heartbreaking.
Time for a beer or 7.
happ096
BTW, my friend flew PFO >>> LGW with EasyJet yesterday and said you end was 'very quick and efficient'.... Thumbs:
That will be all the curry he eats ... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 28, 2022, 06:42:33 AM
Summer schedule arrived with a bang yesterday. Gatwick was a clusterfuck from top to bottom. Except my baggage boys and aircraft cleaners, we aced it cloud9:
The 50% increase in flights was not matched by a 50% increase in resources, with inevitable results. The Ramp operation accumulated 27 delays - a record - and the knock on effects of so many flights going late was that they returned even later. Thus no Turn-Around staff left to meet arriving aircraft. Planes sitting on stands with no-one to attach power, jetties or steps. Passengers staring out of the windows wondering when they will be able to get off. After about 45 minutes seems to be the average...but their bags were still sitting in the plane and would be for at least another hour.
My 6 cleaning teams had only cleaned 2 planes each by midnight, with 55 still left to do. Squeaky bum time. But they are a stoic lot and I had no concerns - I left the allocator to juggle completing them all on time and set to work on an outstanding job that was another result of all the delays : a lack of baggage carts ready and waiting for this morning's departures. I need 96 to fill my baggage hall up and also at least 30 outside for quick replenishment purposes. At midnight, I was 20 short inside and no spares outside - the same carts we use to take bags to aircraft are used by the Ramp guys to do the offloads. Lots of delays = lots of baggage carts out and about that would otherwise be already safely housed in my baggage hall. As the only person on the airport who was able to collect them, I spent the next 3 hours collecting all the ones left lying about after the Ramp had finished with them, completing the set up of the baggage hall and getting 15 spares outside. At least 20 more were still being used for the really late arrivals.
Back to the office at 0250, just in time to give a briefing to my morning baggage boys, then whizz off down to the South terminal to deliver all the required paperwork for the rest of the day and Tuesday, then back to the North to help with the first wave of baggage. Mercifully light (3,000ish) bags today. Finally crawled out of there about 0530.
I ache all over and it's a nice feeling ; the relative inactivity of the last 2 years due to the global sniffles has taken it's toll on my fitness, back to busy hurts in the short term but I am convinced worth it in the longer time.
Also, 4 more called in today, Covid positive. All treble vaxxed. The unvaxxed remain at work seemingly due to something called the immune system, which hasn't been compromised by something they didn't need. Now there's a thing...who'd have thunk it? lol:
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2022, 06:58:24 AM
Well then...
Summer schedule arrived with a bang yesterday. Gatwick was a clusterfuck from top to bottom. Except my baggage boys and aircraft cleaners, we aced it cloud9:
The 50% increase in flights was not matched by a 50% increase in resources, with inevitable results. The Ramp operation accumulated 27 delays - a record - and the knock on effects of so many flights going late was that they returned even later. Thus no Turn-Around staff left to meet arriving aircraft. Planes sitting on stands with no-one to attach power, jetties or steps. Passengers staring out of the windows wondering when they will be able to get off. After about 45 minutes seems to be the average...but their bags were still sitting in the plane and would be for at least another hour.
My 6 cleaning teams had only cleaned 2 planes each by midnight, with 55 still left to do. Squeaky bum time. But they are a stoic lot and I had no concerns - I left the allocator to juggle completing them all on time and set to work on an outstanding job that was another result of all the delays : a lack of baggage carts ready and waiting for this morning's departures. I need 96 to fill my baggage hall up and also at least 30 outside for quick replenishment purposes. At midnight, I was 20 short inside and no spares outside - the same carts we use to take bags to aircraft are used by the Ramp guys to do the offloads. Lots of delays = lots of baggage carts out and about that would otherwise be already safely housed in my baggage hall. As the only person on the airport who was able to collect them, I spent the next 3 hours collecting all the ones left lying about after the Ramp had finished with them, completing the set up of the baggage hall and getting 15 spares outside. At least 20 more were still being used for the really late arrivals.
Back to the office at 0250, just in time to give a briefing to my morning baggage boys, then whizz off down to the South terminal to deliver all the required paperwork for the rest of the day and Tuesday, then back to the North to help with the first wave of baggage. Mercifully light (3,000ish) bags today. Finally crawled out of there about 0530.
I ache all over and it's a nice feeling ; the relative inactivity of the last 2 years due to the global sniffles has taken it's toll on my fitness, back to busy hurts in the short term but I am convinced worth it in the longer time.
Also, 4 more called in today, Covid positive. All treble vaxxed. The unvaxxed remain at work seemingly due to something called the immune system, which hasn't been compromised by something they didn't need. Now there's a thing...who'd have thunk it? lol:
worthy:
Keep your eye on U28937 today please... ;)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 28, 2022, 07:18:19 AM
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2022, 07:36:13 AM
Today I drink 5 or 6 pints, sleep until whenever, then wake up and drink some more with a take-away curry from Everest Spice (https://www.everestspice.co.uk/pages_about.html) then sleep again. 8937 to be operated by G-EZUP (bit of an old shitter) with 125 booked pax. Don't expect it to leave on time...it was 12 minutes late getting off the blocks on its first flight to Malaga today.
Arse! evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 28, 2022, 07:40:57 AM
Today I drink 5 or 6 pints, sleep until whenever, then wake up and drink some more with a take-away curry from Everest Spice (https://www.everestspice.co.uk/pages_about.html) then sleep again. 8937 to be operated by G-EZUP (bit of an old shitter) with 125 booked pax. Don't expect it to leave on time...it was 12 minutes late getting off the blocks on its first flight to Malaga today.
Arse! evil:
Yeah, but that's "block time" and it's veeery generous to allow airlines not to get fined by the regulators. Time made up in the air usually compensates a long was to recovery.
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2022, 08:19:03 AM
Today I drink 5 or 6 pints, sleep until whenever, then wake up and drink some more with a take-away curry from Everest Spice (https://www.everestspice.co.uk/pages_about.html) then sleep again. 8937 to be operated by G-EZUP (bit of an old shitter) with 125 booked pax. Don't expect it to leave on time...it was 12 minutes late getting off the blocks on its first flight to Malaga today.
Arse! evil:
Yeah, but that's "block time" and it's veeery generous to allow airlines not to get fined by the regulators. Time made up in the air usually compensates a long was to recovery.
Nearly at Malaga... cloud9:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 05, 2022, 06:17:55 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Post by: Barman on April 05, 2022, 06:33:03 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 05, 2022, 06:47:45 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Post by: Barman on April 05, 2022, 06:55:18 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 05, 2022, 06:58:34 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
On the upside, it's planned on an A321 and not many of them get cancelled :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on April 05, 2022, 07:10:59 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
On the upside, it's planned on an A321 and not many of them get cancelled :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on April 05, 2022, 11:09:08 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
Extra day to clean... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on April 05, 2022, 11:35:38 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
Extra day to clean... Thumbs:
I dunno... If they are cancelling so many flights how likely is it to find another empty aircraft...? rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on April 05, 2022, 12:02:25 PM
Today I drink 5 or 6 pints, sleep until whenever, then wake up and drink some more with a take-away curry from Everest Spice (https://www.everestspice.co.uk/pages_about.html) then sleep again. 8937 to be operated by G-EZUP (bit of an old shitter) with 125 booked pax. Don't expect it to leave on time...it was 12 minutes late getting off the blocks on its first flight to Malaga today.
Arse! evil:
Yeah, but that's "block time" and it's veeery generous to allow airlines not to get fined by the regulators. Time made up in the air usually compensates a long was to recovery.
Nearly at Malaga... cloud9:
Snigger.... redface:
Post by: Steve on April 05, 2022, 05:34:00 PM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
They've just sacked the head of Manchester Airport for this accepting business without having the staff fiasco https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-61002096
Hopefully your management will get the 'you have to pay the going rate' message
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 07, 2022, 05:33:25 PM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
On the upside, it's planned on an A321 and not many of them get cancelled :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
240 passengers booked...235 seats...
Post by: Barman on April 07, 2022, 06:07:09 PM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
On the upside, it's planned on an A321 and not many of them get cancelled :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
240 passengers booked...235 seats...
Please, please please let it be the SiL... lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 07, 2022, 06:25:16 PM
Post by: Barman on April 07, 2022, 06:37:26 PM
lol: lol: lol:
How many don't turn up generally...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 07, 2022, 06:43:21 PM
lol: lol: lol:
How many don't turn up generally...? rubschin:
18 on the same flight last week. Generally 5-10.
Post by: Nick on April 07, 2022, 06:45:31 PM
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2022, 05:56:20 AM
Another 4 nights with just me running the whole cleaning & baggage operation. No major calamities this time, just the daily fire-fighting of too few staff, internal squabbling and additional tasks piled on daily.
We're gonna be right royally fucked when the the summer schedule (190+ flights daily) kicks in on 27th March. lol: lol: lol:
As predicted, it's a clusterfuck. The press office blames Covid for staff shortages, but that is being VERY economical with the truth. Probably 5% Covid, 95% we simply can't get staff despite the pay rise. Lockdown made people lazy, they don't want to work - especially a physical, work-in-all-weather, unsociable hours environment. I've just finished a night where I had to send all the bags out from 19:00 in the North terminal (baggage controller shortage) spend 3 hours printing stuff on a slow printer in a different location as our soopah-doopah printer has snuffed it, 3 hours doing systems/paperwok for an colleague who injured themself cleaning an aircraft, then go to the South terminal to send out the first lot of bags from there until I was relieved, then BACK to the North terminal to help shift bags there, due to staff shortages. Was meant to finish at 05:45, left at 06:30.
Back in on Saturday - and back to the old 2 days/2 nights pattern. Thank fuck. Constant night shifts are a curse.
Get somebody to look after U28933 on Friday please... I don't want to be hanging around all day thank you very much... ::)
Friday I will be getting drunk early doors and there's no guarantee it will not be cancelled - another 19 cancelled already today. noooo:
Shit! censored:
On the upside, it's planned on an A321 and not many of them get cancelled :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
240 passengers booked...235 seats...
Boarding now... I wonder if they will play Musical Chairs for the last seats...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 08, 2022, 06:52:47 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 08, 2022, 07:08:33 AM
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2022, 07:51:07 AM
23 minute delay due to passenger smoking on the jetty noooo: and being agressive to the flight despatcher. Police called, 2 x passengers denied travel and 1 bag (out of 154) had to be located and offloaded. 218 travelled in total.
Wankers! cussing:
Post by: apc2010 on April 08, 2022, 09:22:05 AM
23 minute delay due to passenger smoking on the jetty noooo: and being agressive to the flight despatcher. Police called, 2 x passengers denied travel and 1 bag (out of 154) had to be located and offloaded. 218 travelled in total.
Thought LL had packed up ... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2022, 09:28:46 AM
23 minute delay due to passenger smoking on the jetty noooo: and being agressive to the flight despatcher. Police called, 2 x passengers denied travel and 1 bag (out of 154) had to be located and offloaded. 218 travelled in total.
Thought LL had packed up ... rubschin:
Started again... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 08, 2022, 10:43:59 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 08, 2022, 10:50:18 AM
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2022, 12:27:05 PM
On the deck 17 minutes early :thumbsup:
Thumbs: And back home... cloud9:
Post by: Barman on April 17, 2022, 05:08:01 AM
Post by: Barman on April 17, 2022, 07:20:56 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 03, 2022, 12:31:02 PM
Carnage, disruption, utter chaos. I'm not talking about Gatwick - I'll come on to that - I'm talking about my intestinal tract. Prior to the flu/Covid whatever it was, I had 2 weeks of constipational issues that were only kept in check by chemical intervention. Finally resolved, utterly, by some Iceland Reaper chilli chicken wings.
Then the flu/Covid whatever came along and I didn't eat too much as I was sleeping far too much. Once I was back up to speed, I was gorging on any food to make up the defecit and lo and behold, a week later, total blockage occurred again. Massive chemical intervention again required just to feel sort of well, but aware there was a mass of unresolved issues lurking deep within. And piles from straining too much noooo:
GP was worse than useless. Blamed my shift changes and advised me to eat at the same time every day. Senokot wasn't working any more, so in desperation went to Holland & Barrett and bought some "Fruit & Fibre" chewy things that are figs, tamarind, prunes and rhubarb. These have worked to a good extent, but hopefully another 900g of Iceland Reaper chilli wings last night nailed it. This morning's many outpourings have left me a sweaty husk.
Gatwick? Well, you don't need me to tell you that it is an utter shistshow, as I predicted, and unlike previous years, there is really no light at the end of the tunnel.
My baggage boys are slaughtering themselves doing 8 straight 13 hour shifts, having 1 day off, then doing the same again. Most of these boys live on the South Coast, so at least 16 hours per day. Plus £400 in fuel each month. Double time is now paid for overtime and I'm seeing them paying £1,500 in tax per month, which is excellent - it pays for more pedestrian crossings to be painted in rainbow colours.
There are not enough staff ANYWHERE in the airport. No-one wants to work at an airport any more. From the total hassle of getting an airside pass, to the the staff car park being in another County, to having to go through Security every day, to getting up up 00:30 for a 03:00 start, abuse from rightly pissed-off passengers and petty internal squabbling it os no wonder that many have chosen not to return.
I'm back in tomorrow morning - and like all my colleagues/friends I will do my utmost. But it still won't be enough.
I have, however, bought 50 custard doughnuts for them all. And doughnuts help.
Post by: Barman on June 03, 2022, 12:55:36 PM
Where to start?
Carnage, disruption, utter chaos. I'm not talking about Gatwick - I'll come on to that - I'm talking about my intestinal tract. Prior to the flu/Covid whatever it was, I had 2 weeks of constipational issues that were only kept in check by chemical intervention. Finally resolved, utterly, by some Iceland Reaper chilli chicken wings.
Then the flu/Covid whatever came along and I didn't eat too much as I was sleeping far too much. Once I was back up to speed, I was gorging on any food to make up the defecit and lo and behold, a week later, total blockage occurred again. Massive chemical intervention again required just to feel sort of well, but aware there was a mass of unresolved issues lurking deep within. And piles from straining too much noooo:
GP was worse than useless. Blamed my shift changes and advised me to eat at the same time every day. Senokot wasn't working any more, so in desperation went to Holland & Barrett and bought some "Fruit & Fibre" chewy things that are figs, tamarind, prunes and rhubarb. These have worked to a good extent, but hopefully another 900g of Iceland Reaper chilli wings last night nailed it. This morning's many outpourings have left me a sweaty husk.
Gatwick? Well, you don't need me to tell you that it is an utter shistshow, as I predicted, and unlike previous years, there is really no light at the end of the tunnel.
My baggage boys are slaughtering themselves doing 8 straight 13 hour shifts, having 1 day off, then doing the same again. Most of these boys live on the South Coast, so at least 16 hours per day. Plus £400 in fuel each month. Double time is now paid for overtime and I'm seeing them paying £1,500 in tax per month, which is excellent - it pays for more pedestrian crossings to be painted in rainbow colours.
