Comair updates?
06-08-2009, 12:33 PM
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Below is a memo issued by my current employer (I'm a Comair furloughee) regarding checked baggage. I thought some of you might get a kick out of it. I guess I always took it for granted that refrigerators were not allowed as checked baggage. See below:
[b][b]Special notice for Johannesburg-Lagos guests
June 2, 2009
Intending guests on Arik Air’s services between Johannesburg and Lagos should note the following:
* The Airports Company South Africa
does not permit the following items as checked-in baggage:
o TV sets (inclusive of Plasma and LCD)
o car parts (inclusive of tyres)
o radio
o generators
o refrigerators.
[b][b]Special notice for Johannesburg-Lagos guests
June 2, 2009
Intending guests on Arik Air’s services between Johannesburg and Lagos should note the following:
* The Airports Company South Africa
does not permit the following items as checked-in baggage:
o TV sets (inclusive of Plasma and LCD)
o car parts (inclusive of tyres)
o radio
o generators
o refrigerators.
People don't surprise me anymore. I used to be D.M. for a large airline before going back to flying. One particular day, this young girl going home from college, checked in for her flight. Amongs the belongings she was checking was a small refrigerator in it's box. She was not going to leave it behind. No matter how manny times we said no, or explained the refrigerants are a hazmats, she would not budge. It came to the point we had to call the cops 'cause she was getting belligerant and abusive towards the agents. I gave her two 25 dls coupons for future flight for the damn fridge. It's been about 4 years of that incident and that's not even the worse one. Anyways, the point is, it happened here in the US. Human stupidity never ceases to amaze me.
06-08-2009, 12:49 PM
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Well Comair finaly took its toll on me. I put in my 2 weeks today! I am looking forward to spending every night at home and working a normal job in which you get paid for every hour you work. No more commuting, crashpads, eating every meal out....I can't wait. For those of you who don't want to get furloughed or want to get called back, I hope my spot helps you.
06-08-2009, 12:53 PM
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Who cares how they are going to handle the staffing situation? It is their problem. Comair put themselves into this mess, so let them figure it out. We don't get paid to think about this crap. Some of you guys seriously need to let go of Comair and move on.
06-08-2009, 01:22 PM
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Have a great day!.
06-08-2009, 01:25 PM
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I think you need to let go of Comair
Let the people that have hope for things to get better to continue to have hope.
06-08-2009, 02:47 PM
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06-08-2009, 05:59 PM
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I am a furloughed pilot since November fifth. I now work part time at UPS for...8.50 an hour. The job isn’t so bad, I'm not complaining because I know it is hard to even have a job these days. however when I was unloading the UPS trucks the other morning, I noticed that 77 Comair Blvd received 8 brand new LCD TV’s...wait, I’m on furlough and they're buying new TVs? What are these TVs for or where are they going? I've heard rumors of the lounge in concourse A but not sure. I almost wrote them a little note telling them how angry I was to be the one unloading their TVs but I decided to save face and vent on here.
06-08-2009, 06:35 PM
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I am a furloughed pilot since November fifth. I now work part time at UPS for...8.50 an hour. The job isn’t so bad, I'm not complaining because I know it is hard to even have a job these days. however when I was unloading the UPS trucks the other morning, I noticed that 77 Comair Blvd received 8 brand new LCD TV’s...wait, I’m on furlough and they're buying new TVs? What are these TVs for or where are they going? I've heard rumors of the lounge in concourse A but not sure. I almost wrote them a little note telling them how angry I was to be the one unloading their TVs but I decided to save face and vent on here.
06-08-2009, 08:58 PM
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I too have recently decided to leave Comair. It has really been a pleasure to fly with some of you and to have known others. My posts have from time to time been pessimistic and I am sorry if that has brought anyone down, but I truly do wish the best for you guys that are sticking it out.
Good luck and thanks for the fun times!
Good luck and thanks for the fun times!
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