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  1. 04-28-2008, 09:11 AM #1
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    Hero 777 Heathrow Crash Pilot Blasts BA, Plans to Quit

    Daily Mail:
    BA hero pilot plans to quit in disgust at bosses' unfair treatment
    Last updated at 15:56pm on 27th April 2008

    The British Airways pilot who saved 152 lives in the Heathrow crash landing claims he has been mistreated and is planning to quit.

    Captain Peter Burkill has reportedly been grounded since the incident and has had his salary cut.

    The hero pilot, 43, feels "betrayed" by the airline, claiming it has not been supportive enough since the Boeing 777 lost power on January 17th. [Full Article]
    Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem.
    All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them under control.
    I trust you are not in too much distress. —Captain Eric Moody, British Airways Flight 9
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  2. 04-28-2008, 09:25 AM #2
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    Re: Hero 777 Heathrow Crash Pilot Blasts BA, Plans to Quit

    I don't think that BA cut his pay, but, are probably just paying him straight time pay. Since he is not flying, he is not receiving any overtime & per diem, which to contradict myself, equates to a reduction in his take-home pay.

    Surprised that BA is not taking advantage of this pilot to be a BA spokesman & do something to keep the pilot happy.
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  3. 04-28-2008, 08:40 PM #3
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    Re: Hero 777 Heathrow Crash Pilot Blasts BA, Plans to Quit

    Does anyone think that Officer Coward looks like Phil a little bit? Might just be me. This just sounds like another airline trying to sweep it under the carpet. Just horrible...
    "lol retart"
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  4. 04-28-2008, 09:01 PM #4
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    Re: Hero 777 Heathrow Crash Pilot Blasts BA, Plans to Quit

    More like William Defoe then Phil.

    It's very ironic how his last name is Coward!
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  5. 04-29-2008, 07:13 PM #5
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    Re: Hero 777 Heathrow Crash Pilot Blasts BA, Plans to Quit

    Quote Originally Posted by stuart schechter
    Does anyone think that Officer Coward looks like Phil a little bit? Might just be me. This just sounds like another airline trying to sweep it under the carpet. Just horrible...
    Wow if I was Phil you'd be getting a hurting...LOL ;)
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