There are not enough staff ANYWHERE in the airport. No-one wants to work at an airport any more. From the total hassle of getting an airside pass, to the the staff car park being in another County, to having to go through Security every day, to getting up up 00:30 for a 03:00 start, abuse from rightly pissed-off passengers and petty internal squabbling it os no wonder that many have chosen not to return.
I'm back in tomorrow morning - and like all my colleagues/friends I will do my utmost. But it still won't be enough.
I have, however, bought 50 custard doughnuts for them all. And doughnuts help.
Blimey! happy100
Good to have you back, we were worried about you! redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 03, 2022, 01:02:14 PM
Where to start?
Carnage, disruption, utter chaos. I'm not talking about Gatwick - I'll come on to that - I'm talking about my intestinal tract. Prior to the flu/Covid whatever it was, I had 2 weeks of constipational issues that were only kept in check by chemical intervention. Finally resolved, utterly, by some Iceland Reaper chilli chicken wings.
Then the flu/Covid whatever came along and I didn't eat too much as I was sleeping far too much. Once I was back up to speed, I was gorging on any food to make up the defecit and lo and behold, a week later, total blockage occurred again. Massive chemical intervention again required just to feel sort of well, but aware there was a mass of unresolved issues lurking deep within. And piles from straining too much noooo:
GP was worse than useless. Blamed my shift changes and advised me to eat at the same time every day. Senokot wasn't working any more, so in desperation went to Holland & Barrett and bought some "Fruit & Fibre" chewy things that are figs, tamarind, prunes and rhubarb. These have worked to a good extent, but hopefully another 900g of Iceland Reaper chilli wings last night nailed it. This morning's many outpourings have left me a sweaty husk.
Gatwick? Well, you don't need me to tell you that it is an utter shistshow, as I predicted, and unlike previous years, there is really no light at the end of the tunnel.
My baggage boys are slaughtering themselves doing 8 straight 13 hour shifts, having 1 day off, then doing the same again. Most of these boys live on the South Coast, so at least 16 hours per day. Plus £400 in fuel each month. Double time is now paid for overtime and I'm seeing them paying £1,500 in tax per month, which is excellent - it pays for more pedestrian crossings to be painted in rainbow colours.
There are not enough staff ANYWHERE in the airport. No-one wants to work at an airport any more. From the total hassle of getting an airside pass, to the the staff car park being in another County, to having to go through Security every day, to getting up up 00:30 for a 03:00 start, abuse from rightly pissed-off passengers and petty internal squabbling it os no wonder that many have chosen not to return.
I'm back in tomorrow morning - and like all my colleagues/friends I will do my utmost. But it still won't be enough.
I have, however, bought 50 custard doughnuts for them all. And doughnuts help.
Blimey! happy100
Good to have you back, we were worried about you! redface:
Soppy sods. I'll die when I'm good and ready - and that's not yet. cloud9:
Post by: Barman on June 03, 2022, 01:03:56 PM
Where to start?
Carnage, disruption, utter chaos. I'm not talking about Gatwick - I'll come on to that - I'm talking about my intestinal tract. Prior to the flu/Covid whatever it was, I had 2 weeks of constipational issues that were only kept in check by chemical intervention. Finally resolved, utterly, by some Iceland Reaper chilli chicken wings.
Then the flu/Covid whatever came along and I didn't eat too much as I was sleeping far too much. Once I was back up to speed, I was gorging on any food to make up the defecit and lo and behold, a week later, total blockage occurred again. Massive chemical intervention again required just to feel sort of well, but aware there was a mass of unresolved issues lurking deep within. And piles from straining too much noooo:
GP was worse than useless. Blamed my shift changes and advised me to eat at the same time every day. Senokot wasn't working any more, so in desperation went to Holland & Barrett and bought some "Fruit & Fibre" chewy things that are figs, tamarind, prunes and rhubarb. These have worked to a good extent, but hopefully another 900g of Iceland Reaper chilli wings last night nailed it. This morning's many outpourings have left me a sweaty husk.
Gatwick? Well, you don't need me to tell you that it is an utter shistshow, as I predicted, and unlike previous years, there is really no light at the end of the tunnel.
My baggage boys are slaughtering themselves doing 8 straight 13 hour shifts, having 1 day off, then doing the same again. Most of these boys live on the South Coast, so at least 16 hours per day. Plus £400 in fuel each month. Double time is now paid for overtime and I'm seeing them paying £1,500 in tax per month, which is excellent - it pays for more pedestrian crossings to be painted in rainbow colours.
There are not enough staff ANYWHERE in the airport. No-one wants to work at an airport any more. From the total hassle of getting an airside pass, to the the staff car park being in another County, to having to go through Security every day, to getting up up 00:30 for a 03:00 start, abuse from rightly pissed-off passengers and petty internal squabbling it os no wonder that many have chosen not to return.
I'm back in tomorrow morning - and like all my colleagues/friends I will do my utmost. But it still won't be enough.
I have, however, bought 50 custard doughnuts for them all. And doughnuts help.
Blimey! happy100
Good to have you back, we were worried about you! redface:
Soppy sods. I'll die when I'm good and ready - and that's not yet. cloud9:
Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on June 03, 2022, 01:51:31 PM
Where to start?
Carnage, disruption, utter chaos. I'm not talking about Gatwick - I'll come on to that - I'm talking about my intestinal tract. Prior to the flu/Covid whatever it was, I had 2 weeks of constipational issues that were only kept in check by chemical intervention. Finally resolved, utterly, by some Iceland Reaper chilli chicken wings.
Then the flu/Covid whatever came along and I didn't eat too much as I was sleeping far too much. Once I was back up to speed, I was gorging on any food to make up the defecit and lo and behold, a week later, total blockage occurred again. Massive chemical intervention again required just to feel sort of well, but aware there was a mass of unresolved issues lurking deep within. And piles from straining too much noooo:
GP was worse than useless. Blamed my shift changes and advised me to eat at the same time every day. Senokot wasn't working any more, so in desperation went to Holland & Barrett and bought some "Fruit & Fibre" chewy things that are figs, tamarind, prunes and rhubarb. These have worked to a good extent, but hopefully another 900g of Iceland Reaper chilli wings last night nailed it. This morning's many outpourings have left me a sweaty husk.
Gatwick? Well, you don't need me to tell you that it is an utter shistshow, as I predicted, and unlike previous years, there is really no light at the end of the tunnel.
My baggage boys are slaughtering themselves doing 8 straight 13 hour shifts, having 1 day off, then doing the same again. Most of these boys live on the South Coast, so at least 16 hours per day. Plus £400 in fuel each month. Double time is now paid for overtime and I'm seeing them paying £1,500 in tax per month, which is excellent - it pays for more pedestrian crossings to be painted in rainbow colours.
There are not enough staff ANYWHERE in the airport. No-one wants to work at an airport any more. From the total hassle of getting an airside pass, to the the staff car park being in another County, to having to go through Security every day, to getting up up 00:30 for a 03:00 start, abuse from rightly pissed-off passengers and petty internal squabbling it os no wonder that many have chosen not to return.
I'm back in tomorrow morning - and like all my colleagues/friends I will do my utmost. But it still won't be enough.
I have, however, bought 50 custard doughnuts for them all. And doughnuts help.
Blimey! happy100
Good to have you back, we were worried about you! redface:
Soppy sods. I'll die when I'm good and ready - and that's not yet. cloud9:
Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 03, 2022, 04:35:44 PM
Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:Where to start?
Carnage, disruption, utter chaos. I'm not talking about Gatwick - I'll come on to that - I'm talking about my intestinal tract. Prior to the flu/Covid whatever it was, I had 2 weeks of constipational issues that were only kept in check by chemical intervention. Finally resolved, utterly, by some Iceland Reaper chilli chicken wings.
Then the flu/Covid whatever came along and I didn't eat too much as I was sleeping far too much. Once I was back up to speed, I was gorging on any food to make up the defecit and lo and behold, a week later, total blockage occurred again. Massive chemical intervention again required just to feel sort of well, but aware there was a mass of unresolved issues lurking deep within. And piles from straining too much noooo:
GP was worse than useless. Blamed my shift changes and advised me to eat at the same time every day. Senokot wasn't working any more, so in desperation went to Holland & Barrett and bought some "Fruit & Fibre" chewy things that are figs, tamarind, prunes and rhubarb. These have worked to a good extent, but hopefully another 900g of Iceland Reaper chilli wings last night nailed it. This morning's many outpourings have left me a sweaty husk.
Gatwick? Well, you don't need me to tell you that it is an utter shistshow, as I predicted, and unlike previous years, there is really no light at the end of the tunnel.
My baggage boys are slaughtering themselves doing 8 straight 13 hour shifts, having 1 day off, then doing the same again. Most of these boys live on the South Coast, so at least 16 hours per day. Plus £400 in fuel each month. Double time is now paid for overtime and I'm seeing them paying £1,500 in tax per month, which is excellent - it pays for more pedestrian crossings to be painted in rainbow colours.
There are not enough staff ANYWHERE in the airport. No-one wants to work at an airport any more. From the total hassle of getting an airside pass, to the the staff car park being in another County, to having to go through Security every day, to getting up up 00:30 for a 03:00 start, abuse from rightly pissed-off passengers and petty internal squabbling it os no wonder that many have chosen not to return.
I'm back in tomorrow morning - and like all my colleagues/friends I will do my utmost. But it still won't be enough.
I have, however, bought 50 custard doughnuts for them all. And doughnuts help.
Blimey! happy100
Good to have you back, we were worried about you! redface:
Soppy sods. I'll die when I'm good and ready - and that's not yet. cloud9:
Thumbs:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
And what a post eeek: I guess no surprise that Gatwick is such a fiasco but helps to have the inside story
Post by: Nick on June 03, 2022, 04:36:58 PM
Post by: Steve on June 03, 2022, 04:39:45 PM
Brexit noooo:I doubt it other than it put these incompetents in power and they didn't even think about extending furlough for critical industries
Post by: Nick on June 03, 2022, 04:48:33 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 03, 2022, 05:23:52 PM
Brexit noooo:Or just companies being required to pay at least the legal minimum wage !!!
And as TMR says the conditions and hassle don't make this an attractive proposition.
Oh and I hope your bunged up situation is relieved soon .... eeek:
Throw a few heavy bags around to relive your tension ( just for a change lol:)
Post by: Just One More on June 03, 2022, 06:10:39 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 05, 2022, 04:49:18 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 08, 2022, 05:54:04 AM
They closed Luton airport ..(thinks Lorraine Chase )...will this make TMR more work .... rubschin:
Not really, we only received 1 diversion from Belfast - passengers offloaded and told to make their own way onwards, splash and dash of fuel and off it went back to Belfast.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 08, 2022, 06:20:26 AM
Monday night and Tuesday night primarily focussed on aircraft cleaning. The usual issues of staff not turning up, aircraft not connected to a power supply (try cleaning/hoovering a plane with no electricity...) and being aircraft being towed to another stand without us being notified were all dealt with, but the biggest - by far - problem was the amount of aircraft coming home really late, up to 3 hours. This causes a huge knock-on effect in that sod-all is landing before midnight, so sometimes the teams are waiting over an hour for their next clean, then a huge swathe arrive and they are left with 5 hours to clean 8 more.
All of this stems from very early the previous morning - yesterday over 20 flights were delayed by over an hour while they waited for standby crews to arrive. This delay rolls over and exacerbates as the day goes on. The last job on a daily flying schedule is cleaning it and my boys/girls are suffering most because of it.
But all in all, not a bad shift. Next 2 shifts are all nights evil:
Post by: Barman on June 08, 2022, 07:32:58 AM
2 days, 2 nights. Problems both halves. Day shifts (0600-1800) are primarily focussed on outbound baggage issues. Which I like. With the big Orange airline cancelling flights at late notice, mainly due to lack of flight deck or cabin crew, we find ourselves in possession of lots of bags for flights no longer operating. Obviously, these all have to be returned to the fuming passengers, once they've been escorted back through passport control to baggage reclaim. Rather than bother my boys who were clearing the outbound baggage for flights that were actually going, I took it upon myself to take all the cancelled flights bags back to the reclaim belts. I didn't stop for 4 hours and it was glorious. A proper workout - chucking over 1,000 bags on the reclaim belts before the passengers reached them. Cold comfort for them, for sure, but hopefully eased the pain slightly. Repeat for Sunday.
Monday night and Tuesday night primarily focussed on aircraft cleaning. The usual issues of staff not turning up, aircraft not connected to a power supply (try cleaning/hoovering a plane with no electricity...) and being aircraft being towed to another stand without us being notified were all dealt with, but the biggest - by far - problem was the amount of aircraft coming home really late, up to 3 hours. This causes a huge knock-on effect in that sod-all is landing before midnight, so sometimes the teams are waiting over an hour for their next clean, then a huge swathe arrive and they are left with 5 hours to clean 8 more.
All of this stems from very early the previous morning - yesterday over 20 flights were delayed by over an hour while they waited for standby crews to arrive. This delay rolls over and exacerbates as the day goes on. The last job on a daily flying schedule is cleaning it and my boys/girls are suffering most because of it.
But all in all, not a bad shift. Next 2 shifts are all nights evil:
You're doing a brilliant job! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 08, 2022, 08:05:28 AM
2 days, 2 nights. Problems both halves. Day shifts (0600-1800) are primarily focussed on outbound baggage issues. Which I like. With the big Orange airline cancelling flights at late notice, mainly due to lack of flight deck or cabin crew, we find ourselves in possession of lots of bags for flights no longer operating. Obviously, these all have to be returned to the fuming passengers, once they've been escorted back through passport control to baggage reclaim. Rather than bother my boys who were clearing the outbound baggage for flights that were actually going, I took it upon myself to take all the cancelled flights bags back to the reclaim belts. I didn't stop for 4 hours and it was glorious. A proper workout - chucking over 1,000 bags on the reclaim belts before the passengers reached them. Cold comfort for them, for sure, but hopefully eased the pain slightly. Repeat for Sunday.
Monday night and Tuesday night primarily focussed on aircraft cleaning. The usual issues of staff not turning up, aircraft not connected to a power supply (try cleaning/hoovering a plane with no electricity...) and being aircraft being towed to another stand without us being notified were all dealt with, but the biggest - by far - problem was the amount of aircraft coming home really late, up to 3 hours. This causes a huge knock-on effect in that sod-all is landing before midnight, so sometimes the teams are waiting over an hour for their next clean, then a huge swathe arrive and they are left with 5 hours to clean 8 more.
All of this stems from very early the previous morning - yesterday over 20 flights were delayed by over an hour while they waited for standby crews to arrive. This delay rolls over and exacerbates as the day goes on. The last job on a daily flying schedule is cleaning it and my boys/girls are suffering most because of it.
