Open Skies - The new and Innovative Airline from British Airways

My mother died early this morning. She was a genuine lady and I loved her dearly. Please say a prayer for her. Thank you

OOH David. I am truely so very sorry for your loss. Indeed my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

If I can do anything for you please let me know.

Agian-Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family.

Rob

David,

I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you both in my prayers and remember that she will always be in your heart, close to you...

Jazz xo

David,

I am very sorry for your loss, may her soul rest in eternal peace. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

David,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. May your mother find everlasting peace and may you be comforted in knowing that she is safe with the Lord.

David in Chandler, Arizona said: My mother died early this morning. She was a genuine lady and I loved her dearly. Please say a prayer for her. Thank you

David, I am so sorry to hear that.
I will be thinking of you.

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: MATT!!!! My sweetie, I got your message late last night and am planning to call you later? If that's okay?
Thanks for the commuting info, that makes OS a lot more appealing ! :-)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU, MATT!!!!

Sure, anytime.
I've been on the forums with you long enough to know that neither of us sleep lol

David in Chandler, Arizona said: My mother died early this morning. She was a genuine lady and I loved her dearly. Please say a prayer for her. Thank you

DAVID, my dear friend, I am so sad. Please accept my deepest condolances. It is never easy to lose the person who gave you life. Just know that she is now looking after you from a better place.
Be well, wondefful DAVID.

MattATL in Atlanta, Georgia said: Sure, anytime.
I've been on the forums with you long enough to know that neither of us sleep lol

LOL, that is true about the insomnia!
I just got home, am going to have a little lunch and going back out again. Can I call you this weekend? :-)
ps Are you applying at JB? If not, shouldn't you????? :-)

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: LOL, that is true about the insomnia!
I just got home, am going to have a little lunch and going back out again. Can I call you this weekend? :-)
ps Are you applying at JB? If not, shouldn't you????? :-)

I can't decide whether or not to put out any other applications.
I hate that I feel this way, but I think there's only one airline where I will truly be happy. So I'm going to hold out for that. And I have a new development with that...I'll tell you on the phone =)

David in Chandler, Arizona said: My mother died early this morning. She was a genuine lady and I loved her dearly. Please say a prayer for her. Thank you

David, I'm so very sorry. Your Mother,you and family are in my prayers.596

David, good luck to you in the new few days. They will be vary hard but you'll get through it, and we'll all help it we can. I'm sorry about your mom.
She's an angel now looking over you.

OK......Anyone heard anything??

Hi Rob,

Today is the last day for interviews so you probally will not hear anything until Monday! Wish all of the forum regulars great success!

Jazz xo

Hi all. This is a great site. Wish I knew about it before. I went to the interview and stayed for the 2 to 1 interview. I did like them but I wasn't that sure about the travel perks. It didn't seem that great. The job itself is ideal for me as I'm in NYC but just don't know that it compares to the other airlines when it comes to being able to trade trips, maximise time off and non rev.

Will you all definately take it if you get the offer or are you rethinking?

David in Chandler, Arizona said: I have seen numerous inquires regarding the new start-up airline 'Open Skies' to be based in the New York area celebrating the new air-services treaty between the United States and the European Union. So, here now is a place to discuss the hiring process and other news relating to this new opportunity. Thank you

MY APPLICATION WAS ACCEPTED BUT I AM AHAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING WHERE TO GO ON WEBSITE TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE HELP!!

Hi Sara--Did you recieve an email from OS yet? The place to shedula your interview will be on your application page when they send it back to you. Be patient. It will come! And Good Luck!

Shanaquaw--I think OS will certainly work for me and others who aren't real commuters. Although-travel passes may happen later on but for now--just plan on being in NY!!
Good Luck

Rob

David in Chandler, Arizona said: My mother died early this morning. She was a genuine lady and I loved her dearly. Please say a prayer for her. Thank you

Sorry about your loss. Prayers going out to you and your loved ones.

ORD FA in Chicago, Illinois said: NATASHA - Islip is on Long Island. Part 121 is just "airlinese" for commercial passenger airline. JBU = Jetblue. We all learned "airlinese" somehow or another....it's a whole other language. ;-) lol

Hi Guys as an old hand I would love to interject here.
Part 121 is the FAA safety Regs for Commercial Airlines operating scheduled flights.

OS will probably operate under CAP360 which is the British CAA regs.

