Recent content by Mr Pumblechook

Dependent arrivals must be staggered; independent departures can be side-by-side.

There are many variables that will determine whether or not an aircraft is able to use the new runway. If the aircraft is unable (as opposed to it being inconvenient) the pilot will be authorised to use the old runway.

Actually it's the other way around - the arrivals have been staggered but the departures have been side-by-side. Many aircraft can't use the new runway because the taxi time is too long or their electronic databases don't yet include it, and the new runway won't be used after 10 pm by any aircraft.

Yes VA were still paying leases for the E190s stored in Mojave and the ATRs stored in Nelson. And at the same time paying Alliance (20% owned by QF) to fly in their place.

And what unspeakable militancy have the FAAA, VIPA or AFAP undertaken? The MUA doesn't represent VA workers. Edit: Will add that most unions in Australian aviation are also professional associations. Members contribute to things like advocating for the 1:36 rule, ensuring there's an FA at every...

No problems. Happy to clear up that "I got bullied to join a union in 1986" is completely irelevant to union members in 2020

...just wondering if any of you are talking about an experience from less than 20 years ago.

The concessions that many unions have made during COVID have been plentiful and reasonable, leading to all the talk of a "new accord", but AFF's the natural home of the boomer liberalism set, so it's not that surprising to see contempt for the filthy riff raff flying planes, loading bags...

The workers are only banding together because of devious means, and they have no right to question any aspect of the job that they'll be lucky to receive if I so chose, even if they're legally entitled to be a part of the process... Thanks for reminding me why it was so important to join my union!

An update on my refund adventures: After three unanswered emails to VA, I re-activated my Amex dispute and it was declined within 48 hours. I called Amex and asked why, given VA's own letter to Amex in response to my dispute showed that my freedom fare was entitled to a cash refund, and was...

The VA correspondence seems to be a carefully worded mix of fare rules and consumer law, although it doesn't really make sense when you think about it. They say my fare was refundable to the original form of payment or travel credit, and who says that it's me who gets to chose which one VA give...

Lucky! I just spent 1 hr 20 mins on hold, got through, then was put on hold while my details were confirmed and got disconnected 😢 I'm trying again because now the whole experience has become hilarious

I submitted another request for a refund to VA via their website. In addition to this ~$3000 they also have another ~$2000 of my money legitimately locked up in travel credits, so I'm trying to tread lightly. Update: Looking at VA's correspondence with Amex, it appears that they justify denying...

I'm in an identical situation. The Amex agent told me VA's correspondence was that I was only entitled to a credit, and I could re-dispute but nothing would change.

Haha Dutton Derangement Syndrome? Maybe. I guess voting Liberal doesn't necessarily disqualify one 🙃 But we're getting way off topic.