THE HARD WORK GOES ON!
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Work hasn’t stopped for the holidays, and at the time of writing, agreement appears closer with ATOC regarding bonding alternatives. Ken McNab (The Travel Company Edinburgh) has been working hard on this, with the full backing of SPAA, Advantage and GTMC – a great example of our Associations working together for the benefit of all!
As the underlying threat of strike action remains with BA, many customers are using alternatives causing untold damage to BA’s business. BA will eventually win back a reasonable percentage of this, and will work hard to offer better fares, promote BA miles and Club World. I do hope, however, that they don’t trash the market with cheap fares - loss leaders - this does no one any favours. At least Edinburgh Airport’s drop off charges don’t kick in until after summer – I still don’t agree with the principle and hope it doesn’t spread to other airports (BFS already has them), as they see an opportunity to make extra cash. We’re shooting ourselves in the foot with this – more costs added through ‘unbundling’, and more people put off flying because of it!
We’re working, meanwhile, to update SPAA contact lists, and drawing up detailed information on member benefits, which will be sent out soon. If you are not already a member, we would like to talk to you about the benefits. The more members we have, the more influential we can be on your behalf and with issues affecting Scotland. Contact Janice for more at jhogarth@spaa.org.
Brian Potter, SPAA President
23 July 2010
Scottish Passenger Agents' Association