But all in all, not a bad shift. Next 2 shifts are all nights evil:
You're doing a brilliant job! Thumbs:
Thank you. But we all take a lot of pride in getting people off on time, every time, with their bags and a clean aircraft and quite frankly it is impossible with the staffing levels currently at Gatwick across the board. The big O needs to cut 50-60 flights per day to provide a reliable service.
That won't happen - a lot of the passengers lucky enought to actually go are using vouchers/credits from stupid Covid induced lockdowns - so that actual cash coming in is insufficient. They want *new" money coming in from the public.
They have, however, seemingly ignored the reputational damage being done - day by day - as the news reports it. It will take years before they are taken as a reliable service again. Typical accountant fools. Wankers.
Post by: Steve on June 08, 2022, 08:24:45 AM
Jeez what a farce2 days, 2 nights. Problems both halves. Day shifts (0600-1800) are primarily focussed on outbound baggage issues. Which I like. With the big Orange airline cancelling flights at late notice, mainly due to lack of flight deck or cabin crew, we find ourselves in possession of lots of bags for flights no longer operating. Obviously, these all have to be returned to the fuming passengers, once they've been escorted back through passport control to baggage reclaim. Rather than bother my boys who were clearing the outbound baggage for flights that were actually going, I took it upon myself to take all the cancelled flights bags back to the reclaim belts. I didn't stop for 4 hours and it was glorious. A proper workout - chucking over 1,000 bags on the reclaim belts before the passengers reached them. Cold comfort for them, for sure, but hopefully eased the pain slightly. Repeat for Sunday.
Monday night and Tuesday night primarily focussed on aircraft cleaning. The usual issues of staff not turning up, aircraft not connected to a power supply (try cleaning/hoovering a plane with no electricity...) and being aircraft being towed to another stand without us being notified were all dealt with, but the biggest - by far - problem was the amount of aircraft coming home really late, up to 3 hours. This causes a huge knock-on effect in that sod-all is landing before midnight, so sometimes the teams are waiting over an hour for their next clean, then a huge swathe arrive and they are left with 5 hours to clean 8 more.
All of this stems from very early the previous morning - yesterday over 20 flights were delayed by over an hour while they waited for standby crews to arrive. This delay rolls over and exacerbates as the day goes on. The last job on a daily flying schedule is cleaning it and my boys/girls are suffering most because of it.
But all in all, not a bad shift. Next 2 shifts are all nights evil:
You're doing a brilliant job! Thumbs:
Thank you. But we all take a lot of pride in getting people off on time, every time, with their bags and a clean aircraft and quite frankly it is impossible with the staffing levels currently at Gatwick across the board. The big O needs to cut 50-60 flights per day to provide a reliable service.
That won't happen - a lot of the passengers lucky enought to actually go are using vouchers/credits from stupid Covid induced lockdowns - so that actual cash coming in is insufficient. They want *new" money coming in from the public.
They have, however, seemingly ignored the reputational damage being done - day by day - as the news reports it. It will take years before they are taken as a reliable service again. Typical accountant fools. Wankers.
And what BM said, great work.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 16, 2022, 06:49:05 PM
Not much to report apart from a passenger dying, a ramp worker with a severely dislocated knee, screaming in pain, waiting 7 hours at the top of some steps for an ambulance and an aircraft cleaner collapsing on their first night.
And cancellations. Lots of last minute cancellations.
Post by: Steve on June 16, 2022, 06:55:30 PM
4 nights straight just completed.eeek: and noooo:
Not much to report apart from a passenger dying, a ramp worker with a severely dislocated knee, screaming in pain, waiting 7 hours at the top of some steps for an ambulance and an aircraft cleaner collapsing on their first night.
And cancellations. Lots of last minute cancellations.
Popcorn:
Post by: Barman on June 16, 2022, 07:08:14 PM
4 nights straight just completed.
Not much to report apart from a passenger dying, a ramp worker with a severely dislocated knee, screaming in pain, waiting 7 hours at the top of some steps for an ambulance and an aircraft cleaner collapsing on their first night.
And cancellations. Lots of last minute cancellations.
Shame you couldn't fuck up the SiL's flight to Turkey today... evil:
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2022, 11:24:12 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-61837369
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2022, 11:36:01 AM
Oh shit, why do I get the impression it's ground staff that will get the blame for this Darwinesque stupidity by an impatient disabled passenger?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-61837369
I know... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2022, 01:31:58 PM
Oh shit, why do I get the impression it's ground staff that will get the blame for this Darwinesque stupidity by an impatient disabled passenger?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-61837369
Yes, there are too few staff at Wilson James to effectively move all the PRMs speedily. But also yes, this older, typically male chap made sure his wife was sorted and decided to go it alone. He would have been collected approximately 15 minutes later.
The escalator joining the main terminal to pier 6 is long and high. He was half way up it when he collapsed and bounced off all the steps on his way down. Massive head injuries. A flight dispatcher rushed to help and took her hi-viz off to wrap round his head to try to stop his smashed skull disintegrating. She's off now for a bit, totally traumatised.
They are still picking bis of skull out of the escalator.
Another passenger took a tumble on the same escalator the day after. A few stitches aside, he'll be OK.
Aviation - such a glamorous job cry:
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2022, 01:36:53 PM
Oh shit, why do I get the impression it's ground staff that will get the blame for this Darwinesque stupidity by an impatient disabled passenger?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-61837369
Yes, there are too few staff at Wilson James to effectively move all the PRMs speedily. But also yes, this older, typically male chap made sure his wife was sorted and decided to go it alone. He would have been collected approximately 15 minutes later.
The escalator joining the main terminal to pier 6 is long and high. He was half way up it when he collapsed and bounced off all the steps on his way down. Massive head injuries. A flight dispatcher rushed to help and took her hi-viz off to wrap round his head to try to stop his smashed skull disintegrating. She's off now for a bit, totally traumatised.
They are still picking bis of skull out of the escalator.
Another passenger took a tumble on the same escalator the day after. A few stitches aside, he'll be OK.
Aviation - such a glamorous job cry:
Horrible for everybody concerned... cry:
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2022, 02:08:21 PM
Absolutely cry: cry:Oh shit, why do I get the impression it's ground staff that will get the blame for this Darwinesque stupidity by an impatient disabled passenger?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-61837369
Yes, there are too few staff at Wilson James to effectively move all the PRMs speedily. But also yes, this older, typically male chap made sure his wife was sorted and decided to go it alone. He would have been collected approximately 15 minutes later.
The escalator joining the main terminal to pier 6 is long and high. He was half way up it when he collapsed and bounced off all the steps on his way down. Massive head injuries. A flight dispatcher rushed to help and took her hi-viz off to wrap round his head to try to stop his smashed skull disintegrating. She's off now for a bit, totally traumatised.
They are still picking bis of skull out of the escalator.
Another passenger took a tumble on the same escalator the day after. A few stitches aside, he'll be OK.
Aviation - such a glamorous job cry:
Horrible for everybody concerned... cry:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2022, 02:14:54 PM
Regardless of the insignificant and theatrical cut in flights today, it's too little, too late.
I'm hearing that a Ramp worker has collapsed today, after cooking in the sun trying to get things out on time. All for £12.80 per hour. He's probably been out since 05:00 with only a 30 minute break.
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2022, 02:16:16 PM
It will regrettably, happen again.noooo:
Regardless of the insignificant and theatrical cut in flights today, it's too little, too late.
I'm hearing that a Ramp worker has collapsed today, after cooking in the sun trying to get things out on time. All for £12.80 per hour. He's probably been out since 05:00 with only a 30 minute break.
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2022, 02:25:24 PM
noooo: noooo:It will regrettably, happen again.noooo:
Regardless of the insignificant and theatrical cut in flights today, it's too little, too late.
I'm hearing that a Ramp worker has collapsed today, after cooking in the sun trying to get things out on time. All for £12.80 per hour. He's probably been out since 05:00 with only a 30 minute break.
Look after yourself TMR!
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2022, 02:42:11 PM
Most nights I spend 1800-2000 in the office sorting stuff out and getting the aircraft cleaners off and busy, then I take my 2000 finish bag pullers to the South Terminal (where their car park is) ciggie with big Z on the way back, more admin shite, take the 2100 finishers back to the South, more admin shite, take the 2200 finishers back to the South, more admin shite until about 2315 then another ciggie with big Z before I start auditing how clean some of the completed aircraft are. Will finish that about 0215, brief my 0300 bag pulling bunch and may end up helping there (depending on staff numbers) until 0530, utterly knackered. Within the baggage sorting area, there are 6 lines where 49 different flight bags come down during a day. We were very short of staff Wednesday morning, so I shifted all the bags on one line, to stop things getting behind. First 3 flights were Funchal, some place called Paphos, Kefalonia and then 6 "little" flights - Charles de Gaulle, Basel, Lyson, Edinburgh, Belfast and Geneva. I probably pulled 400 bags in an hour and a half and by god, it felt good.
Didn't feel so good when I crawled out of bed at 1500, later that day. Body was hurty. Sucks this getting old shit, dunnit?
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2022, 02:55:59 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2022, 03:07:55 PM
I suspect a deficiency of Guinness and Youngs
I've not had any Young's bitter for probably 3 years. My very local posh Young's pub is tooooooo expensive. Last I heard, Ordinary was about £4.50. Guinness £6.40.
I prefer to go early to the Wetherspoon's - before the oiks or coffin dodgers turn up. Guinness £3.19. 4 pints, bit of shopping, home before midday. Also has the benefit of avoiding seeing the flabbery of a lot of the local oiks. Food/starvation crisis my arse!
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2022, 03:20:22 PM
Thanks, but no need to worry - I'm inside most of the time - either the air conditioned office, or the baggage sorting area with the speedoors open to give some ventilation, as the air conditioning can't cope with a huge, tin roofed building.
Most nights I spend 1800-2000 in the office sorting stuff out and getting the aircraft cleaners off and busy, then I take my 2000 finish bag pullers to the South Terminal (where their car park is) ciggie with big Z on the way back, more admin shite, take the 2100 finishers back to the South, more admin shite, take the 2200 finishers back to the South, more admin shite until about 2315 then another ciggie with big Z before I start auditing how clean some of the completed aircraft are. Will finish that about 0215, brief my 0300 bag pulling bunch and may end up helping there (depending on staff numbers) until 0530, utterly knackered. Within the baggage sorting area, there are 6 lines where 49 different flight bags come down during a day. We were very short of staff Wednesday morning, so I shifted all the bags on one line, to stop things getting behind. First 3 flights were Funchal, some place called Paphos, Kefalonia and then 6 "little" flights - Charles de Gaulle, Basel, Lyson, Edinburgh, Belfast and Geneva. I probably pulled 400 bags in an hour and a half and by god, it felt good.
Didn't feel so good when I crawled out of bed at 1500, later that day. Body was hurty. Sucks this getting old shit, dunnit?
worthy:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2022, 03:28:30 PM
Thanks, but no need to worry - I'm inside most of the time - either the air conditioned office, or the baggage sorting area with the speedoors open to give some ventilation, as the air conditioning can't cope with a huge, tin roofed building.
Most nights I spend 1800-2000 in the office sorting stuff out and getting the aircraft cleaners off and busy, then I take my 2000 finish bag pullers to the South Terminal (where their car park is) ciggie with big Z on the way back, more admin shite, take the 2100 finishers back to the South, more admin shite, take the 2200 finishers back to the South, more admin shite until about 2315 then another ciggie with big Z before I start auditing how clean some of the completed aircraft are. Will finish that about 0215, brief my 0300 bag pulling bunch and may end up helping there (depending on staff numbers) until 0530, utterly knackered. Within the baggage sorting area, there are 6 lines where 49 different flight bags come down during a day. We were very short of staff Wednesday morning, so I shifted all the bags on one line, to stop things getting behind. First 3 flights were Funchal, some place called Paphos, Kefalonia and then 6 "little" flights - Charles de Gaulle, Basel, Lyson, Edinburgh, Belfast and Geneva. I probably pulled 400 bags in an hour and a half and by god, it felt good.
Didn't feel so good when I crawled out of bed at 1500, later that day. Body was hurty. Sucks this getting old shit, dunnit?
worthy:
If you're half way fit and a stubborn old goat, chucking lots of bags is easy. I could do it all day and if the basic wages were better, I would. As you are well aware, it's the management side of it that is the biggest headache. Petty schoolgound squabblng, dealing with skivers, trying to organise sufficient cover/overtime to make it all work (sort of) disciplinary/accident investigations. All that shite.
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2022, 03:30:41 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2022, 03:54:25 PM
https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=14899.0 (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=14899.0) whistle:
I don't have time to read all of your carefully constructed posts. My apologies redface:
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2022, 10:49:25 AM
https://news.sky.com/story/heathrow-asks-airlines-to-cancel-10-of-flights-today-as-airport-faces-baggage-backlog-12637228
'Heathrow has asked airlines to cancel 10% of their flights today as the airport faces a baggage backlog.
Problems with the baggage system left hundreds of travellers waiting for over three hours during the weekend to retrieve their luggage, with no explanation from staff.'
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2022, 06:42:19 AM
Life is not a competition, but ineveitably with my gang doing one half of the shift and the "other" side do the other half, there are always comparisons to be made and a tacit rivalry. My half of the shift just completed 4 days with very few delays resulting from our efforts. The "other" side starting this morning...a quick look at what's happened since I left reveals they have already caused 2 fuck ups.
Some staff are doing so much overtime, they are grossing 7k a month eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2022, 06:53:58 AM
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2022, 06:59:02 AM
Make that 3 fuck up...so far...
lol: lol: lol:
7K... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2022, 07:05:28 AM
Make that 3 fuck up...so far...
lol: lol: lol:
7K... rubschin:
Yup. Work 13 hours for 3 of your 4 days off (at double time + £50 per day) then a day off. Repeat.
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2022, 07:09:37 AM
Make that 3 fuck up...so far...
lol: lol: lol:
7K... rubschin:
Yup. Work 13 hours for 3 of your 4 days off (at double time + £50 per day) then a day off. Repeat.
Nah, I wouldn't be able to run the pub would I...? noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 24, 2022, 07:14:31 AM
Make that 3 fuck up...so far...
lol: lol: lol:
7K... rubschin:
Yup. Work 13 hours for 3 of your 4 days off (at double time + £50 per day) then a day off. Repeat.
Nah, I wouldn't be able to run the pub would I...? noooo:
Indeed. And the amount of tax they are paying so that the gubbnment can spunk it on utter shite makes me question their sanity. Most I will do is 39 hours, above that the taxation vs. reward is marginal.
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2022, 07:22:58 AM
Make that 3 fuck up...so far...
lol: lol: lol:
7K... rubschin:
Yup. Work 13 hours for 3 of your 4 days off (at double time + £50 per day) then a day off. Repeat.
Nah, I wouldn't be able to run the pub would I...? noooo:
Indeed. And the amount of tax they are paying so that the gubbnment can spunk it on utter shite makes me question their sanity. Most I will do is 39 hours, above that the taxation vs. reward is marginal.