You will all need to bear in mind that this is not a U.S. carrier just based in the U.S.
Training will be no cakewalk. Be prepared to burn the midnight oil.
My 757 training was conducted by Caladonia a Sub for BA.
Fire science training by BA fire department.
Good luck to all of you.

Rob in Union, Iowa said: Not Emirates. But close-kinda!! LOL

Can't wait for CDG layovers again, the ME company I worked for had a base there(actually they still do!)

Keeping fingers crossed too!!

yes the 20th is what I was told to (I think??) hhmmm how many at your interview??

Thanks Rob

Hi Rob I am JB also Ex Middle East. What country were you In?
Look forward to your reply.
I have requested to be interviewed in the fall.
This should give them time to iorn out the kinks.

JB in Bradenton, Florida said: Hi Rob I am JB also Ex Middle East. What country were you In?
Look forward to your reply.
I have requested to be interviewed in the fall.
This should give them time to iorn out the kinks.

Hi JB-- I was in Saudia Arabia. Based in Jedda. LOVED it!! This was in 87-90. Then went back there when I flew for a charter out of JFK and did a wetlease for a few years in the 90's. Hadj and sheduled stuff. I miss it!

Saudia City, RoseVillage,Kandara Palace?? LOL If you'd like feel free to email me at iflyrob@yahoo.com

Rob in Union, Iowa said: Hi JB-- I was in Saudia Arabia. Based in Jedda. LOVED it!! This was in 87-90. Then went back there when I flew for a charter out of JFK and did a wetlease for a few years in the 90's. Hadj and sheduled stuff. I miss it!

Saudia City, RoseVillage,Kandara Palace?? LOL If you'd like feel free to email me at iflyrob@yahoo.com

Hi Rob,
I was with RJ in Amman for 14 years.
Flew mostly the big birds. Loved living in the Middle East at that time.
Can you remember when Dubai was just sand.
I will e-mail you at your Yahoo address then we can catch up by phone.

To all you other ladies and gents out there.
If you have any technical questions regarding what to expect at your safety training do not hesitate.
I wrote a CAP 360 manual for an Airline, was a Cabin Services Manager and have gone through the mill.
Always happy to help.

JB in Bradenton, Florida said: Hi Rob,
I was with RJ in Amman for 14 years.
Flew mostly the big birds. Loved living in the Middle East at that time.
Can you remember when Dubai was just sand.
I will e-mail you at your Yahoo address then we can catch up by phone.

To all you other ladies and gents out there.
If you have any technical questions regarding what to expect at your safety training do not hesitate.
I wrote a CAP 360 manual for an Airline, was a Cabin Services Manager and have gone through the mill.
Always happy to help.

Thank you so much for being such a kind wonderful person! :-)

Where can we get the documentation that says that open skies is a CAP360 carrier and not an FAR Part 121 carrier?

Val in Houston, Texas said: Where can we get the documentation that says that open skies is a CAP360 carrier and not an FAR Part 121 carrier?

Val,
you can go to the FAA site and check if OS is registered as a U.S. Part 121 carrier.
Given that the training will be in the U.K. my best guess is CAP360.

Do'nt worry too much about it. The rules are just stricter than U.S.
Hope this helps

Hi everyone interested in applying/interviewing with OS.
Copy and paste link.
www.nevillehobson.com/2008/01/10/ba-blogs-openskies/

You will also note that it states that this is a British Airways subsidiary.

There was a previous question regarding why they would hire just 45 F/As.
The British Civial Aviation Authorities, CAA (equiv FAA)stipulates how many crews you must have per aircraft type. So if they are manning with 5 F/As that would make it 9 crews per aircraft.
Given the A/C configuration and type of service I do believe that it will not be possible to operate with 5 F/As.
I spoke with the recruiters and next recruitment session will be in the fall.
I have opted for this one.

There are lots of Airlines out there hiring.
Just google: Flight Attendant jobs.
Yahoohotjobs.com
Monster.com
Look at Allegiantair.com
Southwest has a very good reputation with their crews. Not hiring at the moment but if you have a family member working with them, they could write you a referral letter and this will get you an interview.

Have a great day. Hang in there and do not loose hope. There is an Airline out there for each one of us.
Let us strive to keep this forum positive and informative as it is meant to be.

David,

Just got back into town and read your sad news. My prayers are with you.

