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Thank you.

OK, boys, this is it.

London, here we come.

Boys, boys, they love me already.

This is so going to be my town.

Yes, if I can touch the layer, yes.

Excuse me, love. Do you know where the prep centre is?

Over there.

£3 .20 a week.

A week?

Shit, I'm not going to find anywhere.

Anything else?

We'll go all.

All right, then.

Slick and bag's been a fresh sense for them, lads.

Hey, boys.

You there?

Merjaboom. World -bred airline.

Excuse me, love.

Are you a model?

No.

You should be.

Me and the boys think you're lovely.

I don't believe you. See?

A new movie to London would be tough.

It'll flirt.

Hey, you don't know of anywhere that we could crash, do you?

They're gay, right?

Hot -blooded and heterosexual.

Well, as far as I know. You'd call me your fairy godmother.

All those in favour?

We can't all be straight.

This is Phil.

Hi. This is John.

This is James.

This is Charlie.

Nick.

Hello, golden boy.

You guys know each other? Yeah, we met a couple of weeks ago in Barcelona.

You're the stripper?

At your service.

Well, you guys are no ed then.

Poppy.

Hi.

Nice one, mate.

She's definitely a nine out of ten.

Nick.

Shut up.

Oh, come on, Pop.

Get yourself on. The boy's taking us out.

I want to change my vote.

Oh, it's a bit light for all that, eh? Come on, Pop, it's only for a few days.

He gossiped about me to his mates like I'm some cheap slag. Come on, Poppy, get

over yourself.

Everybody gossips.

You should be flattered. He obviously gave you a good report. Now do it as the

lady says and get your slap on, or she'll do it for you.

What do you want?

It's been a month since I told you I wanted my money back.

So far, I've not heard so much as a whisper of it.

I lost my command.

That's 30 grand a year down the Swanee. Fine. I'll have the car.

I still owe 20 grand on that. I can't give you money I don't have.

Pity.

You know, your father's been a real asset to my company, Dan.

I'll be sorry to see him go a year before his pension's really worth

You can't just fire people for no reason.

Oh, but I have a reason.

You see, I'd explain to him all about you shagging my wife.

And after I so generously helped you with your career.

Well, I'm sure he'll understand, eh?

So, 50 grand, buy private.

I need a loan.

How much are we talking?

Fifty grand.

You could just deduct a bit from my salary each month.

Dan, we're an airline, not a bank.

Look, I'm sorry, but a couple of weeks' wages is the best we can do.

Take it or leave it.

Oh, which reminds me.

Now that you're no longer a captain, you do need to return your company credit

card.

Sell all my fresh global shares.

Yeah, yeah, all of them.

But I pay £1 .30.

I'm a pilot with Brett.

No, I'll sell them anyway. I need the cash. Brett?

The airline.

Sorry, credit references, but how long will that take?

Yeah, well, maybe you should say so in the advert.

Waiting for two.

Sorry, um...

Okay, then, lady.

And Will.

It's my treat to say thank you for letting us all stay. So, what are you

I'll have a vodka and coke, please.

And I'll have a Malibu and coke.

Vodka with ice. Great.

Double. Cool drink for a cool lady, eh? That's a crap line.

That's a lot then, mate.

£34 .30.

How much? Well, it's £3 .20 for the pint, £3 .80 for the spirits and the

.20 for a pint?

Oh, there's a 20 in it, Sam. Anyone got a fiver? Here you go.

No, it's our choice. Oh, you're still mad. Sure, just take it.

Thanks. And, er, just for the record, you are straight. I mean, non

straight.

Right, so, just thought I'd ask.

Why are you blanking out? You're seriously fit and seriously nice.

You look like a one -night stand.

Yeah, with a great body and a cock ring. Shout it a bit louder, I don't... A

cock ring?

Poppy? You amaze me. I read it in Cosmo. It's supposed to be amazing.

All that extra pressure on... You know.

Have you ever tried it?

Yeah.

Well... It's a bit disappointing, really, that that was more than manly

equipment. But it definitely made up for his lack of technique, if you know what

I mean.

Well, if you don't want him, I might make a play for him myself.

What's that?

Come on, you can tell me.

I thought we were friends.

Money troubles.

Oh, well, haven't we all? Fifty grand's worth.

If I can't find it by the end of the week, my dad loses his job.

I suppose the thing is, it's all my fault.

I've got five grand put away, if that's any use. I wasn't asked.

I know you weren't.

I can't take money off cabin crews. Things are tight enough for you. It is.

It's my saving.

One day, if I ever get out of here alive, I'd like to set up my own

Somewhere like my bear.

