Open Skies - The new and Innovative Airline from British Airways

I found this about a minute ago!

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Newark Liberty Airport

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Newark Liberty AirportLGA to EWR. Service, Approximate Frequency & Travel Time. ETS Air Shuttle (718) 221-8344 $25, 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM Every hour 45 - 60 minutes ...
www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ewr_connect.html - 24k

I would strongly advise making a reservation in advance... the shuttle fills up fast.... I know, I have used the JFK-EWR shuttle a few times and they always fill up because of flight delays. You'll want a reservation so they hold a spot for you.
And remember to get your confirmation number from the call center as proof.
this is NYC... have to cross the T's and dot the I's with every thing. :)

How many people were at the interviews? I'm going on Mon the 4th. Wish me luck!! Thanks Rob

Also is there a "group excersize"?

Pilot in New Smyrna Beach, Florida said: Are you going to arrive on the 5th of on the 4th evening?I have found something not too bad for the 4th evening but it goes to La Guardia....If you are arriving on the 4th are you going to stay in a hotel?

Good morning, PILOT! Yes, I'm coming in on the 4th. Arriving around 8-9pm. I found a very reasonable hotel 2-3 miles from the interview site. It's close to 70 bucks, with tax and all. :-)

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Hi Maria, I believe Natasha is arriving on the 4th in the evening..after dinner time... and has a hotel booked in the area of where the interviews will be held.

If you book a flight into LGA.. there is a shuttle service..between the 3 airports of the NYC area. You'll be able to take a shuttle service from LGA to EWR.
I would suggest booking the reservation for the shuttle service from LGA to EWR in advance so that you have a spot on the shuttle. Just as a precaution..

If you would like, I can make some calls tomorrow and find out the shuttle names that run between the two airports.
I am here in NJ right now.. so it wouldn't be any trouble. :)

You are just way too sweet, MALTI! I adore you!!!!!!!! :-)

Pilot in New Smyrna Beach, Florida said:

MARIA, the Econo-Lodge is pretty reasonable :-)

malti in HHI, South Carolina said: Maria: No problem, I will make some calls tomorrow and post what I find here.. Or if you want I can email you to the above email address would probably be better.
Also, when you check for hotels...
look along HWY Route 1. That's where most of the hotels are located... and they are in the area of the interview hotel.

I will email you with the shuttle info tomorrow. :)

MALTI, the Econo-Lodge, is that an okay hotel? I hope so! It sounded fine and the price can't be beat, compared to the close to $200 for the Hilton...
I just hope it's not a flea bag........nah, no way it would be, right?...LOL

Rob in Union, Iowa said: How many people were at the interviews? I'm going on Mon the 4th. Wish me luck!! Thanks Rob

Also is there a "group excersize"?

ROB! All the best luck to you! Hope you do wonderfully well! :-)

Natasha,
That is what I am looking at.Are you staying there too?If so we could probably meet.

Natasha,
Thanks a lot for the info.I am probably going to stay in that hotel if you are talking about econo-lodge..Probably we can meet up.
maria

hey natasha!

packing up...plucked a grey out of my hair and need to iron my light coat....

ugh...anything else? OH YEA!!! i need to polish my right hand fingernails..... ) only have one hand finished) FIGURES!

Pilot in Ferndale, Florida said: Natasha,
Thanks a lot for the info.I am probably going to stay in that hotel if you are talking about econo-lodge..Probably we can meet up.
maria

Yes, PILOT/MARIA, that's where I'll be. Isn't this exciting??????? yeaaaaaaa..
Let's meet up! Want to meet in the lobby at some point? :-)

nycgirl in ny, New York said: hey natasha!

packing up...plucked a grey out of my hair and need to iron my light coat....

ugh...anything else? OH YEA!!! i need to polish my right hand fingernails..... ) only have one hand finished) FIGURES!

Just ONE grey hair?....LOL.....
Don't rush, take your time with the nails.
You're going to be FANTASTIC!!!! I can't wait to meet you!
GOOD GOOD GOOD LUCK!!!!! :-)

Hi All! I am currently working on my online application for Open Skies. My concern is that my passport is expired (but I will be in possesion of the renewed one in a week or two). Did anyone get an interview after checking "no" to the valid passport question? I'm thinking maybe I shouldn't even bother submitting the app until I get the new passport, but it seems like the sooner I get "in line" for an interview the better. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks in advance for any help with making this decision.

