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Originally posted by ejanson65
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I hear UL is going to stop all the layovers for cabin crew on the flights to KMG, DXB, AUH, PVG & PEK. So all these flights are going to be turnarounds some extra seats will be blocked for the additional crew. -
Actually, Al Baker did a bit more.Originally posted by ejanson65 View Post
He asked them why a Chrysler was sent to pick him up instead of a Mercedes
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If they want a viable option it's the new ones they can lease out and continue to utilize the 332. Not the ideal option but given the current dire situation they might have no option.Originally posted by banuthev View Post
Jet airways did the same with their new 777s not so recently, it just a matter of taking some hard decisions. I hope they do the same with their staff too.Comment
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"We need to cut down loss making routes and now aircrafts" (Sarcasm)Originally posted by TheF15Ace View Post
...last time I checked neither routes or aircrafts can talk back
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I'm just surprised Mr tough guy Suren Ratwatte didn't even try to threaten/blackmail/terminate anybody from this "rogue flight attendants union''. He did say ''I am here to make big decisions and ride my bicycle on my off days.”Originally posted by Speedbird View Post"We need to cut down loss making routes and now aircrafts" (Sarcasm)...last time I checked neither routes or aircrafts can talk back
Or is one of the company's biggest (and most high maintenance) work groups giving them the finger below his pay grade -_-Comment
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I think 9W leased them off the factory to TK.Originally posted by LukeSkywalker View Post
And likewise, somebody also sent new frames to AI some time ago.
Well, would that also include those over nighting in KUL, SIN .. ????Originally posted by banuthev View Post
A lot of LCCs don't over night staff, unless the staff agree to stay on their own pocket, with a minor allowance. Whereas for legacy carriers, over nighting is a lucrative form of extra pay !Last edited by ecureilx; 31-05-2016, 03:28 PM.Comment
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He said the government will have to write off the carrier’s carried forward debt and it will also need to address the issue of 7,000+ employees.Originally posted by Max View Post
Not sure why the people of Sri Lanka should have to pay for this when:-
- Half the 2005 Tsunami aid is unaccounted for (source BBC).
- Almost $20 Billion Dollars has been transferred out of the country (nobody seems to be doing anything about it).
- Theft/Fraud/Corruption/Incompetence and Nepotism at UL continues to go unpunished and uninvestigated.
- $$ Millions made on the sale/leaseback and commissions on the aircraft deal that has bankrupted the airline and the country (no investigation as far as I know).
How about getting some of this money back instead?
Here's a good place to start.
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Is Helitours still flying on MA60 on their domestic ops?Originally posted by Aaqib View Post
I read on the CH Aviation that CAA of SL have grounded the pair of Helitours MA60s from flying for passenger operations due to unspecified technical issue on the aircraft . What a waste of money for getting MA60s. Currently Helitours doing the ops on Y12 & Bell 412. Now Helitours looking at leasing two more aircraft for domestic ops.Comment
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No, 9W didn't send them directly off from the factory to TK. 9W did take them, but because of overcapacity at the time, sought to use the 77Ws as a way to earn revenue by leasing them out to TG/TK. Eventually, EY came along, and began restructuring Jet (and took 6 of the leased 77Ws).Originally posted by ecureilx View Post
Now that Jet is in the pink of its health, EY is set to return them starting August, so that Jet can use to upgauge their existing A330 services to AMS/CDG/YYZ, so that the same A330s could be used to replace some of the regional flying (DXB/SIN/BKK), which in turn allows for more of their narrowbodies to be utilized in domestic/Gulf market.
So yes, just as 9W did, UL needs to swallow their pride and take the poison pill in order to restructure, otherwise it'll die a slow and painful death..Comment
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Yes, the MA60s have been grounded, and only one of that is in operation. Takes off rarely in the morning and afternoon, even 30 minutes back it took off. But I don't think on Helitours passenger OPS. Waste of money buying these aircraft. It would be better if SLAF could get down two C130 Hercules aircraft, which are more big and reliable. Nice to see if they lease or buy a wide body prop, instead of a helicopter or small Y12 aircraft. Fits Air's (Former Expo Air) Fokker F27 aircraft is also currently on ground with one of its' propellor removed. Wonder why? And any reason of whether it will fly or any otherthing...? One of my favorite birds, the F27, AN32s and the C130. Takes me back to those good old times at Ratmalana. Heard that the No.2 squadron will also be brought back to Ratmalana, due to the 2nd Runway project at Katunayake.Originally posted by banuthev View PostComment
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Is it true that someone is preparing to launch a new airline as "Peace Air" with Boeing 737s ??Comment
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In my point of view, this is a good decision took by the airline, I've seen some chubby out of shape flight attendants that's not looks good for the saree!!Originally posted by Serendib View PostComment
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Plus UL have to focus more on Customer Service and Ontime performance on Flights. Good thing is cabins of half of UL fleet is now New (4 x A320 & 7 x A333). Cabin crew have to be in service only upto the age of 35 and the airline have to take the strict disciplinary action on the staff who have the poor performance towards the customers.Originally posted by Sandaru View PostComment
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Is it Private airline to serve out of Sri Lanka ? Is it passenger or cargo operation ? Where they planning to serve? How many B737s they are looking to get ? Wish they operate to secondary hubs in India e.g. Pune, Goa, Vizag etc.. So those pax can connect with UL flights to/from Medium & Long hauls.Originally posted by Sandaru View Post
Sri Lanka had the golden opportunity Air Arabia was about to make a hub in Sri Lanka to serve the flights to Far East but the MR Gov didn't allow.Comment
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