Good point well made! Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 24, 2022, 08:20:32 AM
Well, we don't currently have any baggage problems systems wise, just staffing wise. Like everyone else, simply not enough of them.eeek: eeek:
Life is not a competition, but ineveitably with my gang doing one half of the shift and the "other" side do the other half, there are always comparisons to be made and a tacit rivalry. My half of the shift just completed 4 days with very few delays resulting from our efforts. The "other" side starting this morning...a quick look at what's happened since I left reveals they have already caused 2 fuck ups.
Some staff are doing so much overtime, they are grossing 7k a month eeek:
Post by: apc2010 on June 24, 2022, 12:56:55 PM
Well, we don't currently have any baggage problems systems wise, just staffing wise. Like everyone else, simply not enough of them.eeek: eeek:
Life is not a competition, but ineveitably with my gang doing one half of the shift and the "other" side do the other half, there are always comparisons to be made and a tacit rivalry. My half of the shift just completed 4 days with very few delays resulting from our efforts. The "other" side starting this morning...a quick look at what's happened since I left reveals they have already caused 2 fuck ups.
Some staff are doing so much overtime, they are grossing 7k a month eeek:
eeek: eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 04, 2022, 05:44:02 PM
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 04, 2022, 05:46:20 PM
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2022, 05:56:44 PM
One of the flights to Rhodes today was delayed for about 2 hours as it took a long time to load the bags into the aircraft. This was mainly due to the fact that the chap inside the aircraft hold had a heart attack and died. He was 61.
Poor sod... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 04, 2022, 06:06:29 PM
Post by: Steve on July 04, 2022, 06:49:14 PM
noooo: noooo:One of the flights to Rhodes today was delayed for about 2 hours as it took a long time to load the bags into the aircraft. This was mainly due to the fact that the chap inside the aircraft hold had a heart attack and died. He was 61.
Poor sod... noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2022, 07:14:30 PM
It's awful. Modern employment laws prohibit discrimination - rightly so - but this is a tough game. Common sense should come into play sometimes..."thank's for appyling, love your enthusiasm, but this really isn't for you..." sort of thing.
Poor fella noooo:..the Brat is going to Rhodes next week from Gatwick . Could you please make sure that goes ...I need the break lol:
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2022, 07:20:02 PM
It's awful. Modern employment laws prohibit discrimination - rightly so - but this is a tough game. Common sense should come into play sometimes..."thank's for appyling, love your enthusiasm, but this really isn't for you..." sort of thing.
Poor fella noooo:..the Brat is going to Rhodes next week from Gatwick . Could you please make sure that goes ...I need the break lol:
In the hold you say...? rubschin:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2022, 07:44:23 PM
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2022, 07:46:02 PM
That would do nicely lol: :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on July 04, 2022, 07:55:36 PM
It's awful. Modern employment laws prohibit discrimination - rightly so - but this is a tough game. Common sense should come into play sometimes..."thank's for appyling, love your enthusiasm, but this really isn't for you..." sort of thing.
Thumbs:
When I worked in Logistics for Christian Salvessen we got told that the warehouse had to employ women too .....was a complete disaster ....12 women amongst 150/200 men firstly was distracting ....and they did not have the strength ....the project lasted 3 months.. noooo: women left ... noooo:
Post by: Just One More on July 04, 2022, 07:57:06 PM
noooo: noooo:One of the flights to Rhodes today was delayed for about 2 hours as it took a long time to load the bags into the aircraft. This was mainly due to the fact that the chap inside the aircraft hold had a heart attack and died. He was 61.
Poor sod... noooo:
How awful. My commiserations TMR
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 10, 2022, 06:31:23 AM
None of this sort of stuff happened up to 2020, wonder what's causing it?
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2022, 07:04:57 AM
In the last month, 1 dead Ramp colleague and 2 dead passengers. The 2nd one didn't make the news as it was "only" a heart attack and not a death plunge down the escalator. Also 5 colleagues have had seizures.
None of this sort of stuff happened up to 2020, wonder what's causing it?
rubschin:
Hopefully no fatalities on BA 2670 today...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 10, 2022, 07:21:19 AM
In the last month, 1 dead Ramp colleague and 2 dead passengers. The 2nd one didn't make the news as it was "only" a heart attack and not a death plunge down the escalator. Also 5 colleagues have had seizures.
None of this sort of stuff happened up to 2020, wonder what's causing it?
rubschin:
Hopefully no fatalities on BA 2670 today...
Not an orange plane, not involved with them.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 10, 2022, 07:27:28 AM
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2022, 08:07:27 AM
...but it's waiting to take off. Taxied at 08:02. G-GATR, a 20 year old knacker with 2-stroke IAE engines.
lol: lol: lol: Thanks!
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2022, 09:23:43 AM
...but it's waiting to take off. Taxied at 08:02. G-GATR, a 20 year old knacker with 2-stroke IAE engines.lol:
20 years old is but a youth in commercial transports
Post by: apc2010 on July 10, 2022, 05:18:46 PM
...but it's waiting to take off. Taxied at 08:02. G-GATR, a 20 year old knacker with 2-stroke IAE engines.
lol: lol: lol: Thanks!
There is a "60 year old ..2 stroke ..waiting " joke there which I will swerve.... whistle:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 10, 2022, 08:10:06 PM
...but it's waiting to take off. Taxied at 08:02. G-GATR, a 20 year old knacker with 2-stroke IAE engines.
lol: lol: lol: Thanks!
There is a "60 year old ..2 stroke ..waiting " joke there which I will swerve.... whistle:
Who are you and what have you done with the real Apey? scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 11, 2022, 07:59:23 AM
...but it's waiting to take off. Taxied at 08:02. G-GATR, a 20 year old knacker with 2-stroke IAE engines.lol:
20 years old is but a youth in commercial transports
Orange's oldest is 16.5 years. Average age 9.5. Average age of a A320 (like G-GATR) is 7.7.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 11, 2022, 08:07:01 AM
Relying on people to do overtime was never going to work long term - people are knackered and unwilling to see so much of their hard earned handed over to the treasury to waste.
And we haven't even hit the school holidays yet...
Post by: Steve on July 11, 2022, 08:13:41 AM
:thumbsup: ta...but it's waiting to take off. Taxied at 08:02. G-GATR, a 20 year old knacker with 2-stroke IAE engines.lol:
20 years old is but a youth in commercial transports
Orange's oldest is 16.5 years. Average age 9.5. Average age of a A320 (like G-GATR) is 7.7.
When I used to fly a lot I'd make a (sad) habit of looking at that plate on the doorway that says when originally made. First time I saw I was getting on a 25 year old one I went eeek:
Seems nowadays they really sweat the assets so they get taken out through too many cycles limitations. And I guess fuel efficiency is more important too.
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2022, 04:11:58 PM
Looking at yesterday's figures, it seems like the dam finally broke and it all turned to shit. Over 100 delays purely down to lack of baggage loaders. The afternoon Pafos flight, for example, delayed by 3 1/4 hours as simply no-one available to load the bags.
Relying on people to do overtime was never going to work long term - people are knackered and unwilling to see so much of their hard earned handed over to the treasury to waste.
And we haven't even hit the school holidays yet...
noooo:
Post by: Steve on July 11, 2022, 04:34:37 PM
noooo: noooo:Looking at yesterday's figures, it seems like the dam finally broke and it all turned to shit. Over 100 delays purely down to lack of baggage loaders. The afternoon Pafos flight, for example, delayed by 3 1/4 hours as simply no-one available to load the bags.
Relying on people to do overtime was never going to work long term - people are knackered and unwilling to see so much of their hard earned handed over to the treasury to waste.
And we haven't even hit the school holidays yet...
noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 18, 2022, 06:44:51 AM
Bed soon, firstly need to have sufficient nightcaps to ensure I sleep through the worst of the heat. I expect to wake up to the sound of ambulance sirens and a massively reduced population... ::)
Post by: Barman on July 18, 2022, 09:44:17 AM
Another shift finished, another display of ineptitude, last minute cancellations and general misery. No dead passengers/staff though so that's a bonus. School holidays start at the end of the week - or probably now as schools are closing as it's a bit warm (teachers never miss a chance to bunk off themselves) - and I am back Friday morning for another 4 days in purgatory.
Bed soon, firstly need to have sufficient nightcaps to ensure I sleep through the worst of the heat. I expect to wake up to the sound of ambulance sirens and a massively reduced population... ::)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on July 18, 2022, 12:21:28 PM
Another shift finished, another display of ineptitude, last minute cancellations and general misery. No dead passengers/staff though so that's a bonus. School holidays start at the end of the week - or probably now as schools are closing as it's a bit warm (teachers never miss a chance to bunk off themselves) - and I am back Friday morning for another 4 days in purgatory.
Bed soon, firstly need to have sufficient nightcaps to ensure I sleep through the worst of the heat. I expect to wake up to the sound of ambulance sirens and a massively reduced population... ::)
lol: lol: lol:
;D ;D Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 19, 2022, 12:26:36 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2022, 04:38:04 AM
First, we had SmartLynx who supply, basically 78.5 tonne paperweights - if one of their aircraft actually manages to complete a full days schedule, it is a miracle. These frames have passed through multiple hands and are basically hounds - they won't fall out of the sky - but that is because they don't get off the ground. And the interiors are utterly yukky, more chewing gum than carpet. The remote stands in Gatwick are littered with these white knackers awaiting tech fixes.
Now we have a new additional supplier - Avion Express - and so far they've been pretty good. Despite the purple carpet and sidewalls (ex Wizz Air birds) Nick would probably like them lol:
The next month promises to be utterly shite, but the double pay + bonus for overtime remains and staffing levels are gradually getting up to where they should have been 2 months ago, so a sliver of light emerges.
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2022, 04:55:22 AM
We need extra capacity. Due to the economic uncertainty the big O has taken a justifiable decision to lease in extra temporary capacity in the form of wet-lease, or ACMI (Aircaft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) outfits, rather than taking all the new aircraft they've ordered and all the attendant crew. Demand may well fall off a cliff when the full impact of inflation/fuel price rices hits hard, cheaper to offload the ACMI company.
First, we had SmartLynx who supply, basically 78.5 tonne paperweights - if one of their aircraft actually manages to complete a full days schedule, it is a miracle. These frames have passed through multiple hands and are basically hounds - they won't fall out of the sky - but that is because they don't get off the ground. And the interiors are utterly yukky, more chewing gum than carpet. The remote stands in Gatwick are littered with these white knackers awaiting tech fixes.
Now we have a new additional supplier - Avion Express - and so far they've been pretty good. Despite the purple carpet and sidewalls (ex Wizz Air birds) Nick would probably like them lol:
The next month promises to be utterly shite, but the double pay + bonus for overtime remains and staffing levels are gradually getting up to where they should have been 2 months ago, so a sliver of light emerges.
lol: lol: lol:
Great news for you! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2022, 04:58:36 AM
We need extra capacity. Due to the economic uncertainty the big O has taken a justifiable decision to lease in extra temporary capacity in the form of wet-lease, or ACMI (Aircaft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) outfits, rather than taking all the new aircraft they've ordered and all the attendant crew. Demand may well fall off a cliff when the full impact of inflation/fuel price rices hits hard, cheaper to offload the ACMI company.
First, we had SmartLynx who supply, basically 78.5 tonne paperweights - if one of their aircraft actually manages to complete a full days schedule, it is a miracle. These frames have passed through multiple hands and are basically hounds - they won't fall out of the sky - but that is because they don't get off the ground. And the interiors are utterly yukky, more chewing gum than carpet. The remote stands in Gatwick are littered with these white knackers awaiting tech fixes.
Now we have a new additional supplier - Avion Express - and so far they've been pretty good. Despite the purple carpet and sidewalls (ex Wizz Air birds) Nick would probably like them lol:
The next month promises to be utterly shite, but the double pay + bonus for overtime remains and staffing levels are gradually getting up to where they should have been 2 months ago, so a sliver of light emerges.
lol: lol: lol:
Great news for you! Thumbs:
Why?
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2022, 05:00:26 AM
We need extra capacity. Due to the economic uncertainty the big O has taken a justifiable decision to lease in extra temporary capacity in the form of wet-lease, or ACMI (Aircaft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) outfits, rather than taking all the new aircraft they've ordered and all the attendant crew. Demand may well fall off a cliff when the full impact of inflation/fuel price rices hits hard, cheaper to offload the ACMI company.
First, we had SmartLynx who supply, basically 78.5 tonne paperweights - if one of their aircraft actually manages to complete a full days schedule, it is a miracle. These frames have passed through multiple hands and are basically hounds - they won't fall out of the sky - but that is because they don't get off the ground. And the interiors are utterly yukky, more chewing gum than carpet. The remote stands in Gatwick are littered with these white knackers awaiting tech fixes.
Now we have a new additional supplier - Avion Express - and so far they've been pretty good. Despite the purple carpet and sidewalls (ex Wizz Air birds) Nick would probably like them lol:
The next month promises to be utterly shite, but the double pay + bonus for overtime remains and staffing levels are gradually getting up to where they should have been 2 months ago, so a sliver of light emerges.
lol: lol: lol:
Great news for you! Thumbs:
Why?
More pay and staff...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2022, 05:12:20 AM
On the face of it, yes, but none of the newbies are qualified to drive airside yet, so they have limited use. Drivers is what we need, but the training backlog is huge.
The double time + bonus, personally, is a huge thing - 2 days overtime a month more than trebles my expendable cash. A good thing. I have done 1 day overtime in July. I might do 2 in August. Any more and the tax man gets veeeerrry hungry.
Problem is, I'm knaclered. Permanently. Old age....
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2022, 05:20:41 AM
OIC.
On the face of it, yes, but none of the newbies are qualified to drive airside yet, so they have limited use. Drivers is what we need, but the training backlog is huge.
The double time + bonus, personally, is a huge thing - 2 days overtime a month more than trebles my expendable cash. A good thing. I have done 1 day overtime in July. I might do 2 in August. Any more and the tax man gets veeeerrry hungry.
Problem is, I'm knaclered. Permanently. Old age....
Welcome to my werld... surrender:
Post by: Steve on August 05, 2022, 05:49:38 PM
They just did an item on South East today about the first commercial flights Gatwick to Boston being launched today (by Jet Blue)
So I must have imagined all those god awful North West Orient DC10 flights to Boston from Gatwick in the 80s and 90s then ::) And I bet others have been doing it since.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 06, 2022, 06:05:10 AM
Stupid BBC
They just did an item on South East today about the first commercial flights Gatwick to Boston being launched today (by Jet Blue)
So I must have imagined all those god awful North West Orient DC10 flights to Boston from Gatwick in the 80s and 90s then ::) And I bet others have been doing it since.
Possibly the first using a narrowbody? (A321-271NX)
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2022, 07:24:55 AM
Could beStupid BBC
They just did an item on South East today about the first commercial flights Gatwick to Boston being launched today (by Jet Blue)
So I must have imagined all those god awful North West Orient DC10 flights to Boston from Gatwick in the 80s and 90s then ::) And I bet others have been doing it since.