I don't know, a nail clinic. Anyway, that is a long way off, and you can pay

back when you can.

We'll do this properly. Work out a decent rate of interest.

Jealous? You got any more of those?

Oops, sorry.

Excuse me.

Please, tell me you're not... She's a friend.

Steel balls don't have any friends.

Maybe you lot should get up her case. She's the one person in this airline

offered me any help.

Come to think of it, you usually know where there's money to be made.

Yeah?

I need 50k by the end of the week.

Come on, you must have some ideas.

Yeah, but nothing on that scale. Please, I will do basically anything.

And I'll cut you in, 5 % fine to see. I'll ask about with an older breath,

OK,

who ordered the meat piece?

£11 .99.

£12 for a pizza. And four cheeses.

Yeah, nice one.

One night out and I've used up my spending money for a fortnight.

I know Claire usually broke, but you guys really take the biscuit.

This peak does more than two hours' work.

I don't know why she had your flying allowances in London waiting.

I don't know anything about that.

You guys don't get London waiting?

Nada. Nada?

Are you sure you're straight?

Do you guys have your contracts handy?

Even your basics different.

And all the footy bits.

Night allowance, overtime, standby, all different.

Management must be thick as mints if they don't think we're going to spot

Well, what can we do about it?

Make them change it.

You'll have London on your side.

They're still cutting jobs, Will.

I don't think anyone's going to go for industrial action right now.

Of course they will. Have I ever lost a fight?

Right, here's the deal.

I'll go and see them tomorrow morning. I'll even buy your guys pizza.

Return for what?

Ah, now that you mention it.

Who are you?

Huh? What is going on?

Oh, turn the light off. Oh, I'm sorry.

Morning, Dan.

Morning, boys.

What's going on?

These guards are from Leeds, Bradford. You know, that base is shut down.

Only every few nights.

Put on the curtain, please.

Didn't you think to ask me?

Yeah, we had a phone.

Rachel said it was OK.

Yeah, well, I'm a pilot. I have the safety of passengers in my hands. How am

going to be able to sleep with all these people around?

They'll be out in a day. I failed my command because I couldn't concentrate

study, and that was before the sitting room turned into a youth hostel.

You'll get 50 quid off your rent.

Oh, drop in the bloody ocean.

Then don't live here. Move out. I don't care.

Could someone just close the curtains?

Rachel?

What's up?

That boy took us out drinking, hasn't he?

Yeah.

Well, don't look to me for sympathy.

Morning. Morning.

Get me out.

Oh, sorry, I forgot.

Oh, I told you, if I don't have my coffee first thing, my whole day's

There's not much to ask. Nigel, you're starting to sound like my mum.

Listen, before I forget, you, um...

You got any ideas how a pilot can make 50 grand in a week?

Would I be living in this squalor? Only Dan Peterson's up Sick Creek.

He was even asking Janice for a loan.

Did she give it to him? From the way they were hugging, I'd say yeah.

Well, seeing as it's Dan, and I feel a bit responsible for losing his command,

but promise me you won't tell him where you got it from, all right? He's a proud

guy, and I don't think he'd accept my help.

What help?

Well, there's a flying school I do a bit of work for in Kent.

Now, the guy who runs here has some other stuff going on.

Not just flying lessons, if you see what I mean.

Get Dan to give him a call.

But promise me, not a word.

Leeds Bradford is closed.

What is their ex -union rep doing here?

We'll have a crew to rip them off.

I'm here in solidarity.

I do believe that Nick's members are the victims of a growth injustice.

Go on.

Well, my contract and... I mean, do you care to comment on

the differences?

The Leeds Bradford crews were given a straightforward choice.

Take redundancy or reposition here. At no point did moving to London involve a

wage increase.

Well, it should have. At least they're entitled to London waiting.

Fresh is based outside the M25.

There is no requirement on the company to provide London waiting. I'm sorry,

gentlemen. You're wasting your time.

We're going to have to consult on that. That isn't the end of it. I warned you

not to take me on again.

Now that you do, my man.

Fair enough, I suppose. I mean, we chose to come here.

We knew what the contract was. Still, though, it's a bit bloody unfair, isn't

it?

Chase will try and will.

No wonder your base was closed if you wanted to give up so easily. I have

lost a union battle in my life, and I am not about to let that woman beat me

now. What, you want us to go on strike?

No.

This one calls for far more sophisticated tactics.

Gather round, my friend.

Listen to the master.

No, could you transfer it to my current account, please? I'll be withdrawing it

in a minute. Thank you.