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: David,

Just got back into town and read your sad news. My prayers are with you.

Thank you all for your heart felt and kind words. You are indeed a wonderful, supportive group.

Hi all.... so far no news yet from OS or Eos. LOL.... but its not the 20th yet..
so I guess that's why.
But, I have news. In the last two days I have decided that I am going to pass on both. Eos for obvious reasons...
OS, because I'm planning for yorkie puppies in the spring... and OS will be a better fit for me in the Fall.
Plus, I highly doubt I've been picked for that first OS plane. hehehe
Seriously... they didn't call last week.. so that's a pretty good indication I am on the long list. lol
I'm ok with it... it allows me time to do the things that I want right now.
I want Yorkie puppies!!! :)

I hope someone on here will get good news from OS! What an honor it will be for those selected to fly on the first flight of the new airline!!

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Hi all.... so far no news yet from OS or Eos. LOL.... but its not the 20th yet..
so I guess that's why.
But, I have news. In the last two days I have decided that I am going to pass on both. Eos for obvious reasons...
OS, because I'm planning for yorkie puppies in the spring... and OS will be a better fit for me in the Fall.
Plus, I highly doubt I've been picked for that first OS plane. hehehe
Seriously... they didn't call last week.. so that's a pretty good indication I am on the long list. lol
I'm ok with it... it allows me time to do the things that I want right now.
I want Yorkie puppies!!! :)

I hope someone on here will get good news from OS! What an honor it will be for those selected to fly on the first flight of the new airline!!

Hi, MALTI! :-)
Okay, here's MY news too...I've decided to pass on a flight attendant career. I'm most likely going to take a job working in the legal industry, which is what I'm very qualified to do. I, too, have not heard anything from OS, which also leads me to believe that I wouldn't have been considered for the first plane either. But that's okay, 'cause I'm really vying for an adoption in the spring, at this point! LOL...
Other than that, how are you? Are you back home, in the sunshine, with your man? :-)
Have you been in touch with NYCgirl? She's AWOL...lol

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Hi, MALTI! :-)
Okay, here's MY news too...I've decided to pass on a flight attendant career. I'm most likely going to take a job working in the legal industry, which is what I'm very qualified to do. I, too, have not heard anything from OS, which also leads me to believe that I wouldn't have been considered for the first plane either. But that's okay, 'cause I'm really vying for an adoption in the spring, at this point! LOL...
Other than that, how are you? Are you back home, in the sunshine, with your man? :-)
Have you been in touch with NYCgirl? She's AWOL...lol

LOL.... I see you've been doing some thinking also. Why leave sunny Fla.. when you have it so good there?
Until OS is up and running and all the bugs are worked out... its probably better to stay on the sidelines and wait it out.
I haven't heard from Nycgirl. She must be on a case... OR... having a glass of wine with Rob in Kew Gardens afterall!
See.. Love was in the air! :)

Funny... no email from Eos. I would have thought for sure I'd have the 'no thanks' email by now. Well, even if it's an offer... I'm not going to accept.
I'm just not Eos material. I can't cook...so I think that would be a problem. :)

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: LOL.... I see you've been doing some thinking also. Why leave sunny Fla.. when you have it so good there?
Until OS is up and running and all the bugs are worked out... its probably better to stay on the sidelines and wait it out.
I haven't heard from Nycgirl. She must be on a case... OR... having a glass of wine with Rob in Kew Gardens afterall!
See.. Love was in the air! :)

Funny... no email from Eos. I would have thought for sure I'd have the 'no thanks' email by now. Well, even if it's an offer... I'm not going to accept.
I'm just not Eos material. I can't cook...so I think that would be a problem. :)

What? Rob and NYCgirl?.....nah!
They're great, but not together! LOL..
Yeah, the weather here is ab/fab! Had a beautiful day today at an art fair in Coconut Grove.
Yes, I think OS is going to have the kinks all worked out by the seasoned FAs manning their first flights--and after that, who knows?
EOS seems to work slow. Slow to respond to applications, slow to follow up on interviews....But nobody is as slow as DL, at least as far as my email of "one way or the other." I still have not received anything; what could that mean, I wonder? ;-)

nah... I know.. I was kidding about Rob and Nycgirl. It would be in the 10 pm news if they had met up... as nypd would've been called to the scene.
I think she's having some fun and not telling us about it!! I will have to give her a call and find out what is the scoop.:)

I'm still interested in OS... just not right now. Not that I think I have a choice... remember.. they didn't call me back in last week... so I think I am out.
LOL...

