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Forum: General Chat 18 Aug 19, 10:11 AM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Good luck to all that are in the same boat. It is...

Good luck to all that are in the same boat. It is horrible just waiting for news and I wouldn't wish it on anyone, I am the least prepared for this holiday than I have ever been as I was sure it was...
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 19, 03:14 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Ahh I am corrected, I thought that was the case...

Ahh I am corrected, I thought that was the case but then googled it to find they won the case. :spin:
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 19, 02:37 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
From what I remember Ryanair (surprise,surprise)...

From what I remember Ryanair (surprise,surprise) tried not to pay this comp when they had strikes, it went to court where they won. So you may not be entitled to the additional compensation. I think...
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 19, 08:10 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
:pgig::pgig:

:pgig::pgig:
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 19, 08:04 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Head For Points said that BA made an offer on...

Head For Points said that BA made an offer on Thursday when BALPA started to draft the strike letter.
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 19, 08:01 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
That sounds positive to me!

That sounds positive to me!
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 19, 04:54 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
And today they say: "We've been working with the...

And today they say: "We've been working with the pilots’ union, BALPA, to reach an agreement on pay & we are continuing with talks at ACAS. BALPA has yet to issue any strike dates, so we're...
Forum: General Chat 12 Aug 19, 08:39 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
It means there is a second part of the tweet due...

It means there is a second part of the tweet due to character limit. It will say to make sure all your contact details are up to date or check ba.com/strike to see the latest info, which was updated...
Forum: General Chat 12 Aug 19, 07:57 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
They have been saying the same or similar since...

They have been saying the same or similar since BALPA announced the ballot results so no hope lost yet.
Forum: General Chat 9 Aug 19, 07:20 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Looks like it at the moment but given they pulled...

Looks like it at the moment but given they pulled an overnighter last night I suspect we shall know either way soon as their seems to be more urgency than last week.
Forum: General Chat 9 Aug 19, 06:57 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Mobile Have just seen this: Per news article:...

Have just seen this:

Per news article: Balpa general secretary Brian Strutton said on Friday: "Talks at Acas concluded without agreement yesterday evening, however talks between Balpa and British...
Forum: General Chat 9 Aug 19, 05:49 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
I wouldn't count chickens as yet, major power...

I wouldn't count chickens as yet, major power cuts especially in London may mean BALPA haven't got twitter at the moment.
Forum: General Chat 9 Aug 19, 05:19 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Seems strange that there hasn't been a statement...

Seems strange that there hasn't been a statement at least "we are still talking". I would expect something today.
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 19, 08:34 AM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Certainly with the Ryanair announcement it was a...

Certainly with the Ryanair announcement it was a full 14 days. I still think they will be targeting the 100th birthday but it is all just a waiting game at the moment. Fingers crossed for you all!
Forum: General Chat 8 Aug 19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1,133
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Posted By RobandLynsey
They do go on to say "BALPA has agreed to...

They do go on to say "BALPA has agreed to another, potentially final, round of ACAS discussions which will start today (Thursday)" so really nothing has been talked about and may have just had legal...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 19, 09:02 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
One more update from twitter: "Talks are...

One more update from twitter: "Talks are continuing with BA this week. We're hoping they will improve their offer to pilots so we can avoid strike action."

I am convinced they haven't actually...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 19, 08:02 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Mobile They are also assisting BA with operational stuff...

They are also assisting BA with operational stuff at the request of BA after the IT failure today. Certainly looks like they are at least cordial at the moment.
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 19, 07:15 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Mobile Considering how they have reacted to Ryanair by...

Considering how they have reacted to Ryanair by just announcing the dates for them I would say no news is indeed good news for BA.
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 19, 02:51 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
If I were a betting man I would put money on...

If I were a betting man I would put money on those dates, it would be a big embarrassment for BA to have their 100th celebrations with very little planes actually taking off. I also believe that...
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 19, 12:46 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
And potentially away from the 100th Birthday...

And potentially away from the 100th Birthday Celebration which I believe is 2 weeks on Sunday.
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 19, 12:27 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Mobile I do question if they have actually met this week...

I do question if they have actually met this week as yet. The statement from BALPA on Friday said they would continue talks this week but didn’t state when those would be. They have been unusually...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 19, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
I would say you will almost be in the clear...

I would say you will almost be in the clear. Apparently if a pilot were to be "down stream" on the day of any strike then they could cancel the flight still to stop them being there. This is to say...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Simon Calder stated on twitter does really...

Simon Calder stated on twitter does really believe that BALPA are keen on getting a resolution without striking so let's hope that it all gets solved. I suppose ruining the brand further really...
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Just announced by BALPA talks will continue next...

Just announced by BALPA talks will continue next week and no dates will be announced at this time.
Forum: General Chat 31 Jul 19, 10:54 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
I have just seen the front page of the Times with...

I have just seen the front page of the Times with a BA pilot moaning that they only get to stay in 4 star hotels rather than 5 star now! Well that’s the perfect way to get the general public behind...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jul 19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Mobile Unions have said they are sitting down with BA...

Unions have said they are sitting down with BA and ACAS today and for the rest of the week. So it continues...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jul 19, 11:29 AM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Damn! BA lost

Damn! BA lost
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 06:27 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
Doubt it...but no harm in trying! I was perfectly...

Doubt it...but no harm in trying! I was perfectly pleasant but just implored them to hit BA where it hurts with the business seats not in the middle of summer holidays when business is at it's...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 06:13 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
I may have tweeted BALPA in the last few weeks...

I may have tweeted BALPA in the last few weeks suggesting that idea, it would also allow them to get more public support. Unfortunately this also works the opposite way in that they drum up more...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Oh give me strength! At the end of the day the...

Oh give me strength! At the end of the day the judges have retired to make a decision and therefore no one was losing by a mile as otherwise it would have been done and dusted.
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Another day of worrying for us, some reprieve for...

Another day of worrying for us, some reprieve for others. 10:30 tomorrow judgement
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 03:40 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Not sure about that not that I am any expert but...

Not sure about that not that I am any expert but they deliberately give a lot of grilling to both.
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 02:59 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
I'm liking Larry David he does crack a few jokes...

I'm liking Larry David he does crack a few jokes. When the BALPA said something about not being back in court if these rules were adhered to he quipped "wanna bet?"
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 02:09 PM
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Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Yay we are back!

Yay we are back!
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 01:29 PM
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Posted By RobandLynsey
I'm kind of secretly hoping that the judges all...

I'm kind of secretly hoping that the judges all have BA flights booked in August.
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Think they just need to go in front of Judge...

Think they just need to go in front of Judge Judy, she would scold them for using the general public as pawns and it would be a lot more entertaining (if it was working)...I'm sorry it's being a very...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Someone needs to put another £1 in the livestream...

Someone needs to put another £1 in the livestream meter, or reboot it!
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Hmmm maybe, he doesn't seem as confident as I...

Hmmm maybe, he doesn't seem as confident as I thought he would be but that's just personal preference and doesn't warm to me when he admits there is a load of typos in the documents and I don't want...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Seemed just to stop when BALPA were going on...

Seemed just to stop when BALPA were going on about nurses.
Forum: General Chat 30 Jul 19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1,133
Views: 119,102
Posted By RobandLynsey
Aggghh livestream has ended, not that I could...

Aggghh livestream has ended, not that I could really understand a lot of it!
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