Possibly the first using a narrowbody? (A321-271NX)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 04, 2022, 06:50:51 AM
This morning, though, I was asked what we are going to get as a pay rise this year - negotiations start in October - and I said I simply didn't know. And I don't. We had a 10% rise in March. I told them that I though it unlikely the union would start at anything less then 20%, but this was fanciful.
Cue the onlsaught - "my petrol/diesel/gas/electric is so much now we need at least that..." And they do. So do I. There aren't too many people in the country that don't.
I reminded them all, that 30 months ago, during similar briefings, I told them that any lockdown/furlough they thought would be a jolly wheeze would ultimately come back and kick their arses and that they would whinge like babies when it did. One twat blurted about Ukraine - told him to wake the fuck up. This was in the pipeline from the very moment the "3 weeks to flatten the curve" rubbish was first touted. And yet they begged it to continue so they could enjoy a few months at 80% for doing nothing. And then again. And again.
All for something marginally nastier that the yearly flu. You fell for the fake Chinese videos of people dropping dead in China. You made wrong assumptions about the situation in Italy, you took a "vaccine" not for health reasons, but for convenience. To travel. To go to a theatre. You were hood-winked and now you have to pay for it. Admit you were wrong, you were weak and easily led. Start thinking for yourself. Research facts, consider them and make a personal judgement.
And stop whingeing, get working and pay for the damage you brought about yourselves, you feeble sheep.
Post by: Barman on September 04, 2022, 10:18:36 AM
I have to do a briefing just before my baggage boys start their morning shifts - these vary in time between 0300 and 0500. Usually it's just a heads-up on the number of bags we are expecting, anything weather related they need to know about, overtime incentives and other such stuff. Then I invite questions - again the usual questions are asked.
This morning, though, I was asked what we are going to get as a pay rise this year - negotiations start in October - and I said I simply didn't know. And I don't. We had a 10% rise in March. I told them that I though it unlikely the union would start at anything less then 20%, but this was fanciful.
Cue the onlsaught - "my petrol/diesel/gas/electric is so much now we need at least that..." And they do. So do I. There aren't too many people in the country that don't.
I reminded them all, that 30 months ago, during similar briefings, I told them that any lockdown/furlough they thought would be a jolly wheeze would ultimately come back and kick their arses and that they would whinge like babies when it did. One twat blurted about Ukraine - told him to wake the fuck up. This was in the pipeline from the very moment the "3 weeks to flatten the curve" rubbish was first touted. And yet they begged it to continue so they could enjoy a few months at 80% for doing nothing. And then again. And again.
All for something marginally nastier that the yearly flu. You fell for the fake Chinese videos of people dropping dead in China. You made wrong assumptions about the situation in Italy, you took a "vaccine" not for health reasons, but for convenience. To travel. To go to a theatre. You were hood-winked and now you have to pay for it. Admit you were wrong, you were weak and easily led. Start thinking for yourself. Research facts, consider them and make a personal judgement.
And stop whingeing, get working and pay for the damage you brought about yourselves, you feeble sheep.
Top Man! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 29, 2022, 08:08:30 AM
This all ends Saturday, back to normal 1.5x overtime rate. No-one is signing up for overtime.
The "summer schedule" doesn't end until 30th October and thus we will be woefully short-staffed and delays will resume with a vengeance. I give it 2 days before another "incentive" in invoked...
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2022, 02:07:49 PM
The clusterfuckery continues. In a bid to stave off the horrific level of delays, treble time for overtime has been payable for the past 2 months. Some blokes, doing all the overtime possible have been clearing £9,500 a month eeek:
This all ends Saturday, back to normal 1.5x overtime rate. No-one is signing up for overtime.
The "summer schedule" doesn't end until 30th October and thus we will be woefully short-staffed and delays will resume with a vengeance. I give it 2 days before another "incentive" in invoked...
Borrow us a fiver...? whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on September 29, 2022, 04:07:05 PM
The clusterfuckery continues. In a bid to stave off the horrific level of delays, treble time for overtime has been payable for the past 2 months. Some blokes, doing all the overtime possible have been clearing £9,500 a month eeek:
This all ends Saturday, back to normal 1.5x overtime rate. No-one is signing up for overtime.
The "summer schedule" doesn't end until 30th October and thus we will be woefully short-staffed and delays will resume with a vengeance. I give it 2 days before another "incentive" in invoked...
Borrow us a fiver...? whistle:
Shocked:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 24, 2022, 07:24:52 AM
I try not to do much overtime since I'm knackered from the 4 days/nights I do. But they were desperate and a bit of arm-twisting made me agree to 2 extra nights. 1st extra night, no dramas. Last night - due to the weather turned into fucking chaos. 33 last minute cancellations, many with passengers already onboard. And their bags in the hold. Getting the passengers off and de-controlled is easy enough, but getting the bags off once they're loaded is another matter, when the loading/offloading team are busy still trying to sort out the flights that ARE actually going to depart.
Before too long, hundreds of passengers in baggage reclaim and none of their bags being brought back. Front of House staff doing their best to arrange hotel accommodation to those delayed overnight, and most of them fucking off sharpish at 2200 despite being offered x3 pay and £200 to stay longer.
1 particular passenger had left the reclaim area, gone through customs and arrived at Front of House stating she didn't get her bag and had vital medication in it.
I'm trying to sort out what planes are where, what ones aren't coming back tonight and thus which ones need cleaning.
Then comes the phone call...from the big, big boss. "TMR, no-one available Front of House to take medication needing lady back through security to baggage reclaim to get her bag/medication, can "you" do it." For "you" read "must".
Off I trot, Front of House calm, few passengers about, she sees old shaved headed bloke in hi-viz jacket and runs straight at me. So I checked her boarding pass, confirmed it was the right passenger and said "off we go", easy peasy. Escort back through customs, small walk to the reclaim belt to get her bag, walk her back though the "red" channel.
Turn the corner to witness the seething mass of passengers who have been waiting 4+ hours for their bags. I'm suddendly a human magnet and am swarmed by finger pointing, spitting and agressive passengers. And I don't blame them.
Since I have escorted this lady through, she cannot leave my side as she has been landside and is only allowed airside if escorted. She witnesses the full horror of pissed-iff passengers, but she cannot leave my side. And then the cherry on the top...her bag is STILL on a plane and hasn't been offloaded for 4 hours. I cannot leave her, neither can I take her back landside until she gets her bag/medication.
She's a tiny thing, probably only 18 years old. I make many phone calls, with people shouting in my ear, to the big, big boss telling him to get the fucking Gibraltor bags to reclaim NOW. Only problem is, they don't know where the plane is...it was towed to a remote stand to make way for inbound flights.
After an hour of being abused, spat at, told I am a bald cunt (which is probably true) the girl needing the medication shouted loudly that "I need to get a drink from the vending machine over there". The other shouty passengers heard and I announced that I had to escort her. Half way to the vending machine she told me she only said it to get me away from the baying mob. I could have kissed her.
10 minutes later her bag eventually turned up and I escorted through the "red" channell out of the airport. "Where is Sofitel?", she asked. Perfect opportunity...it's about 300 yards away, but obscured by the car park. Walked her to the hotel, had a couple of cigarettes, went back through security intending to back to the office...
...but then was accosted by a bunch of passengers whose Belfast flight had been cancelled. They had been "de-controlled" though International Arrivals (standard procedure, even for domestic flights) but, for some reason, their bags had been put on the domestic reclaim belts - totally separate area. No way they can retrieve them. Clusterfuck. Being of Belfast heritage I probably had more sympathy, but this was actually something I could do something about. If those bags were there, I could get them and bring them onto the International Arrival belts, so I asked them to give me 10 minutes to walk round and see if they were there - and they were. Only about 50 or so. Went back into the passengers and told them I had found them and to give me 20 minutes or so to get a baggage buggy and carts to move them round to where they could retieve them. Off I trot again, buggy, baggage cart off round to Domestic reclaim and manually move all 47 bags the 100 yards or so on to the baggage cart outside. Knackered. Realise I'm not 44 anymore. Back round to International arrivals, requested belt 3 as there is a door through to the passenger reclaim area so I could call them all over. Parked the buggy and cart, opened the door and called them - they came scampering over. Closed the door, offloaded all 47 bags in 4 minutes and went straight back through the door to apologise for the delay. Every single passenger took time to thank me for helping and I have a whole heap of Guinnness waiting for me in Belfast when I next go. Lovely, patient people.
Went back to the office. Had a coffee. Briefed all the baggage boys and girls, sent all reports including the "Shift handover report" including my free text stating that "TMR was sent, as a sacrificial lamb, to baggage reclaim as the big, big, boss was too scared to face them himself."
I was meant to stay until 0545, I left at 0445, sod the extra money...I met the big, big boss in the smoking area about 0330 and he thanked me but could offer no explanation why he wasn't there. "Busy" apparently. Poof. And he's huge, makes Schwartzenegger look like Twiggy.
I'm rambling, goodnight. Apparently a company Counsellor is going to ring me today to see if I need need support...
Post by: Barman on October 24, 2022, 07:35:12 AM
Well then, what a night.
I try not to do much overtime since I'm knackered from the 4 days/nights I do. But they were desperate and a bit of arm-twisting made me agree to 2 extra nights. 1st extra night, no dramas. Last night - due to the weather turned into fucking chaos. 33 last minute cancellations, many with passengers already onboard. And their bags in the hold. Getting the passengers off and de-controlled is easy enough, but getting the bags off once they're loaded is another matter, when the loading/offloading team are busy still trying to sort out the flights that ARE actually going to depart.
Before too long, hundreds of passengers in baggage reclaim and none of their bags being brought back. Front of House staff doing their best to arrange hotel accommodation to those delayed overnight, and most of them fucking off sharpish at 2200 despite being offered x3 pay and £200 to stay longer.
1 particular passenger had left the reclaim area, gone through customs and arrived at Front of House stating she didn't get her bag and had vital medication in it.
I'm trying to sort out what planes are where, what ones aren't coming back tonight and thus which ones need cleaning.
Then comes the phone call...from the big, big boss. "TMR, no-one available Front of House to take medication needing lady back through security to baggage reclaim to get her bag/medication, can "you" do it." For "you" read "must".
Off I trot, Front of House calm, few passengers about, she sees old shaved headed bloke in hi-viz jacket and runs straight at me. So I checked her boarding pass, confirmed it was the right passenger and said "off we go", easy peasy. Escort back through customs, small walk to the reclaim belt to get her bag, walk her back though the "red" channel.
Turn the corner to witness the seething mass of passengers who have been waiting 4+ hours for their bags. I'm suddendly a human magnet and am swarmed by finger pointing, spitting and agressive passengers. And I don't blame them.
Since I have escorted this lady through, she cannot leave my side as she has been landside and is only allowed airside if escorted. She witnesses the full horror of pissed-iff passengers, but she cannot leave my side. And then the cherry on the top...her bag is STILL on a plane and hasn't been offloaded for 4 hours. I cannot leave her, neither can I take her back landside until she gets her bag/medication.
She's a tiny thing, probably only 18 years old. I make many phone calls, with people shouting in my ear, to the big, big boss telling him to get the fucking Gibraltor bags to reclaim NOW. Only problem is, they don't know where the plane is...it was towed to a remote stand to make way for inbound flights.
After an hour of being abused, spat at, told I am a bald cunt (which is probably true) the girl needing the medication shouted loudly that "I need to get a drink from the vending machine over there". The other shouty passengers heard and I announced that I had to escort her. Half way to the vending machine she told me she only said it to get me away from the baying mob. I could have kissed her.
10 minutes later her bag eventually turned up and I escorted through the "red" channell out of the airport. "Where is Sofitel?", she asked. Perfect opportunity...it's about 300 yards away, but obscured by the car park. Walked her to the hotel, had a couple of cigarettes, went back through security intending to back to the office...
...but then was accosted by a bunch of passengers whose Belfast flight had been cancelled. They had been "de-controlled" though International Arrivals (standard procedure, even for domestic flights) but, for some reason, their bags had been put on the domestic reclaim belts - totally separate area. No way they can retrieve them. Clusterfuck. Being of Belfast heritage I probably had more sympathy, but this was actually something I could do something about. If those bags were there, I could get them and bring them onto the International Arrival belts, so I asked them to give me 10 minutes to walk round and see if they were there - and they were. Only about 50 or so. Went back into the passengers and told them I had found them and to give me 20 minutes or so to get a baggage buggy and carts to move them round to where they could retieve them. Off I trot again, buggy, baggage cart off round to Domestic reclaim and manually move all 47 bags the 100 yards or so on to the baggage cart outside. Knackered. Realise I'm not 44 anymore. Back round to International arrivals, requested belt 3 as there is a door through to the passenger reclaim area so I could call them all over. Parked the buggy and cart, opened the door and called them - they came scampering over. Closed the door, offloaded all 47 bags in 4 minutes and went straight back through the door to apologise for the delay. Every single passenger took time to thank me for helping and I have a whole heap of Guinnness waiting for me in Belfast when I next go. Lovely, patient people.
Went back to the office. Had a coffee. Briefed all the baggage boys and girls, sent all reports including the "Shift handover report" including my free text stating that "TMR was sent, as a sacrificial lamb, to baggage reclaim as the big, big, boss was too scared to face them himself."
I was meant to stay until 0545, I left at 0445, sod the extra money...I met the big, big boss in the smoking area about 0330 and he thanked me but could offer no explanation why he wasn't there. "Busy" apparently. Poof. And he's huge, makes Schwartzenegger look like Twiggy.
I'm rambling, goodnight. Apparently a company Counsellor is going to ring me today to see if I need need support...
Well done TMR, our hero! worthy:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 24, 2022, 07:42:09 AM
Post by: Barman on October 24, 2022, 07:51:01 AM
No hero, just an old bloke who does what he can. I would have taken the abuse all night, but not with this poor young girl who had to witness it as she was in my custody. She was actualy a little star who helped other passengers re-book flights on the App on their phones when I was otherwise engaged. But the language she endured was awful, just because she had no choice other than to stick with me.
I hope you got her number... ;)
Post by: Steve on October 24, 2022, 10:02:27 AM
Amazed that you managed to button it and not say 'what sort of idiot puts essential medication in checked bags?'
Post by: Just One More on October 24, 2022, 04:43:49 PM
Well then, what a night.
I try not to do much overtime since I'm knackered from the 4 days/nights I do. But they were desperate and a bit of arm-twisting made me agree to 2 extra nights. 1st extra night, no dramas. Last night - due to the weather turned into fucking chaos. 33 last minute cancellations, many with passengers already onboard. And their bags in the hold. Getting the passengers off and de-controlled is easy enough, but getting the bags off once they're loaded is another matter, when the loading/offloading team are busy still trying to sort out the flights that ARE actually going to depart.
