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                                                                                             Q Is the current
                                                                                             staff turnover        A  We are not overly concerned. UK BA have been recruiting
                                                                                             in Operations a       and some of our staff have left earlier this year. However,
                                                                                             concern?              seasonal recruitment drive has been very successful this
                                                                                                                   year and the competence and quality levels are really
                                                                                                                   high. We are therefore very optimistic about our ability to
                                                                                                                   continue to attract and retain operations staff.





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                                                                           Q  How are we doing in

                                                                           terms of percentage of   A
                                                                           traffic compared to our   Most bookings will come in within a month of
                                                                           competition and how are   departure, so that means mid/end of July for most
                                                                           we working on gaining   August figures. We are working closely with the Sales and
                                                                                                 Marketing teams locally and across Europe to see how
                                                                           more?
                                                                                                 we can bring back missing traffic from P&O and agents.
                                                                                                 Campaigns and offers are also utilised to grow traffic.







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                                                      Q  With the new BU
                                                      setup, what are the key   A
                                                      points so as not to lose   The local management
                                                      focus with our local   teams will not allow a loss
                                                      operations and routes?  of focus. We need the skilled
                                                                            local support to ensure
                                                                            passengers get what they
                                                                            deserve.








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