Originally Posted by
Probe
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but for the rest of us that might like staying by Hyde Park, this is how we lose our great layovers. 1% complain to the union over and over when the other 99% of us love the layover. We have lost many great layovers over the year to the 1%.
I have suggested to the union many times that they need to come up with some way to "rate" hotels and layovers, and make it easy so we all do it. Otherwise, only the 1% get heard by the union.
Unfortunately, like the few other things I have suggested to the union, they dismissed it as me not knowing what I am talking about.............
Only the 1% get heard by the union because the other 99% who like whatever layovers that other complain about don't tell the company and the union they like the hotels. People are more likely to complain than they are to compliment something. Nothing says a pilot can't send a communication about something positive.
I make it a point to send a PDR or other appropriate email to the right people so they know I enjoyed a hotel, esp. when I hear of ONE person complaining about it.
I agree with your thoughts on a survey or rating system for the hotels. Would be nice to go down the list, rate and comment on each hotel I am familiar with then submit it. We do a CPO report card so why not one of these once or twice a year?