Leeds Bradford: Ground Handling Services

[Aviador]

This is a thread for topical discussion about Ground Handling Services at LBA.

 

[Aviador]

I'd like to say a goodbye to Johnny who is leaving Airways to work as an engineer for his farther. He will be missed at LBA.

 

[backtrack]

I'd like to say a goodbye to Johnny who is leaving Airways to work as an engineer for his farther. He will be missed at LBA.

His last day today. I wish him, Sarah and their baby the best of luck for the future.

 

[pilot_737]

Did airways not become servisair?

 

[backtrack]

Did airways not become servisair?

Yeah they did pilot_ben. Airways is still a commonly used term around the airport for some of those guys who initially were with the company. All are now employee's of Servisair Uk.

 

[pilot_737]

Thanks for confirming that!
I worked for servisair a couple of years ago! Do you know which Johnny has left!?

 

[backtrack]

Thanks for confirming that!
I worked for servisair a couple of years ago! Do you know which Johnny has left!?

PM'd you pilot_ben.

 

[ls27]

Re: Leeds Bradford Infrastructure & Developments

For anyone interested First Bus have taken over the airside bus service from First Rail Replacement on 2nd June.These vehicles can only be used airside as they retain their Irish registrations. They were new in 2004.

 

[lbaspotter]

Re: Leeds Bradford Infrastructure & Developments

"Ls27 I think you'll find that the Irish Reg buses that First Leeds have acquired from First Dublin (Air Coach) for the airport contract are allowed out on the roads here in the UK, But only when running private without passengers on-board, As they have been seen a few times running empty between the Airport and Hunslet Park garage..

 

[arry]

Swissport possible strike disruption 19 Dec to 4 Jan 2024/5.
Has anyone any further news on this? I was considering a quick trip next week but I can’t risk disruption so close to Christmas so I’ve shelved the idea.

Leeds-Bradford Airport strike action threatens Christmas flights

Nearly 50 ramp agents are set to strike from 19 December to 4 January over "de-icing payments".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[White Heather]

Swissport possible strike disruption 19 Dec to 4 Jan 2024/5.
Has anyone any further news on this? I was considering a quick trip next week but I can’t risk disruption so close to Christmas so I’ve shelved the idea.

Leeds-Bradford Airport strike action threatens Christmas flights

Nearly 50 ramp agents are set to strike from 19 December to 4 January over "de-icing payments".

www.bbc.co.uk

Only a matter of time before someone claims that such a strike would never happen at DSA.

You have to wonder though why Swissport would pay extra for de-icing duties at other airports but refuse to do so at LBA. All staff should be paid the same for doing the same job irrespective if which airport they're working at.

 

[Finger66]

Believe there has been strike action threatened at EDI too, although don't know if the same union and reasons

 

[Len Fish]

They should employ those who shall not be named and friends to de-ice the aircraft using their inexhaustible supply of hot air.

 

[CM.]

It could also impact multiflight movements aswell weather dependant as Swissport are contracted to deice their flights as they’re unable to deice over at multiflight.

 

[White Heather]

Swissport possible strike disruption 19 Dec to 4 Jan 2024/5.
Has anyone any further news on this? I was considering a quick trip next week but I can’t risk disruption so close to Christmas so I’ve shelved the idea.

Leeds-Bradford Airport strike action threatens Christmas flights

Nearly 50 ramp agents are set to strike from 19 December to 4 January over "de-icing payments".

www.bbc.co.uk

Strike has been called off. Swissport paying up. So all good.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Strike has been called off. Swissport paying up. So all good.

BBC News - Airport strike off after pay dispute resolved

Leeds Bradford Airport strike off after pay dispute resolved

Swissport's ground staff will now receive cold weather payment and walk-out averted.

www.bbc.com

 

[Len Fish]

Wonder if they get the monthly payment regardless of whether or not there’s been any de-icing carried out? I suppose if they do it will be called a standby payment.

 

[BCFC]

Only a matter of time before someone claims that such a strike would never happen at DSA.

You have to wonder though why Swissport would pay extra for de-icing duties at other airports but refuse to do so at LBA. All staff should be paid the same for doing the same job irrespective if which airport they're working at.

It wouldn't happen at DSA…no planes there to de-ice!

 

[White Heather]

It wouldn't happen at DSA…no planes there to de-ice!

Not true. There's one! It's small enough to de- ice using a step ladder but credit where credits due . But they don't get ice there so it's never an issue......

 

[Len Fish]

The haven that is DSA with its all year round temperate climate and dolphins swimming in the nearby lagoons.