Before too long, hundreds of passengers in baggage reclaim and none of their bags being brought back. Front of House staff doing their best to arrange hotel accommodation to those delayed overnight, and most of them fucking off sharpish at 2200 despite being offered x3 pay and £200 to stay longer.
1 particular passenger had left the reclaim area, gone through customs and arrived at Front of House stating she didn't get her bag and had vital medication in it.
I'm trying to sort out what planes are where, what ones aren't coming back tonight and thus which ones need cleaning.
Then comes the phone call...from the big, big boss. "TMR, no-one available Front of House to take medication needing lady back through security to baggage reclaim to get her bag/medication, can "you" do it." For "you" read "must".
Off I trot, Front of House calm, few passengers about, she sees old shaved headed bloke in hi-viz jacket and runs straight at me. So I checked her boarding pass, confirmed it was the right passenger and said "off we go", easy peasy. Escort back through customs, small walk to the reclaim belt to get her bag, walk her back though the "red" channel.
Turn the corner to witness the seething mass of passengers who have been waiting 4+ hours for their bags. I'm suddendly a human magnet and am swarmed by finger pointing, spitting and agressive passengers. And I don't blame them.
Since I have escorted this lady through, she cannot leave my side as she has been landside and is only allowed airside if escorted. She witnesses the full horror of pissed-iff passengers, but she cannot leave my side. And then the cherry on the top...her bag is STILL on a plane and hasn't been offloaded for 4 hours. I cannot leave her, neither can I take her back landside until she gets her bag/medication.
She's a tiny thing, probably only 18 years old. I make many phone calls, with people shouting in my ear, to the big, big boss telling him to get the fucking Gibraltor bags to reclaim NOW. Only problem is, they don't know where the plane is...it was towed to a remote stand to make way for inbound flights.
After an hour of being abused, spat at, told I am a bald cunt (which is probably true) the girl needing the medication shouted loudly that "I need to get a drink from the vending machine over there". The other shouty passengers heard and I announced that I had to escort her. Half way to the vending machine she told me she only said it to get me away from the baying mob. I could have kissed her.
10 minutes later her bag eventually turned up and I escorted through the "red" channell out of the airport. "Where is Sofitel?", she asked. Perfect opportunity...it's about 300 yards away, but obscured by the car park. Walked her to the hotel, had a couple of cigarettes, went back through security intending to back to the office...
...but then was accosted by a bunch of passengers whose Belfast flight had been cancelled. They had been "de-controlled" though International Arrivals (standard procedure, even for domestic flights) but, for some reason, their bags had been put on the domestic reclaim belts - totally separate area. No way they can retrieve them. Clusterfuck. Being of Belfast heritage I probably had more sympathy, but this was actually something I could do something about. If those bags were there, I could get them and bring them onto the International Arrival belts, so I asked them to give me 10 minutes to walk round and see if they were there - and they were. Only about 50 or so. Went back into the passengers and told them I had found them and to give me 20 minutes or so to get a baggage buggy and carts to move them round to where they could retieve them. Off I trot again, buggy, baggage cart off round to Domestic reclaim and manually move all 47 bags the 100 yards or so on to the baggage cart outside. Knackered. Realise I'm not 44 anymore. Back round to International arrivals, requested belt 3 as there is a door through to the passenger reclaim area so I could call them all over. Parked the buggy and cart, opened the door and called them - they came scampering over. Closed the door, offloaded all 47 bags in 4 minutes and went straight back through the door to apologise for the delay. Every single passenger took time to thank me for helping and I have a whole heap of Guinnness waiting for me in Belfast when I next go. Lovely, patient people.
Went back to the office. Had a coffee. Briefed all the baggage boys and girls, sent all reports including the "Shift handover report" including my free text stating that "TMR was sent, as a sacrificial lamb, to baggage reclaim as the big, big, boss was too scared to face them himself."
I was meant to stay until 0545, I left at 0445, sod the extra money...I met the big, big boss in the smoking area about 0330 and he thanked me but could offer no explanation why he wasn't there. "Busy" apparently. Poof. And he's huge, makes Schwartzenegger look like Twiggy.
I'm rambling, goodnight. Apparently a company Counsellor is going to ring me today to see if I need need support...
Well done TMR, our hero! worthy:
worthy: worthy:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 25, 2022, 03:14:07 PM
Wow!
Amazed that you managed to button it and not say 'what sort of idiot puts essential medication in checked bags?'
You know him well lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on October 25, 2022, 03:20:19 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 25, 2022, 05:13:22 PM
Post by: Just One More on October 25, 2022, 06:47:33 PM
Exactly ...what sort of idiots let you get off a train lol:
lol: lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 31, 2022, 04:57:39 AM
Wow!
Amazed that you managed to button it and not say 'what sort of idiot puts essential medication in checked bags?'
I was very professional and simply said "Well that was a silly thing to do, wasn't it".
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 31, 2022, 04:59:02 AM
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2022, 05:41:10 AM
Goodbye and good riddance 2022 Summer schedule. You were a complete nightmare.
Thumbs:
And 2023...? rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 31, 2022, 06:06:11 AM
Goodbye and good riddance 2022 Summer schedule. You were a complete nightmare.
Thumbs:
And 2023...? rubschin:
If it's anything other than an unmitigated disaster, I will be very suprised.
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2022, 06:24:23 AM
Goodbye and good riddance 2022 Summer schedule. You were a complete nightmare.
Thumbs:
And 2023...? rubschin:
If it's anything other than an unmitigated disaster, I will be very suprised.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on October 31, 2022, 11:11:42 AM
Wow!
Amazed that you managed to button it and not say 'what sort of idiot puts essential medication in checked bags?'
I was very professional and simply said "Well that was a silly thing to do, wasn't it".
:thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on October 31, 2022, 11:14:15 AM
noooo:Goodbye and good riddance 2022 Summer schedule. You were a complete nightmare.
Thumbs:
And 2023...? rubschin:
If it's anything other than an unmitigated disaster, I will be very surprised.
I'm guessing the issue is upper management still thinking capable people will fill tough jobs they couldn't do themselves for way less money than they take home. Correct?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 11, 2022, 11:58:56 AM
The 0710 to Pafos still hasn't gone yet...that will mean a crew change as the initial ones will be out of hours to return...probably end up cancelled as there are not enough standby crew.
Post by: Steve on December 11, 2022, 12:38:14 PM
As was entirely predictable to everyone not brain-dead, this chilly snap is resulting in utter carnage in Gatwick. Not enough de-icing trucks/staff. Menzies Aviation found wanting, yet again. Sacked during the pointless lockdowns, the experienced staff never returned, who'd have thunk it?noooo:
The 0710 to Pafos still hasn't gone yet...that will mean a crew change as the initial ones will be out of hours to return...probably end up cancelled as there are not enough standby crew.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 11, 2022, 12:52:03 PM
It's what I see daily at work - no-one actually wants to work anymore. Just take a wage for doing the very minimum.
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2022, 01:44:16 PM
As was entirely predictable to everyone not brain-dead, this chilly snap is resulting in utter carnage in Gatwick. Not enough de-icing trucks/staff. Menzies Aviation found wanting, yet again. Sacked during the pointless lockdowns, the experienced staff never returned, who'd have thunk it?
The 0710 to Pafos still hasn't gone yet...that will mean a crew change as the initial ones will be out of hours to return...probably end up cancelled as there are not enough standby crew.
noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on December 11, 2022, 02:11:30 PM
So far 45 hours worth of delay, not including the aircraft stll on the ground hours after they should have left. End of day, easliy treble it. 3rd wave must be chopped now to ensure 1st wave tomorrow. The de-icers are paid £22/hr, not a bad wage. The rest of the year most of them return to "normal" ramp duties - loading bags into aircraft etc.
It's what I see daily at work - no-one actually wants to work anymore. Just take a wage for doing the very minimum.
noooo: Banghead
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 11, 2022, 07:50:39 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 11, 2022, 08:07:41 PM
36 departures cancelled (so far) and loads of inbounds diverted. Runway closed.
I guess the problem is as the UK always has such lovely weather , when it gets a bit cold they are not expecting it........ ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 11, 2022, 09:40:27 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on December 11, 2022, 09:48:54 PM
Post by: Barman on December 12, 2022, 05:32:07 AM
36 departures cancelled (so far) and loads of inbounds diverted. Runway closed.
I guess the problem is as the UK always has such lovely weather , when it gets a bit cold they are not expecting it........ ::)
Yarpsolutely,
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 07, 2023, 07:38:00 AM
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2023, 07:45:14 AM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 07, 2023, 07:48:39 AM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2023, 07:49:53 AM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Yes! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 07, 2023, 08:04:52 AM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Yes! Thumbs:
Better get a new Passport sorted then. Doubtless that will be an exercise in uttery bolloxery.
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2023, 10:25:01 AM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Yes! Thumbs:
Better get a new Passport sorted then. Doubtless that will be an exercise in uttery bolloxery.
For sure... ::)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 07, 2023, 01:34:28 PM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Yes! Thumbs:
It was at this point that BM felt a sudden sense of impending doom and realised LL was reading over his shoulder.. whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on March 07, 2023, 05:33:07 PM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Where do I sign....... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2023, 06:15:02 PM
"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Where do I sign....... rubschin:
Prossies, not rent boys... ::)
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2023, 07:29:17 PM
You do realise the 50:50 was TMR gets the tarts you get the Coke don't you (well the baking soda after TMR's swapped it)"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Where do I sign....... rubschin:
Prossies, not rent boys... ::)
Post by: apc2010 on March 07, 2023, 07:33:30 PM
You do realise the 50:50 was TMR gets the tarts you get the Coke don't you (well the baking soda after TMR's swapped it)"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Where do I sign....... rubschin:
Prossies, not rent boys... ::)
Hookers and gear prices are mental here now... noooo:
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2023, 07:48:24 PM
We bow to your expert knowledgeYou do realise the 50:50 was TMR gets the tarts you get the Coke don't you (well the baking soda after TMR's swapped it)"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Where do I sign....... rubschin:
Prossies, not rent boys... ::)
Hookers and gear prices are mental here now... noooo:
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2023, 04:27:15 AM
You do realise the 50:50 was TMR gets the tarts you get the Coke don't you (well the baking soda after TMR's swapped it)"You won't ever resign, TMR, this place is your life" they keep saying.
Yes I will, and soon. Turning 55 (first pension pot) isn't all bad. 8)
Excellent! I see a trip to Cyprus in your future! cool14:
Yup. As agreed, we're going 50/50 on the Prostitutes and Cocaine, yes?
Where do I sign....... rubschin:
Prossies, not rent boys... ::)
Hookers and gear prices are mental here now... noooo:
And most of the prossies are darkies... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 08, 2023, 09:17:33 AM
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 08, 2023, 09:20:32 AM
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2023, 09:28:28 AM
Are the two connected?
drumroll:
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2023, 09:28:48 AM
Gatwick turning into a shitshow this morning. I'm in the pub lol:
How much snow do they have...?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 08, 2023, 11:15:37 AM
Post by: apc2010 on March 08, 2023, 04:23:39 PM
Are the two connected?
;D ;D
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2023, 08:03:13 AM
So for the last 2 nights, due to a lack of staff to do the inbound baggage, me and the Duty Manager have both been out collecting inbound bags and tipping them at reclaim. No heads down toilets, or checking for crumbs on seats or smears on windows. And we've both loved it. Proper graft. Monday night I did 2 inbounds - Arrecife (Lanzagrotty) and Tenerife South, about 250 bags in total. All delivered to reclaim within 25 minutes. Last night Larnaca and Hurghada, about 290. WTF Larnaca? Super heavy bags. Does everyone bring back 30kg of Halloumi? eeek: Hurghada standard heavy diving weights and other shite. 172 bags, last one on the reclaim belt in 30 mins 20 seconds. I was sweating a bit by then, and now bits of my body are hurting. It's a nice hurt.
If I can wangle it that I'm only involved in outbound/inbound baggage, I may stay a bit longer. Otherwise, adios...
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2023, 08:11:54 AM
Remarkably, a "quite nice" shift. No particular dramas or catastrophes. On top of the original outbound baggage I signed up for, we took on the aircraft cleaning as you know. Now they've dumped the INBOUND baggage on us. This has been, of course, poorly thought out, badly managed and ultimately doomed to failure. HOWEVER, it may prove a nice opportunity to me to unload the aircraft cleaning bollox. I've had quite enough of sticking my head down aircraft toilet bowls during audits to see if they are "to standard". The focus will all be getting on hitting the inbound baggage target (35 minutes from actual in-block time to final bag delivery) met 100%. For starters, this is a silly target - set by Gatwick, not easyJet - with fines for failure. All well and good, but most passengers won't be through Border Control and at the reclaim belts that quickly.
So for the last 2 nights, due to a lack of staff to do the inbound baggage, me and the Duty Manager have both been out collecting inbound bags and tipping them at reclaim. No heads down toilets, or checking for crumbs on seats or smears on windows. And we've both loved it. Proper graft. Monday night I did 2 inbounds - Arrecife (Lanzagrotty) and Tenerife South, about 250 bags in total. All delivered to reclaim within 25 minutes. Last night Larnaca and Hurghada, about 290. WTF Larnaca? Super heavy bags. Does everyone bring back 30kg of Halloumi? eeek: Hurghada standard heavy diving weights and other shite. 172 bags, last one on the reclaim belt in 30 mins 20 seconds. I was sweating a bit by then, and now bits of my body are hurting. It's a nice hurt.
If I can wangle it that I'm only involved in outbound/inbound baggage, I may stay a bit longer. Otherwise, adios...
Sounds good! Thumbs:
I never understood why anybody would travel with their dive weights - all the other kit for sure but you can collect weights anywhere with a dive centre... noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2023, 08:29:32 AM
Remarkably, a "quite nice" shift. No particular dramas or catastrophes. On top of the original outbound baggage I signed up for, we took on the aircraft cleaning as you know. Now they've dumped the INBOUND baggage on us. This has been, of course, poorly thought out, badly managed and ultimately doomed to failure. HOWEVER, it may prove a nice opportunity to me to unload the aircraft cleaning bollox. I've had quite enough of sticking my head down aircraft toilet bowls during audits to see if they are "to standard". The focus will all be getting on hitting the inbound baggage target (35 minutes from actual in-block time to final bag delivery) met 100%. For starters, this is a silly target - set by Gatwick, not easyJet - with fines for failure. All well and good, but most passengers won't be through Border Control and at the reclaim belts that quickly.
So for the last 2 nights, due to a lack of staff to do the inbound baggage, me and the Duty Manager have both been out collecting inbound bags and tipping them at reclaim. No heads down toilets, or checking for crumbs on seats or smears on windows. And we've both loved it. Proper graft. Monday night I did 2 inbounds - Arrecife (Lanzagrotty) and Tenerife South, about 250 bags in total. All delivered to reclaim within 25 minutes. Last night Larnaca and Hurghada, about 290. WTF Larnaca? Super heavy bags. Does everyone bring back 30kg of Halloumi? eeek: Hurghada standard heavy diving weights and other shite. 172 bags, last one on the reclaim belt in 30 mins 20 seconds. I was sweating a bit by then, and now bits of my body are hurting. It's a nice hurt.
