Golden Ticket ...
Jul 26, 2013, 5:36 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Seniors Bus Pass
Posts: 5,529
Jul 26, 2013, 6:11 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: London
Posts: 3,500
I think you're pulling our legs, or else you are rather brave for publishing such a thing!
Jul 26, 2013, 6:19 am
#19
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
I've noticed that CIHY's sharper comments at times get strong reactions from people. It strikes me that BA has a rather unusual (and not particularly helpful) environment when it comes to fleet vs. crew relations so that comments which in the BA context aren't particularly surprising would be signs of gross disobedience in some other companies. I'm working with one which has some similarities with BA at the moment, so it's quite familiar...
Jul 26, 2013, 6:26 am
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Programs: Mucci des Hommes Magiques et Magnifiques
Posts: 19,094
I know many others who are in the same position.
Jul 26, 2013, 6:27 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Strathaven
Programs: BA (Gold). Various other statuses
Posts: 1,466
How do I get hold of a golden ticket in the first place? Is it something I can ask for or is it something I will find neatly tucked between my Lily O'Briens Double Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Jul 26, 2013, 6:31 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: BA Silver; VS Gold; HHonors Diamond; Amex Centurion; IHG Platinum; Club Accor Platinum; TfL Oyster.
Posts: 674
Most (if not all) large employers have 'briefing sessions' (even briefing days); where the latest policies, etc. are cascaded down from management. Staff are detached from normal duties. That seems to be an ideal opportunity to recognise an employee's above-average performance; whether privately or by announcement to all present. I consider it mean-spirited to recognise good performance by inconveniencing those who perform well. I repeat: Shame on you, BA!
Jul 26, 2013, 6:32 am
#25
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Munich, Algarve, Sussex or S.F Bay Area
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, A3*Gold, AA Plat, HH Gold, IHG Plat Amb, Marriott Plat
Posts: 4,163
I am surprised that what is packaged as an endearing and positive idea to regular customers is not necessarily percieved that way by the very people it is supposed to show appreciation to. I thank CIHY for that.
In future, before handing over a Golden Ticket, I will ask the intended recipient if they would actually like to receive it. If a bonus is involved then rather the person who earned it than a faceless accountant.
Jul 26, 2013, 6:32 am
#26
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: BA Silver; VS Gold; HHonors Diamond; Amex Centurion; IHG Platinum; Club Accor Platinum; TfL Oyster.
Posts: 674
It will arrive by mail: complete with greasy-looking markings from where it has been attached to the accompanying letter.
Jul 26, 2013, 6:38 am
#29
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Dorset
Programs: BAEC Blue, VS Red, IHG Platinum
Posts: 597
If you go into a BA lounge and find the jar of cookies, just put your hand in and have a good rummage around and you might get lucky and find one!
Jul 26, 2013, 6:48 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Herts, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, HH Diamond.
Posts: 3,178
