RE: Ryanair Plane runs over fellow pilot!
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 22-12-02 AT 01:37 AM (GMT)]God save us from an industry full of “Low cost carriers” Having fairly recently ended a 21 year career in aviation on the ground, I think that the only part of the overall equation that these low cost carriers are good for are the passengers!(sometimes) From a ground handling company’s point of view these carriers did no one else any favours. The problems ranged from impossible turnround fees/times and contractual conditions,to concocted delay code situations to land the poor handling agents with heavy penalty payments for “delayed” departures. This went a long way to subsidising the unrealistic fare levels that we are currently seeing. On top of this scenario, due to the ridiculous rates and conditions attatched to the handling contracts for these carriers,the standard of living of the ground staff associated with these “airlines” was ruined. It doesn’t take a degree in rocket science to work out that this process cannot be open ended! As far as running over staff are concerned I had many occasions in my job to complain to airport apron authorities ref the taxying antics of a certain “low cost carrier” ref the safety of my staff, in its pursuit of shorter turnrounds. I for one am pleased to see a turnround in the fortunes of the larger carriers,as said already on this forum, its high time the playing field was levelled ref landing and nav fees etc, then lets see how it all unfolds. Right-off the soapbox. My apologies if this mssg offends,but it is based on my own professional experience,at a fairly senior operational level,dealing with the handling of these carriers.
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