If I can wangle it that I'm only involved in outbound/inbound baggage, I may stay a bit longer. Otherwise, adios...
Sounds good! Thumbs:
I never understood why anybody would travel with their dive weights - all the other kit for sure but you can collect weights anywhere with a dive centre... noooo:
And the Halloumi smuggling? Is it that much better than I can buy in Sainsbury's ?
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2023, 09:58:04 AM
Remarkably, a "quite nice" shift. No particular dramas or catastrophes. On top of the original outbound baggage I signed up for, we took on the aircraft cleaning as you know. Now they've dumped the INBOUND baggage on us. This has been, of course, poorly thought out, badly managed and ultimately doomed to failure. HOWEVER, it may prove a nice opportunity to me to unload the aircraft cleaning bollox. I've had quite enough of sticking my head down aircraft toilet bowls during audits to see if they are "to standard". The focus will all be getting on hitting the inbound baggage target (35 minutes from actual in-block time to final bag delivery) met 100%. For starters, this is a silly target - set by Gatwick, not easyJet - with fines for failure. All well and good, but most passengers won't be through Border Control and at the reclaim belts that quickly.
So for the last 2 nights, due to a lack of staff to do the inbound baggage, me and the Duty Manager have both been out collecting inbound bags and tipping them at reclaim. No heads down toilets, or checking for crumbs on seats or smears on windows. And we've both loved it. Proper graft. Monday night I did 2 inbounds - Arrecife (Lanzagrotty) and Tenerife South, about 250 bags in total. All delivered to reclaim within 25 minutes. Last night Larnaca and Hurghada, about 290. WTF Larnaca? Super heavy bags. Does everyone bring back 30kg of Halloumi? eeek: Hurghada standard heavy diving weights and other shite. 172 bags, last one on the reclaim belt in 30 mins 20 seconds. I was sweating a bit by then, and now bits of my body are hurting. It's a nice hurt.
If I can wangle it that I'm only involved in outbound/inbound baggage, I may stay a bit longer. Otherwise, adios...
Sounds good! Thumbs:
I never understood why anybody would travel with their dive weights - all the other kit for sure but you can collect weights anywhere with a dive centre... noooo:
And the Halloumi smuggling? Is it that much better than I can buy in Sainsbury's ?
the local stuff straight from the farm is really excellent - prolly doesn't meet any food standards but better than anything you can buy in the supermarket... Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2023, 09:39:26 PM
Remarkably, a "quite nice" shift. No particular dramas or catastrophes. On top of the original outbound baggage I signed up for, we took on the aircraft cleaning as you know. Now they've dumped the INBOUND baggage on us. This has been, of course, poorly thought out, badly managed and ultimately doomed to failure. HOWEVER, it may prove a nice opportunity to me to unload the aircraft cleaning bollox. I've had quite enough of sticking my head down aircraft toilet bowls during audits to see if they are "to standard". The focus will all be getting on hitting the inbound baggage target (35 minutes from actual in-block time to final bag delivery) met 100%. For starters, this is a silly target - set by Gatwick, not easyJet - with fines for failure. All well and good, but most passengers won't be through Border Control and at the reclaim belts that quickly.
So for the last 2 nights, due to a lack of staff to do the inbound baggage, me and the Duty Manager have both been out collecting inbound bags and tipping them at reclaim. No heads down toilets, or checking for crumbs on seats or smears on windows. And we've both loved it. Proper graft. Monday night I did 2 inbounds - Arrecife (Lanzagrotty) and Tenerife South, about 250 bags in total. All delivered to reclaim within 25 minutes. Last night Larnaca and Hurghada, about 290. WTF Larnaca? Super heavy bags. Does everyone bring back 30kg of Halloumi? eeek: Hurghada standard heavy diving weights and other shite. 172 bags, last one on the reclaim belt in 30 mins 20 seconds. I was sweating a bit by then, and now bits of my body are hurting. It's a nice hurt.
If I can wangle it that I'm only involved in outbound/inbound baggage, I may stay a bit longer. Otherwise, adios...
Sounds good! Thumbs:
I never understood why anybody would travel with their dive weights - all the other kit for sure but you can collect weights anywhere with a dive centre... noooo:
And the Halloumi smuggling? Is it that much better than I can buy in Sainsbury's ?
the local stuff straight from the farm is really excellent - prolly doesn't meet any food standards but better than anything you can buy in the supermarket... Thumbs:
Wot he said ^^ the local homemade stuff is yumster... Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 23, 2023, 06:47:44 AM
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2023, 07:10:57 AM
Another shift done, another shift closer to resigning - despite it being a "nice" shift, no cuntishness or abject fuckwittery.
Excellent!
happ096
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 30, 2023, 05:06:29 AM
Resignation tendered yesterday. Bigg boss locked me in his office stating "You can't resign"
Red rag to a bull. I'm normally very controlled and careful with my demeanour and language, but the inner Millwall came out and I went ballistic. Language to shame a docker. After 20 minutes he stood aside, wished me good luck and told me I would welcomed back immediately should I choose to return later. Unlikely.
Now we watch...I told my best friends - good, good men and women - my choice. Two have already said that if I'm going, they're gonna go. I told them not to be stupid/hasty, but they claim they are only still there because I (and my immediate boss, the lovely Paul) were there. Paul has told me that I had to go, he's seen me lose the love over the last year or so and is worried for my health. He'll be gone before the year is out. The dominoes will fall.
A very emotional evening/night.
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2023, 06:05:02 AM
I fell asleep driving home from work Tuesday evening after another utterly cuntish day, luckily at traffic lights. Woken up by cars angrily beeping at me. Enough.
Resignation tendered yesterday. Bigg boss locked me in his office stating "You can't resign"
Red rag to a bull. I'm normally very controlled and careful with my demeanour and language, but the inner Millwall came out and I went ballistic. Language to shame a docker. After 20 minutes he stood aside, wished me good luck and told me I would welcomed back immediately should I choose to return later. Unlikely.
Now we watch...I told my best friends - good, good men and women - my choice. Two have already said that if I'm going, they're gonna go. I told them not to be stupid/hasty, but they claim they are only still there because I (and my immediate boss, the lovely Paul) were there. Paul has told me that I had to go, he's seen me lose the love over the last year or so and is worried for my health. He'll be gone before the year is out. The dominoes will fall.
A very emotional evening/night.
Good man, hard to do but you couldn't continue like that... Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on March 30, 2023, 07:33:20 AM
What next? Popcorn:
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 30, 2023, 07:57:29 AM
Post by: Steve on March 30, 2023, 10:42:38 AM
I see that the industry is boasting that the Easter holidays will be no problem (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65113682) well I believe your accounts suggest that at best that's a very fragile position.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 31, 2023, 06:27:52 AM
Spent 3 hours out on the airfield, in appallingly shite weather helping out and eventually all done by about 03:30. Back to the office for a coffee, then Airfield Ops (internal airfield "police") call to say that some of my empty baggage carts on the West Field need to be moved as the wind is gusting so hard that they are moving and posing a risk. The few remaining tippers are on a break, so muggins here takes the long drive (at 15 mph) to collect them and return them to our sheltered yard. 8 of them - 2 trips, 45 minutes. Absolutely soaked,
But I loved it. Honest, no strings graft. No whinging staff, no petty squabling, just me against the elements.
Got back to the crew room in time to give a briefing to the outbound baggage boys (and girl) and spent another 10 minutes being hugged and "you can't leave" whispers in my ear. Soppy sods. I love them all.
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2023, 06:58:12 AM
Ongoing Air Traffic Restrictions in France (...until 8th April ::) ) continue to cause big problems. Lots of planes finishing their day's flight some 2 hours later than scheduled. So we had a big problem in having 32 cleaners last night, but few planes to clean. Then a mad rush to clean them when they did arrive in the remaining time. Also, my new baggage "tippers" - a lot leave at midnight, when approx only 20 should remain to land. Last night it was 30. So I didn't have enough tippers to ensure the ridiculous 35 minute delivery time.
Spent 3 hours out on the airfield, in appallingly shite weather helping out and eventually all done by about 03:30. Back to the office for a coffee, then Airfield Ops (internal airfield "police") call to say that some of my empty baggage carts on the West Field need to be moved as the wind is gusting so hard that they are moving and posing a risk. The few remaining tippers are on a break, so muggins here takes the long drive (at 15 mph) to collect them and return them to our sheltered yard. 8 of them - 2 trips, 45 minutes. Absolutely soaked,
But I loved it. Honest, no strings graft. No whinging staff, no petty squabling, just me against the elements.
Got back to the crew room in time to give a briefing to the outbound baggage boys (and girl) and spent another 10 minutes being hugged and "you can't leave" whispers in my ear. Soppy sods. I love them all.
cloud9:
Post by: Steve on March 31, 2023, 09:45:40 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:Ongoing Air Traffic Restrictions in France (...until 8th April ::) ) continue to cause big problems. Lots of planes finishing their day's flight some 2 hours later than scheduled. So we had a big problem in having 32 cleaners last night, but few planes to clean. Then a mad rush to clean them when they did arrive in the remaining time. Also, my new baggage "tippers" - a lot leave at midnight, when approx only 20 should remain to land. Last night it was 30. So I didn't have enough tippers to ensure the ridiculous 35 minute delivery time.
Spent 3 hours out on the airfield, in appallingly shite weather helping out and eventually all done by about 03:30. Back to the office for a coffee, then Airfield Ops (internal airfield "police") call to say that some of my empty baggage carts on the West Field need to be moved as the wind is gusting so hard that they are moving and posing a risk. The few remaining tippers are on a break, so muggins here takes the long drive (at 15 mph) to collect them and return them to our sheltered yard. 8 of them - 2 trips, 45 minutes. Absolutely soaked,
But I loved it. Honest, no strings graft. No whinging staff, no petty squabling, just me against the elements.
Got back to the crew room in time to give a briefing to the outbound baggage boys (and girl) and spent another 10 minutes being hugged and "you can't leave" whispers in my ear. Soppy sods. I love them all.
cloud9:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 08, 2023, 07:11:31 AM
The Union has just rejected an average 13.4% pay rise. So that'll make it even funner noooo:
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2023, 07:20:40 AM
2 shifts (both all night shifts) left...last night's shambles was just a premonition of the absolute carnage awaiting when summer really gets going...
The Union has just rejected an average 13.4% pay rise. So that'll make it even funner noooo:
Oh gawd... Thankfully have no plans to return to the UK this year! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 16, 2023, 05:57:55 AM
*when I say on my own, I mean I arrived at the stand - aircraft waiting to enter the stand, no-one else there, not even someone to see it in - I did the "FOD" walk, started the stand entry guidance system, chocked it, powered it, coned it, opened the holds, checked both rear holds were empty - then a Ramp supervisor turned up with a loading belt, I guided him on to the front hold, he got inside and started putting the bags on the loading belt, I loaded them on to the baggage carts, then I took them to reclaim and tipped them off. Last bag delivered 24 minutes after the aircraft officially arrived "on blocks".
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2023, 07:25:02 AM
Another shift down, 1 to go. Offloaded another bastard Paphos on my own at 01:30*. Only 116 bags, but I'm sure every one with stuffed with at least 30kgs of Halloumi. I will ache when I wake up later.
*when I say on my own, I mean I arrived at the stand - aircraft waiting to enter the stand, no-one else there, not even someone to see it in - I did the "FOD" walk, started the stand entry guidance system, chocked it, powered it, coned it, opened the holds, checked both rear holds were empty - then a Ramp supervisor turned up with a loading belt, I guided him on to the front hold, he got inside and started putting the bags on the loading belt, I loaded them on to the baggage carts, then I took them to reclaim and tipped them off. Last bag delivered 24 minutes after the aircraft officially arrived "on blocks".
They are going to be sooooo FUBAR when you go! noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on April 16, 2023, 01:48:39 PM
Another shift down, 1 to go. Offloaded another bastard Paphos on my own at 01:30*. Only 116 bags, but I'm sure every one with stuffed with at least 30kgs of Halloumi. I will ache when I wake up later.
*when I say on my own, I mean I arrived at the stand - aircraft waiting to enter the stand, no-one else there, not even someone to see it in - I did the "FOD" walk, started the stand entry guidance system, chocked it, powered it, coned it, opened the holds, checked both rear holds were empty - then a Ramp supervisor turned up with a loading belt, I guided him on to the front hold, he got inside and started putting the bags on the loading belt, I loaded them on to the baggage carts, then I took them to reclaim and tipped them off. Last bag delivered 24 minutes after the aircraft officially arrived "on blocks".
Thumbs:
what's next...... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2023, 03:55:35 PM
Another shift down, 1 to go. Offloaded another bastard Paphos on my own at 01:30*. Only 116 bags, but I'm sure every one with stuffed with at least 30kgs of Halloumi. I will ache when I wake up later.
*when I say on my own, I mean I arrived at the stand - aircraft waiting to enter the stand, no-one else there, not even someone to see it in - I did the "FOD" walk, started the stand entry guidance system, chocked it, powered it, coned it, opened the holds, checked both rear holds were empty - then a Ramp supervisor turned up with a loading belt, I guided him on to the front hold, he got inside and started putting the bags on the loading belt, I loaded them on to the baggage carts, then I took them to reclaim and tipped them off. Last bag delivered 24 minutes after the aircraft officially arrived "on blocks".
Thumbs:
what's next...... rubschin:
Pissouri! Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2023, 07:28:31 AM
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Looking for enthusiastic staff for an established ground handling company at Paphos airport. Full and part time positions available for immediate start. Applicants must be registered to work in Cyprus with yellow slip. A clear criminal record will be required.
If this interests you please call me on 99380054 or email john.ioannou@lgshandling.com
Post by: Nick on April 21, 2023, 05:24:30 PM
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2023, 07:49:13 AM
Pity he can't apply as we are not in the EU whistle:
Oh yes I forgot, there are no English people employed in Cyprus... ::)
Post by: Steve on April 22, 2023, 10:39:41 AM
What is the post Brexit position for Brits seeking to work in Cyprus?Pity he can't apply as we are not in the EU whistle:
Oh yes I forgot, there are no English people employed in Cyprus... ::)
I'd have guessed it was similar to the UK that if already resident just lots of paperwork but if seeking to migrate to get a job would need to show it was filling a high value role that couldn't be filled locally.
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2023, 11:07:50 AM
What is the post Brexit position for Brits seeking to work in Cyprus?Pity he can't apply as we are not in the EU whistle:
Oh yes I forgot, there are no English people employed in Cyprus... ::)
I'd have guessed it was similar to the UK that if already resident just lots of paperwork but if seeking to migrate to get a job would need to show it was filling a high value role that couldn't be filled locally.
