The Empire Strikes Back..

Today it was announced that the strikes planned by BA Cabin Crew would not go ahead; the decision was made by a Judge in favour of the allegations posed by BA following the initial threat of strike. The fact that votes were included from staff who had already accepted voluntary redundancy.

This has spelt an end to the festive turmoil, with many Britons relieved at the decision. It will be interesting to see how other airlines such as Easyjet and Virgin Altantic will move forward in light of the decision; as many plans were made to scramble planes to quench the passenger demand from the cancelled flights.

Things are looking quite shakey for BA after this spell of press with quite a tarnishing on the company's image..!

As a cadet, BA is one of the airlines, nay, THE airline I would dream of working for. But at the moment it does seem to be many reasons to suggest I should perhaps look elsewhere..!

In today's class with The Weatherman, he spent quite some time explaining the 'Nobility' of our profession of being pilots; whilst also enduring such pains and hardships to fulfill these dreams.

The Weatherman
- "You guys are going into such a difficult industry, one which will treat you really badly for little gain. You work your balls off in here in the classrooms, doing such hard work that people don't even know about. You pay loads to do it, then at the end of it; when it comes to looking for a job, you earn less than a London Underground train driver."

A gloomy countenance swept across the faces of the class. This 'being a pilot'; it seems as though it will come at a very great cost to all of us. There are always the good days and the bad days; this was definately not one of those 'inspirational days'..!