Joy76 in Dover, Delaware said: Hi All! I am currently working on my online application for Open Skies. My concern is that my passport is expired (but I will be in possesion of the renewed one in a week or two). Did anyone get an interview after checking "no" to the valid passport question? I'm thinking maybe I shouldn't even bother submitting the app until I get the new passport, but it seems like the sooner I get "in line" for an interview the better. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks in advance for any help with making this decision.

I would answer yes to the question to get it in the system. You can go back and edit later.

How exciting for you guys, Tash, Malti, NYCG, and Pilot. I am really not trying to rain on your parade. But please be careful and don't post information on this forum. Believe me I have done it as well. We must be careful not everyone had good intentions. I care about you guys. :)

Gwash in Fabulous, New Jersey said: How exciting for you guys, Tash, Malti, NYCG, and Pilot. I am really not trying to rain on your parade. But please be careful and don't post information on this forum. Believe me I have done it as well. We must be careful not everyone had good intentions. I care about you guys. :)

Yes, FAB! I agree with you. NYCGirl and I have exchanged info on FACEBOOK. I just need to figure out how to connect with MALTI, PILOT and ANGIE... :-)

Natasha,
I got facebook.You can find me there by my email address which is maria1605@yahoo.com

Pilot in Ferndale, Florida said: Natasha,
I got facebook.You can find me there by my email address which is maria1605@yahoo.com

Cool! and I'm Natasha Smith on Wannabe FAs-support group in the FACEBOOK site! I'll email you to figure out when and where to meet, ok? :-)

Natasha,
Thank you for looking for me. You are so sweet!:-) I just got back from work. I've been super busy. I was trying to catch up with 100 postings here...
Anyway, I wanted to contact you because I don't think I'm going to make to my interview with OS on Tuesday. Something came up with my family and they need me here...I'm going to try and contact OS recruiting staff to see if they can help me reschedule. If I make it I'll look for your name on Interview and introduce myself. I also applied for JetBlue so I hope it works out one way or another. I'll keep you guys posted. Hope to see NYCgirl, Malti, Pilot and you soon! If I don't make it, I wish you guys good luck!

I got arrested in the state of Wyoming (WORST state to ever get a speeding ticket in) for going 26 mph over the speed limit on a coast to coast road trip (west coast to east coast in 38 hours) and I got arrested and thrown in jail.. appeared in front of a judge the next morning.. served 2 days in jail, paid bail and left.. now I think I got a criminal record.. -__-... is that considered a conviction that I would have to put down or... is that really just a driving infraction? xP...

I live in california but also have a place in old bridge new jersey.. I'm on the page where it ask for my education and... yea.. hehe..

Larry

Angie in Houston, Texas said: Natasha,
Thank you for looking for me. You are so sweet!:-) I just got back from work. I've been super busy. I was trying to catch up with 100 postings here...
Anyway, I wanted to contact you because I don't think I'm going to make to my interview with OS on Tuesday. Something came up with my family and they need me here...I'm going to try and contact OS recruiting staff to see if they can help me reschedule. If I make it I'll look for your name on Interview and introduce myself. I also applied for JetBlue so I hope it works out one way or another. I'll keep you guys posted. Hope to see NYCgirl, Malti, Pilot and you soon! If I don't make it, I wish you guys good luck!

Hi ANGIE! I hope everything is okay on your end! Yes, call ASAP to reschedule, but if you make it on Tues, well you know what I look like, if you have Facebook; If not, I have shoulder-length jet black hair and a fast-growing J-Lo butt.....can't miss it! LOL

Larry Wu in Burlingame, California said: I got arrested in the state of Wyoming (WORST state to ever get a speeding ticket in) for going 26 mph over the speed limit on a coast to coast road trip (west coast to east coast in 38 hours) and I got arrested and thrown in jail.. appeared in front of a judge the next morning.. served 2 days in jail, paid bail and left.. now I think I got a criminal record.. -__-... is that considered a conviction that I would have to put down or... is that really just a driving infraction? xP...

I live in california but also have a place in old bridge new jersey.. I'm on the page where it ask for my education and... yea.. hehe..