I hope someone on here has good news to report!!!!!

There are my girls!!!
You two are full of news today. I'm happy for both of you - sounds like you're 100% certain of you new directions. Good for you.

Malti - Booboo is preggers????

Natasha - adoption????

I leave you two alone for 4 days, and everybody's pregnant. LOL.

Well here's the other thing. If you two are leaving the airline industry, pick a forum and stay in touch with me. I don't want to lose touch with either of you!!!

RJ: She will, once I get her to the Vet for a dental...whoooweee she has some tart breath. May is her frisky time! Yippee...
Yeah, you heard... Natasha is adopting a set of twins!

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: RJ: She will, once I get her to the Vet for a dental...whoooweee she has some tart breath. May is her frisky time! Yippee...
Yeah, you heard... Natasha is adopting a set of twins!

MALTI!!! Don't fool around! Twins? I'd LOVE THAT!!!!!!!oh, my goodness! :-)
How long is the gestation period? Preggers in May, delivery in ?????? ;-)

RJ, I don't think MALTI is leaving the airline industry, she's just taking a breather for the spring/summer seasons....After then, OS will be begging her to come onboard! :-)

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: MALTI!!! Don't fool around! Twins? I'd LOVE THAT!!!!!!!oh, my goodness! :-)
How long is the gestation period? Preggers in May, delivery in ?????? ;-)

RJ, I don't think MALTI is leaving the airline industry, she's just taking a breather for the spring/summer seasons....After then, OS will be begging her to come onboard! :-)

Ok, I'm clear on the puppy pregnancy. BTW - Gestation is between 62-64 days for doggies.
But what's this with you and twins????? Either you're planning on doing the mommy thing again OR your considering breast implants. LOL LOL

RJ in Atlanta, Georgia said: Ok, I'm clear on the puppy pregnancy. BTW - Gestation is between 62-64 days for doggies.
But what's this with you and twins????? Either you're planning on doing the mommy thing again OR your considering breast implants. LOL LOL

hahahaha...nooooo on either count! MALTI should tell you about that! lol

Natasha

Are you adopting puppies? Sooo cute!

Jazz said: Natasha

Are you adopting puppies? Sooo cute!

LOL...don't know what the heck I'm doing with my life right now! Just taking it a day at a time; am still on the back burner for DL and OS....(yawn....)

You are going to get "the Call" soon Natasha...I can sense it!
Yahoo! Patience is a virtue that we all seem to be short of in this business, especially me...I am cheering for you!

Xo

Jazz said: You are going to get "the Call" soon Natasha...I can sense it!
Yahoo! Patience is a virtue that we all seem to be short of in this business, especially me...I am cheering for you!

Xo

JAZZ, girlfriend! I loooooove you! tee hee..... :-)

Natasha in Pompano Beach, Florida said: LOL...don't know what the heck I'm doing with my life right now! Just taking it a day at a time; am still on the back burner for DL and OS....(yawn....)

I've wanted a puppy for years now!
In college I never got one b/c the apartments I lived in didn't allow pets.
Now, assuming I do start flying (and commuting) I'm not going to be able to have one!

My mom has a yorkie and a toy poodle and I wish I could clone one!

I guess for the next few years it will still just be me and my 14-year-old cat. She doesn't mind being alone for 3 days at a time as long as she has food, water and her litterbox.

MattATL in Atlanta, Georgia said: I've wanted a puppy for years now!
In college I never got one b/c the apartments I lived in didn't allow pets.
Now, assuming I do start flying (and commuting) I'm not going to be able to have one!

My mom has a yorkie and a toy poodle and I wish I could clone one!

I guess for the next few years it will still just be me and my 14-year-old cat. She doesn't mind being alone for 3 days at a time as long as she has food, water and her litterbox.

MALTI has a cute cute cute yorkie!!!! :-)

LOL... Rob's mom has a yorkie too!

Yorkies are the best. =)

Yeah, cats are real easy going, that's true. LOL

My favorite kitty was in 'Pet Cemetery.'

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: LOL... Rob's mom has a yorkie too!

Yorkies are the best. =)

Who's Rob's mom?

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: My favorite kitty was in 'Pet Cemetery.'

Yikes!!!!!! LOL