What is it, Nigel?

You loaning that piece of money.

It's none of your business.

He's totally unreliable.

I worry about you.

No need.

I'm a big girl.

I asked you a question the other day.

What question was that?

You know very well.

But I don't want to press you.

If you think I would marry you after you stood by and watched me lose my job...

Will you stop trying to punish me? This isn't about you. It's about me.

If I thought marrying you was the best I could ever hope for out of life... I

might as well climb in my coffin right now.

Nail the lid shut.

Right at the end.

Hey.

I've just spoken to the bank and the money's now available.

Oh, it's amazing of you. No problem.

I'll let you know when I've got it. Thank you so much for this.

Tell me you've come up with something, mate. I'm still 45 grand down.

Well, I did talk to a couple of mates.

One of them gave me this guy's card.

Okay, which mate?

I don't think you know him.

Anyway, it's an airfield down south.

Do a spot of flying and that.

Pays good money, apparently.

What's it involve?

I don't know. Look, numbers on the card.

Why don't you give him a call?

Dan Peterson?

We spoke earlier?

I was told you could help me make some extra cash, is that right?

Maybe. Look, is it flying lessons because I can do that back in London, or

something else?

Come on.

Ever flown one of these before?

At Dakota, yeah.

You can't give a flying lesson in one of them. Who said anything about flying

lessons? I've got a consignment that needs picking up from an ash trip near

Cherbourg.

What's the cargo?

No questions asked.

Round trip, five grand cash.

Ten.

Five. Take it or leave it.

Take it out and think about it and give me a call if you're interested.

But do it fast, because there's plenty of other people I could ask.

Thanks very much. Should we think about our watches?

I'm not in a spy movie.

Three, two, one.

It's five o 'clock.

Rock and roll.

Let's do it, boys.

A 15 -minute turnaround is an absolute tip.

Come on, get clearing up.

We are exactly three -quarters of the way through the working day.

And? And as our northern brothers only get paid three -quarters of the wage,

they're only going to work three -quarters of the day.

They're off the clock, Adam, now.

I'm a union member. I was never consulted about this. It's a Leeds

action.

Some of us are just here in solidarity.

We'd really appreciate your support.

Well, you can't do that.

You're going to be stranding aircraft all over the place.

Who's going to work on our specs then?

Not our problem.

Join us, sister, and you two can have an early day.

I can do the whole gaff yourself.

Seriously, do we have to do this?

It's a union decision, right?

Only way that we're going to get management to see that we deserve equal

with you guys.

What about the passengers?

We can't stop working while we're flying.

We'll still maintain door duty. We're not putting anyone at risk. This means

we're going to be stuck in Manchester.

Honestly, I have to go home. I want to talk to Dan and I feel like shit.

Will you support us?

If it's official union action.

I guess so. We do the same jobs and we should get the same wages.

Fresh Airlines are facing severe disruption to all routes this evening as

members work to rule over a dispute over pay.

A large number of employees leave for work past five o 'clock today.

Crew and staff from the Leeds -Bradford base are believed to be the cause of

this official action.

Well, I guess I'm going to sit here till the last of hours and go home.

Brought me in off standby, would you believe?

I suppose we're going to Munich and back then. if the aircraft ever arrives.

It's chaos.

Hi.

Yeah, I'm being told it's a work to rule.

Well, it leads Bradford crew mostly, but I think that some of the London crews

have come out in support.

I'll call you back.

Will O 'Brien.

In my office.

Now. Oh, terribly sorry. No can do, you see.

I'm off the clock.

Can this continue tomorrow?

Is this action going to continue tomorrow?

This action will continue until my Leeds Bradford brothers' ancestors get

exactly what they want.

Good night.

Are you sure you want to do this? I wouldn't have offered.

I feel terrible. Oh, be quiet.

You pay me 9%. It's more than I can get from the bank.

Have you told Nigel about this?

I don't see much of Nigel these days.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

I'm not.

Well.

Good night.

Yeah. Good night.

Hey, Jack, wait up.

You pulled that contact I gave you? Yeah, I went down this afternoon.

Do you actually know the guy?

Not personally.

He just seems a little dodgy.

What do you expect?

50 grand in a week, yeah?

It's not like I can do a spot of bar work on a few extra shifts.

You'll see yourself, I've done my best.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Fresh, I would like to

apologise for your delayed landing in Manchester today, caused by strike

It's really nice of you both to support us.

Unions only work if we all cooperate.

Well, if either of you can lend me the money, I'll take us out for dinner.

There's a least I can do to say thanks.

