Backchat kicks off a new-look page with the launch of a no holds barred column.
Crazy quotes, cheesy PR stunts and meaningless company speak will be exposed. We also name our top dog and public enemy.
H Quote
BA chief executive Bob Ayling responding to claims from former Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association chairman Roy Brabender that BA rotates its village idiots at Waterside
“We actually contract out our village idiots. Theproblem is that we never get enough applicants. I’ll give you the number, Roy.”
H HERO
Mary Nightingale, Wish You Were Here presenter
For having the guts to moderate ABTA 2000 and, hopefully, drag some newsworthy topics on to the agenda.
j VILLAiN
Tim Jeans, Ryanair sales and marketing director
For threatening to cut commission altogether if agents implement service fees, despite him cutting commission to 5% from 7.5% on April 1. Boo.
H Picture
Winchester Tourism
Superb effort from the people in the quaint Hampshire city for this gem.
‘Digging’ up King Arthur to promote the old monarch’s burial site at the British Travel Trade Fair is a winner.