Larry

LARRY...LOL... I don't mean to laugh, but this was a funny short story! I DO hope you don't have a criminal record because of that---because that would be .....well, criminal, on the part of Wyoming!
Good luck on your application and hope nothing messes it up! :-)

MALTI, no more forum contact after this morning for me, I'm not bringing my computer with me---how will I know you????????????? :-(
My flight arrives at 8pm, going to econo-lodge. I'm meeting MARIA/PILOT, she's also staying there. As you see, ANGIE might not meet us, NYCGirl is on a DL interview today and I don't remember where she's staying tomorrow, but she has my cell # and she'll call me, I'm sure. HOW WILL WE FIND YOU????????? I guess I can give the front desk my facebook name and you can contact me that way? See you tomorrowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....Yeah!!!!

Oh, wait, duh.....NYCGirl LIVES in NY!!!! where's my brain? LOL...

Good Morning, my forum friends. All of you with interviews today and tomorrow good luck and pleasant journeys. I am headed out today and may not have a chance to check in for a few days. Hope your dreams come true.....

Pilot in New Smyrna Beach, Florida said:

David,
I've got some questions. Could you please e-mail me at...

The very best to everyone with upcoming interviews- I know the group headed out tomorrow is very excited and I anticipate good results for all!

Pilot- I contacted you at the email you provided as soon as I read your request. Good Luck to you and everyone.

Wishing everyone all the best at your interviews this week!

xo

Gwash in Fabulous, New Jersey said: Good Morning, my forum friends. All of you with interviews today and tomorrow good luck and pleasant journeys. I am headed out today and may not have a chance to check in for a few days. Hope your dreams come true.....

OMG, FAB! Today is your first day of training? WOW WOW WOW! All the best wishes to you for an easy and happy training session!!! Can't wait to have you fling me my peanuts!! LOL....

David in Chandler, Arizona said: David,
I've got some questions. Could you please e-mail me at...

The very best to everyone with upcoming interviews- I know the group headed out tomorrow is very excited and I anticipate good results for all!

Pilot- I contacted you at the email you provided as soon as I read your request. Good Luck to you and everyone.

Thank you so much DAVID! I hope we ALL do well...and if I don't get an offer, I hope at the very least one of my friends or all of them will! :-)

Jazz said: Wishing everyone all the best at your interviews this week!

xo

Thank you my beautiful sexy blonde friend! :-)

natasha,
I've just got an e-mail from openskies offering me change of the appointment date which I am going to go for.Fingers crossed for you and let me know how did it go.
Good luck girl.I am sure you will be fine and give us a good news.

Hey Natasha, Malti, GWash, and all my old friends from the "other place". :)
Question: Did you all ever figure out how to tell who's who on facebook? I'm looking at all the new faces, and wishing that I knew who was who so that I can email you guys?

I miss you all!!!!

Ok I have been asked to select an interview date for OS. Gosh that was surprising since I only submitted application last night...Anyway, since they do not pay for travel, and it will cost me over $500 in air fare alone can anyone give me information as to how they pay, whether or not you can commute from ATL, what airlines we can fly on, or any other info which may help me decide whether or not to pay for this trip to lovely Newark...

nycgirl in ny, New York said: hey guys!

i live about 30 minutes away. so, kets see, its me and malti on the 5th at 10am correct? malti is driving i believe i read. i have a small car, but if anyone of you guys need a ride from the hotel i'll give it! the fares here are awful!

with that said....what is everyone doing to prepare for this interview!!!!! seriously, i wouldnt know where to start. documentation, ok. passport, license, HS diploma, answers to questions? UGH! help!

I agree. I don't have copies of my HS diploma or my College diploma or anything besides my passport and my license. I mean really, they have to perform the background check. what else do you bring?

David in Chandler, Arizona said: Gwash,

Yes you are correct- It was unique in many aspects. Have you signed up for an interview date yet? What is favorable, I believe, is that the communication I received indicated that you would be meeting with someone in a 'getting to know you' format. This is an encouraging, more intimate format than the group 'stand-up' scenario.

Good to hear from you.