Everything here involves lots of paperwork! lol:
I've got some friends working through the process at the moment, lots of paperwork (and a lawyer) involved but it seems to be going quite smoothly - they plan to move out full-time at the beginning of September...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 24, 2023, 05:27:03 AM
The a special treat - Airfield Ops picked me up in their 4x4 and we did 2 runway inspections, dodging between arriving and departing planes. First was a condition report, second a runway lights inspection. FUCK ME THEY ARE BRIGHT. Phone camera doesn't do it justice.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X/20230423-200353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QVfqFz51/20230423-202141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVfqFz51)
Post by: Steve on April 24, 2023, 06:56:06 AM
Well, that's it. Done. Very emotional night. Got spoilt rotten - 48 pint cans of Stella, Barbour slippers, a box of dominoes, new hair clippers, a fabulous bottle of Moet & Chandon (extra special bottle apparently) wonderful card signed by 150 people and £200 "because you'll need to go to the pub to relax and wind down" more hugs and kisses than a Hollywood celeb-fest.:thumbsup:
The a special treat - Airfield Ops picked me up in their 4x4 and we did 2 runway inspections, dodging between arriving and departing planes. First was a condition report, second a runway lights inspection. FUCK ME THEY ARE BRIGHT. Phone camera doesn't do it justice.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X/20230423-200353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QVfqFz51/20230423-202141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVfqFz51)
Post by: apc2010 on April 24, 2023, 12:36:04 PM
Well, that's it. Done. Very emotional night. Got spoilt rotten - 48 pint cans of Stella, Barbour slippers, a box of dominoes, new hair clippers, a fabulous bottle of Moet & Chandon (extra special bottle apparently) wonderful card signed by 150 people and £200 "because you'll need to go to the pub to relax and wind down" more hugs and kisses than a Hollywood celeb-fest.
The a special treat - Airfield Ops picked me up in their 4x4 and we did 2 runway inspections, dodging between arriving and departing planes. First was a condition report, second a runway lights inspection. FUCK ME THEY ARE BRIGHT. Phone camera doesn't do it justice.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X/20230423-200353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QVfqFz51/20230423-202141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVfqFz51)
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on April 24, 2023, 12:57:32 PM
Post by: Nick on April 24, 2023, 01:47:18 PM
Post by: Steve on April 24, 2023, 03:43:00 PM
Time for a holiday! You could get a flight to somewhere sunny from Gatw...........oh redface:Well TMR would get there but his luggage wouldn't
Post by: Barman on April 25, 2023, 08:26:00 AM
Well, that's it. Done. Very emotional night. Got spoilt rotten - 48 pint cans of Stella, Barbour slippers, a box of dominoes, new hair clippers, a fabulous bottle of Moet & Chandon (extra special bottle apparently) wonderful card signed by 150 people and £200 "because you'll need to go to the pub to relax and wind down" more hugs and kisses than a Hollywood celeb-fest.
The a special treat - Airfield Ops picked me up in their 4x4 and we did 2 runway inspections, dodging between arriving and departing planes. First was a condition report, second a runway lights inspection. FUCK ME THEY ARE BRIGHT. Phone camera doesn't do it justice.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X/20230423-200353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDT9HC5X)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QVfqFz51/20230423-202141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVfqFz51)
Cor! Well done you! Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 12, 2023, 12:57:25 PM
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12185259/Chaos-thousands-holidaymakers-commuters-extraordinary-weather-conditions.html
Unless you've been there, unless you understand how a storm cell sitting over/near the airport for hours affects operations - be it delays, cancellations, aircraft out of position, crew hours, the next day's schedule etc. then it's probably best not to splash knee-jerk outraged headlines as if it is something avoidable. It isn't. Could easyJet have hadled it better? Doubtless. Did they have enough front-of-house or ramp staff? No, not by a long way. Never have, never will do unless you want hundreds of extra staff in every day "just in case".
Of course they could do it, but you won't be getting a return flight to Malaga for £49.99 if you want them to go down this route. Air travel has inherent risks, 9 times out of 10 you'll probably have no problems, the other time? Suck it up.
easyJet have 200+ departures per day and a fleet of 82 based aircraft - so when something like this happens, if affects them far more than someone like BA with 60ish departures or TUI with 20.
Might apply to the Daily HateMail to be their aviation expert razz:
Post by: Barman on June 12, 2023, 01:51:47 PM
Yes, I've left. Yes, I shouldn't care, but also yes I do :-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12185259/Chaos-thousands-holidaymakers-commuters-extraordinary-weather-conditions.html
Unless you've been there, unless you understand how a storm cell sitting over/near the airport for hours affects operations - be it delays, cancellations, aircraft out of position, crew hours, the next day's schedule etc. then it's probably best not to splash knee-jerk outraged headlines as if it is something avoidable. It isn't. Could easyJet have hadled it better? Doubtless. Did they have enough front-of-house or ramp staff? No, not by a long way. Never have, never will do unless you want hundreds of extra staff in every day "just in case".
Of course they could do it, but you won't be getting a return flight to Malaga for £49.99 if you want them to go down this route. Air travel has inherent risks, 9 times out of 10 you'll probably have no problems, the other time? Suck it up.
easyJet have 200+ departures per day and a fleet of 82 based aircraft - so when something like this happens, if affects them far more than someone like BA with 60ish departures or TUI with 20.
Might apply to the Daily HateMail to be their aviation expert razz:
lol: lol: lol: Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 12, 2023, 01:55:48 PM
Yes, I've left. Yes, I shouldn't care, but also yes I do :-:thumbsup:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12185259/Chaos-thousands-holidaymakers-commuters-extraordinary-weather-conditions.html
Unless you've been there, unless you understand how a storm cell sitting over/near the airport for hours affects operations - be it delays, cancellations, aircraft out of position, crew hours, the next day's schedule etc. then it's probably best not to splash knee-jerk outraged headlines as if it is something avoidable. It isn't. Could easyJet have hadled it better? Doubtless. Did they have enough front-of-house or ramp staff? No, not by a long way. Never have, never will do unless you want hundreds of extra staff in every day "just in case".
Of course they could do it, but you won't be getting a return flight to Malaga for £49.99 if you want them to go down this route. Air travel has inherent risks, 9 times out of 10 you'll probably have no problems, the other time? Suck it up.
easyJet have 200+ departures per day and a fleet of 82 based aircraft - so when something like this happens, if affects them far more than someone like BA with 60ish departures or TUI with 20.
Might apply to the Daily HateMail to be their aviation expert razz:
Post by: apc2010 on June 14, 2023, 09:30:03 PM
Yes, I've left. Yes, I shouldn't care, but also yes I do :-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12185259/Chaos-thousands-holidaymakers-commuters-extraordinary-weather-conditions.html
Unless you've been there, unless you understand how a storm cell sitting over/near the airport for hours affects operations - be it delays, cancellations, aircraft out of position, crew hours, the next day's schedule etc. then it's probably best not to splash knee-jerk outraged headlines as if it is something avoidable. It isn't. Could easyJet have hadled it better? Doubtless. Did they have enough front-of-house or ramp staff? No, not by a long way. Never have, never will do unless you want hundreds of extra staff in every day "just in case".
Of course they could do it, but you won't be getting a return flight to Malaga for £49.99 if you want them to go down this route. Air travel has inherent risks, 9 times out of 10 you'll probably have no problems, the other time? Suck it up.
easyJet have 200+ departures per day and a fleet of 82 based aircraft - so when something like this happens, if affects them far more than someone like BA with 60ish departures or TUI with 20.
Might apply to the Daily HateMail to be their aviation expert razz:
Do you know short hand...... rubschin:..... whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 18, 2023, 05:12:59 PM
https://www.gatwickairport.com/flights/?type=departures
"Enquire Airline" = Cancelled
Messy for those there.
Post by: Barman on June 18, 2023, 06:14:35 PM
Looks like it's fallen to pieces this evening :-
https://www.gatwickairport.com/flights/?type=departures
"Enquire Airline" = Cancelled
Messy for those there.
Poor sods....
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 18, 2023, 06:24:34 PM
Looks like it's fallen to pieces this evening :-
https://www.gatwickairport.com/flights/?type=departures
"Enquire Airline" = Cancelled
Messy for those there.
Poor sods....
Yup. Expect riots.
Post by: apc2010 on March 14, 2024, 09:39:41 PM
Post by: Steve on March 14, 2024, 10:03:11 PM
Tis a puzzle, maybe he only posts on Christmas day nowadays
Was this him https://twitter.com/RangerMoan (if so no longer active there either)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2024, 07:11:54 AM
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2024, 08:55:55 AM
He was still struggling with his health last time I spoke to him... I'll message again now...
eeek: Hope hes OK ..send him our Best .(see what I did there ) ..
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2024, 09:43:55 AM
He was still struggling with his health last time I spoke to him... I'll message again now...
eeek: Hope hes OK ..send him our Best .(see what I did there ) ..
Snigger! Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2024, 10:13:32 AM
Quote from: TMR
Erm...had a bit of an accident Christmas day. Met my mate Iain for a few bevvies which turned into 10 pints of Guinness and 3 large Port&Brandies. Trolleyed.
Managed to stagger home (just) but came a cropper on the stairs resulting in 3 fractured ribs. Ouch for weeks.
Then man-flu hit and as I couldn't cough properly (too painful) it turned into pneumonia
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2024, 11:28:25 AM
A message floods in...Ouch!Quote from: TMRErm...had a bit of an accident Christmas day. Met my mate Iain for a few bevvies which turned into 10 pints of Guinness and 3 large Port&Brandies. Trolleyed.
Managed to stagger home (just) but came a cropper on the stairs resulting in 3 fractured ribs. Ouch for weeks.
Then man-flu hit and as I couldn't cough properly (too painful) it turned into pneumonia
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2024, 12:10:12 PM
A message floods in...Quote from: TMRErm...had a bit of an accident Christmas day. Met my mate Iain for a few bevvies which turned into 10 pints of Guinness and 3 large Port&Brandies. Trolleyed.
Managed to stagger home (just) but came a cropper on the stairs resulting in 3 fractured ribs. Ouch for weeks.
Then man-flu hit and as I couldn't cough properly (too painful) it turned into pneumonia
Poof !
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 15, 2024, 01:06:01 PM
I would like to point out that I am 11 1/2 stone and Iain is 17 stone and goes to the gym most mornings.
The pub was only open for 2 hours on Christmas day and the first 6 Guinness went down just fine. He then bought a round whilst I was in the pisser - with the large Port&Brandy. Obviously I had to return the round and as we were close to finishing that, I went for another piss to avoid an urgent need on the 2 mile walk back home.
Came out from the pisser and he'd sneaked another round in, as he's a regular there.
We walked (in my case staggered) back to town, where he carried on to his place and I went to mine, up my long hill. Halfway up the hill, the urge for another piss became all-consuming. Once the seal was broken etc...
Stupidly tried to run up 2 flights of stairs, left foot missed a step and slammed into them. Didn't really feel a thing at the time, but had a long piss, a 4 hour snooze and only woke due to hurty ribs. And bloodied fingers as I'd obviously scraped them somehow.
So it's Iain's fault 😕
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2024, 01:15:28 PM
Mea culpa.
I would like to point out that I am 11 1/2 stone and Iain is 17 stone and goes to the gym most mornings.
The pub was only open for 2 hours on Christmas day and the first 6 Guinness went down just fine. He then bought a round whilst I was in the pisser - with the large Port&Brandy. Obviously I had to return the round and as we were close to finishing that, I went for another piss to avoid an urgent need on the 2 mile walk back home.
Came out from the pisser and he'd sneaked another round in, as he's a regular there.
We walked (in my case staggered) back to town, where he carried on to his place and I went to mine, up my long hill. Halfway up the hill, the urge for another piss became all-consuming. Once the seal was broken etc...
Stupidly tried to run up 2 flights of stairs, left foot missed a step and slammed into them. Didn't really feel a thing at the time, but had a long piss, a 4 hour snooze and only woke due to hurty ribs. And bloodied fingers as I'd obviously scraped them somehow.
So it's Iain's fault 😕
Gayer... Gayer:
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2024, 01:54:09 PM
Mea culpa.
I would like to point out that I am 11 1/2 stone and Iain is 17 stone and goes to the gym most mornings.
The pub was only open for 2 hours on Christmas day and the first 6 Guinness went down just fine. He then bought a round whilst I was in the pisser - with the large Port&Brandy. Obviously I had to return the round and as we were close to finishing that, I went for another piss to avoid an urgent need on the 2 mile walk back home.
Came out from the pisser and he'd sneaked another round in, as he's a regular there.
We walked (in my case staggered) back to town, where he carried on to his place and I went to mine, up my long hill. Halfway up the hill, the urge for another piss became all-consuming. Once the seal was broken etc...
Stupidly tried to run up 2 flights of stairs, left foot missed a step and slammed into them. Didn't really feel a thing at the time, but had a long piss, a 4 hour snooze and only woke due to hurty ribs. And bloodied fingers as I'd obviously scraped them somehow.
So it's Iain's fault 😕
point: point: point:
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2024, 01:57:15 PM
Mea culpa.
I would like to point out that I am 11 1/2 stone and Iain is 17 stone and goes to the gym most mornings.
The pub was only open for 2 hours on Christmas day and the first 6 Guinness went down just fine. He then bought a round whilst I was in the pisser - with the large Port&Brandy. Obviously I had to return the round and as we were close to finishing that, I went for another piss to avoid an urgent need on the 2 mile walk back home.
Came out from the pisser and he'd sneaked another round in, as he's a regular there.
We walked (in my case staggered) back to town, where he carried on to his place and I went to mine, up my long hill. Halfway up the hill, the urge for another piss became all-consuming. Once the seal was broken etc...
Stupidly tried to run up 2 flights of stairs, left foot missed a step and slammed into them. Didn't really feel a thing at the time, but had a long piss, a 4 hour snooze and only woke due to hurty ribs. And bloodied fingers as I'd obviously scraped them somehow.
So it's Iain's fault 😕
Gayer... Gayer:
See above whistle:
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2024, 04:43:30 PM
Mea culpa.;D
I would like to point out that I am 11 1/2 stone and Iain is 17 stone and goes to the gym most mornings.
The pub was only open for 2 hours on Christmas day and the first 6 Guinness went down just fine. He then bought a round whilst I was in the pisser - with the large Port&Brandy. Obviously I had to return the round and as we were close to finishing that, I went for another piss to avoid an urgent need on the 2 mile walk back home.
Came out from the pisser and he'd sneaked another round in, as he's a regular there.
We walked (in my case staggered) back to town, where he carried on to his place and I went to mine, up my long hill. Halfway up the hill, the urge for another piss became all-consuming. Once the seal was broken etc...
Stupidly tried to run up 2 flights of stairs, left foot missed a step and slammed into them. Didn't really feel a thing at the time, but had a long piss, a 4 hour snooze and only woke due to hurty ribs. And bloodied fingers as I'd obviously scraped them somehow.
So it's Iain's fault 😕
Is Iain up for taking the blame for anyone else's cock ups? There may be a limitless supply here.