What Is Happening With British Airways?
By skysuccess
@skysuccess (8857)
Singapore
July 30, 2010 7:25am CST
Is it me or justifiable for me to give up on this airline?
I am referring to the airline's impending strike by the cabin crew which is schedule to take place in September which will coincide with my trip to London. I really dread and hate to be in the middle of their disputes as I had the displeasure of experiencing it 2 years ago.
I am sorry but I really cannot understand how employees can actually be allowed to bring down a company just like that. One where the company is coming out and still recovering from the recent Iceland's volcanic ash cloud fiasco which had sent the beleaguered airline £164 million into the red.
Also, the 22 day cabin crew strike that took place between March and April this year and suspended due to the Iceland volcanic ash cloud had already cost the airline around £250 million over the quarter.
I must be nuts or supporting this airline's inability to manage the company and allowing the strike to happen. As, it is my company's policy to travel on them for this route, I am already appealing for a change which I think will be approved. But, I really want to take the business elsewhere when I discover that this airline is not being mindful and able to prevent my agonies and inconveniences.
Do you think I should cut up my Executive Club membership and send my business elsewhere?
Read more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1298878/British-Airways-plunges-164m-red-cabin-crew-rebels-plan-12-days-Christmas-strike.html
I must be nuts or supporting this airline's inability to manage the company and allowing the strike to happen. As, it is my company's policy to travel on them for this route, I am already appealing for a change which I think will be approved. But, I really want to take the business elsewhere when I discover that this airline is not being mindful and able to prevent my agonies and inconveniences.
Do you think I should cut up my Executive Club membership and send my business elsewhere?
Read more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1298878/British-Airways-plunges-164m-red-cabin-crew-rebels-plan-12-days-Christmas-strike.html3 responses
@PDBME2 (1014)
• United States
31 Jul 10
It's usually the unions who push employees to ask for more. I used to belong to a union in my former job. I was so tired of their monthly dues, and when you needed them they weren't around. They will fine you if they catch you crossing the line during a strike.1 person likes this
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
1 Aug 10
PDBME2,
I am wondering why some countries could not make these labor strikes or disputes illegal especially when it is so damaging to the companies, staff and eventually the country's economy.
The economy and the state of things are just getting from bad to worse that I really hope that the government will really act on this for the good of the country and the people.
@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 10
For weeks I felt in limbo wondering if my flight from London to Vancouver would take place. Every day I looked at the British Airways website to see updated information. I was really scared that they might have strike action at the time I was flying out there or back home. I read that if affected I would have been able to rebook for a different date. I am glad that I was able to fly off to Canada and return when I was supposed to. However due to that lack of faith I hadn't planned well for my trip. It was more like 'if it happens' than 'when it happens'. I won't choose to fly with British Airways again if I can help it if they are continuing to strike at all. When I plan my travels I get travel insurance to cover me in the case of airline failure. Good luck with your trip on them to London. I think they are treating their passengers badly with all the strike action. Many travelers will avoid them in the future I imagine.
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
31 Jul 10
maximax8,
I think my office is having enough of these airlines. Two years ago, my company literally threw Air France out of the door and I just foresee the same with British Airways here.
Not to worry, we are already making alternatives and are just waiting approval from the head office. I just hate these strikes which has nothing but bring about dire consequences to all around.
@PDBME2 (1014)
• United States
30 Jul 10
I think alot of the times employees don't want to strike, then some do, because they know it will be time without pay but the union tells them "This is what we have to do..." If there are other airlines available to use during this time I would definately just try to use a different airline. I can imagine the press, the angered employees, the incapable personnel they use during this time will really put a strain on travel.
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
31 Jul 10
PDBME2,
I really hope that my office will rethink and consider moving their business elsewhere with other airlines. Two years ago, my office threw out Air France, for striking at will and leaving us in a lurch and with this upcoming British Airways labor action, I don't think we could ever want to be involved in getting ourselves stuck to their struggles.
I cannot help but feel utterly disappointed with ALL the people to actually allow this dispute become out of proportion at our expense. There are so many people loosing their jobs everywhere and companies going belly up - I just cannot understand or rather refuse to understand their decisions here.
