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B'Air may see future woes
Because of their decision to implement a work to rule last week and the large number of pilots on vacation, members of the Bahamas Airlines Pilots Association (Bahamas-ALPA), warned that a number of flights might depart late or, in extreme cases, flights could be cancelled since there might be insufficient crews to operate the national flag carrier."Recently, an inordinate number of pilots were placed on vacation by management without taking into consideration the impact that this would have on the airline's ability to successfully fly the published flight schedule, resulting in extreme burdens being placed on the remaining flight crew," the union claimed in a statement issued to The Guardian yesterday. "In most circumstances, the flying public is unaware of the sacrifice made by members of Bahamas-ALPA on a consistent basis, to ensure that the airline is able to fulfill its obligation to its customers."
Bahamas-ALPA noted that by implementing a work to rule, it is not its intention to frustrate the flying public, but only to work within the confines of its current industrial agreement.
B'air still in heat of conflict
Members of the Bahamas Airline Pilots Association are continuing with their work-to-rule action at Bahamasair.Bahamas ALPA President Captain Joseph Moxey told the Nassau Guardian yesterday that the industrial action would continue until such time an amicable agreement has been reached with executive management of the national flag carrier.
He admitted however, that the association is presently engaged in some dialogue with management in its attempt to try and bring resolution to the situation, which has resulted in some flight delays.
"It is coming along in a positive way," said Captain Moxey. "We just have to meet a couple more times to see if we can iron out whatever the issues are. But, it is moving towards a positive direction."
When asked Captain Moxey could not give a timeline as to when he believes negotiations would be completed.
Connecting to Cayman for cruise convention
I have been up in the air for about six weeks now: from Bermuda to St Lucia to Bahamas and then back to St Lucia, from where I went to Cayman Islands last week to attend the 13th annual FCCA Caribbean Cruise Conference and Trade Show.It gave me a sample of what sometimes afflicts tourists on their travels. Tired and weary, I was in for some more weariness when my flight left late from Newark, because of a tire problem, forcing me to miss my connection to Grand Cayman at Atlanta.
The customer service representative told me that the only option was to overnight and take the next flight the following day which would make me exceptionally late for the conference.
Determined, I put my ancient but trusted Blackberry device, without the bells and whistles of todays modern versions, to work.