Government bailout for airlines possible?

Graham_Devon

It's certainly interesting. Really seems that based on a couple of test flights, they want to push ahead and get flying again.

vivatifosi

Apparently European transport ministers will convene a meeting tomorrow to discuss the issue (by video conference not surprisingly)

http://www.reuters.com/article/industrialsSector/idUSLDE63H0GJ20100418

nickj_2

the airlines seem to put the need for them to keep flying infront of the safety of passengers , either it is a threat to the engines or it isn't . i suppose now that a few airlines have done test flights the pressure to resume flying will intensify by the day

Graham_Devon

Well you can get planes up in the skies.

Question is, will the paying passengers be willing to fly?

vivatifosi

Graham_Devon wrote: »

Question is, will the paying passengers be willing to fly?

I'm a nervous flyer, but my husband says "if it wasn't safe to fly, there wouldn't be any crew on it", so for me the question is, will the crew be willing to fly?

mbga9pgf

wymondham wrote: »

I thought Boeing/Airbus etc have clauses in their contracts that forbids the airlines knowingly flying through ash??

I would expect so. And there are pretty hideous inspection requirements if you anywhere near them with a Rolls or General electric under your wing.

mbga9pgf

vivatifosi wrote: »

I'm a nervous flyer, but my husband says "if it wasn't safe to fly, there wouldn't be any crew on it", so for me the question is, will the crew be willing to fly?

Depends on the crew and how much they are getting nagged by the missus to stop spending time down the hotel with hosties half their age on full allowances doesnt it?

Naah, dont think they will be coming home if they dont have to.

If you want to understand the mentality of your average pilot. Watch Family Guy. Quagmire is about as close as you can get.

vivatifosi

mbga9pgf wrote: »

If you want to understand the mentality of your average pilot. Watch Family Guy. Quagmire is about as close as you can get.

He he naughty mbga... DH has worked for an airline for many years. Joking aside, I honestly don't think the crew will fly if they don't think it is safe, no matter how much pressure they feel under. Too much responsibility: to themselves, to their families, to each other and their passengers.

WhiteHorse

Domino9 wrote:

Why does a private business such as a bank need bailing out by the Government?

Because they are the government.

mbga9pgf

vivatifosi wrote: »

He he naughty mbga... DH has worked for an airline for many years. Joking aside, I honestly don't think the crew will fly if they don't think it is safe, no matter how much pressure they feel under. Too much responsibility: to themselves, to their families, to each other and their passengers.

I agree. We have a saying in the industry. Its better to be on the ground wishing you were up there than being up there and wishing you were on the ground.