David,
I assume you are the David who was offered training. If so, first off way to go...Secondly, can you tell me anything about the benefits, wages and general info about OS? Do they allow you to commute? I live in Atlanta and I will not be relocating but happy to commute if, in fact, they have flying privledges on airlines that will allow me to do so. I had to back away from Eos because they only fly JetBlue and JB is not here in Atlanta. I don't want to spend the cash on traveling there and staying two nights in a hotel to discover that I cannot commute. Good luck to you and if you have time please respond with any info you may have. Thanks

awaiting in alpharetta in Alpharetta, Georgia said: David,
I assume you are the David who was offered training. If so, first off way to go...Secondly, can you tell me anything about the benefits, wages and general info about OS? Do they allow you to commute? I live in Atlanta and I will not be relocating but happy to commute if, in fact, they have flying privledges on airlines that will allow me to do so. I had to back away from Eos because they only fly JetBlue and JB is not here in Atlanta. I don't want to spend the cash on traveling there and staying two nights in a hotel to discover that I cannot commute. Good luck to you and if you have time please respond with any info you may have. Thanks

Hi AWAITING - I posted on the BTDT forum to try to answer a couple of your commuting questions that you asked me earlier. Hope it helps.

RJAtlanta in Atlanta, Georgia said: Hi AWAITING - I posted on the BTDT forum to try to answer a couple of your commuting questions that you asked me earlier. Hope it helps.

I also found out for you that British Air is a codeshare partner with American Airlines. That doesn't necessarily mean that OS will share the same benefits, or that employees have flight benefits on that airline, but it's a possibility that may help you out.

Sorry AWAITING - I posted that info on the Republic forum, NOT the BTDT forum. Duh!

awaiting in alpharetta in Alpharetta, Georgia said: David,
I assume you are the David who was offered training. If so, first off way to go...Secondly, can you tell me anything about the benefits, wages and general info about OS? Do they allow you to commute? I live in Atlanta and I will not be relocating but happy to commute if, in fact, they have flying privledges on airlines that will allow me to do so. I had to back away from Eos because they only fly JetBlue and JB is not here in Atlanta. I don't want to spend the cash on traveling there and staying two nights in a hotel to discover that I cannot commute. Good luck to you and if you have time please respond with any info you may have. Thanks

Hello,

I asked the question regarding OS plans of having any reciprocal agreements with any domestic carriers for commuting and the answer was no. They are based out of the New York area, therefore, my understanding is that as of this time, you would be responsible for any travel to that starting point. Staff travel prvileges start after 6 months for any route that British Airways flys. I do not know as of now if this includes their Codeshare Partners. (American and Qantas)

If I can help you with anything else, please let me know. Good fortune to you.

AWAITING..I just submitted my app last night & got the "choose an interview date" email this morning as well. I haven't been on the site to see what dates I can choose from yet...maybe we will end of going on the same day if you decide to go for it!

David--what did your letter say?? I spoke with a few Maxjet people that got one too. Did you have alot in your interview session??

thanks rob

Rob in Union, Iowa said: David--what did your letter say?? I spoke with a few Maxjet people that got one too. Did you have alot in your interview session??

thanks rob

Hello Rob,

Regarding the MaxJet people- are you referring to an e-mail that was sent out?
On the interview session: Yes, it was a 45-50 minute 2-1 session of numerous questions. I was fairly well spent at the end of it.

Hi David--The letter inviting you to training-that's the letter I'm intrested in. What kind of information was in it??

The maxjet people recieved one too, inviting them to traing from what I was told.

Thanks Rob

i just returned from the OS interview. WOW! the poeple are fantastic!!!! we had a f2f with one employee and then a few were asked to stay. i was one. the interview 2-1 was fair and made you think! i was told they are looking for 45 and those 45 should have prior FA experience. i felt fabulous about my interview and was told i will get an email in the next few weeks.

david,
when does your training start and you were cleared the same day as your interview?

..........and the maxjet employees were invited w/o an interview?

NYCgirl,

Hi, Congratulations on your interview with OS!!!! Did you meet with Natasha?
I had to reschedule my interview to a later date. Did you see Malti?
I hope they did good too! Please tell us more details about the recruiters and OS when you get some rest after these 2 long days you've had... :-)
Thanks for keeping us posted.

uummm NYGIRL--Not sure if your asking or what?? But in my first posted I mentioned that alot of Maxjet people had gone(to the interview) and many had recieved Congrats letters inviting them to training.

Did you have alot of airline people at yours and did most get asked to stay for a 2/1 interview?

thanks rob

I also received an email to select an interview date, however i'm going to be out of the country during those times, so I need to reschedule. I live in Manhatatn so this would be no issue to get there. Do I need to bring my college degree and all that fun stuff to the interview? Gotta go get my new suit!