Thanks. But if I'm stuck in Manchester, there's someone I ought to see.

How about it then, Poppy?

I think it's a good idea.

What, are you scared I'm going to jump you?

You're nice, but you're not irresistible.

Look, all right, we had a one -night stand.

It's done.

I'm pleased it's been normal about it.

I'd like us to be friends.

Friends?

That's fantastic.

Yeah.

My mum and dad used to bring me here whenever we had anything special to

celebrate. Oh, fortune cookies.

I love these.

You can have mine. They taste like sweet cardboard.

No, it's a really bad look to get a fortune that's not meant for you.

Oh, come on. You don't believe all that, do you?

No. Still, keep your own cookie.

What is it today?

Secret. Did you say a tall, dark, handsome stranger with a cock ring will

you off your feet?

Not quite.

Happiness and travel await.

Well, there you go, you see. Told you I had nothing to worry about from me.

What did you all say?

You will be accepted onto the training academy in September and be happy as a

pig in muck.

Training academy?

Yeah, for the police. I'm on the waiting list.

Why would you want to be part of a racist, fascist institution like the

Because my dad was a police officer for 25 years.

Shit, I'm so sorry.

I just opened my mouth and put both feet in. Yeah, you do, don't you?

You know, for a bright girl, you say some daft stuff.

And for an okay guy, you say some shitty things.

Like what?

Telling all your friends we did it.

Making out on the tarp. Hey, look, I would never call any girl a tarp. And

certainly wouldn't call you one.

Look, I had a great night, Poppy.

I thought you thought so, too.

Right, Rachel, what the hell do you want?

There's something I need to tell you. Did he put you up to this?

Go and plead with Mike.

If he'll cancel my debt, give me my car back.

You took his car?

He must have told you.

I'll give him till the end of the week to pay back the rent.

Where's he going to get that kind of money?

Not my problem.

Mike, wait.

I didn't come here to talk about it, Dan. Well, what then?

If you're going to beg me to take you back, you can piss off.

I'm pregnant.

How do I know it's mine?

I'll do any test you want. Why?

What do you want from me, Rachel?

I'm sorry.

I just don't know what to do.

Wait!

I'm

sorry.

I shouldn't have invited them back.

but it just seemed like a good idea at the time.

You know Mike?

Would this be the unforgettable mad gunman Mike, or someone else who just

happens to have the same name?

You're funny.

So, Mike?

If I don't pay him the money I owe him, he's going to fire my dad and tell him

why.

It is such a fucking mess.

Can't Rachel speak to him?

No, she doesn't know.

I don't want to put this on her. The last thing I want is for her to feel

guilty.

Look, can I borrow your car tomorrow?

Why? To get to this airfield in Kent.

Dad wants me to do some flying 4M cargo to France from back. What, drugs?

I'm not asking any questions.

You're crazy.

If Miles is from anywhere, I will borrow my mate's car again, but he needs it

back.

You're not insured.

Look, I'm not working tomorrow.

If you still want to do this thing, I'll drive you.

Okay? Okay.

Cutting it fine?

Sorry.

Is this the co -pilot? No, just the organiser.

Here are your routing documents.

The place you're going is just north of Cherbourg.

Air traffic will want to know your position and routing, just tell them

from my school.

What about customs?

Don't you worry yourself about them.

She's all fuelled up and ready to go.

Have a nice flight.

Good luck.

Your boyfriend's going to be a good few hours.

Want to wait in the office with me?

My car's fine, thanks.

Come in.

Now let me do the talking, okay?

Watch and learn, brother.

Have a seat, gentlemen.

Let's get straight to business.

We've consulted with colleagues, and provided you're willing to give us your

assurance that you can call off this action, we're prepared to harmonize

What? Just like that.

The proposed new contract.

Looks good to me.

I've a much better right.

Yeah, this is all very good.

This brings Leeds Bradford in line with our basic.

But there doesn't seem to be any mention of a London waiting.

The ladies are still not equal.

Oh, but they will be.

The... will be the contract for all crew from now on.

As London contracts come up for renewal, they'll be replaced by this one.

But that's effectively a wage cut for all my London members. You can't do

Oh, yes, we can.

You ask for equal pay for equal work, and that's exactly what you've got.

You were right in her hands.

If we don't sign the new contract, they'll fire us. Can they do that?

Management can do what they like. This is your fault for stirring things up.

off him. You got us a pay rise, didn't you?

Why the fuck was he helping you? He was supposed to be our union rep, not yours.

Yeah, I think we all know the reason for that.

O 'Brien's been letting his dick rule his brain.

He accused me of being unprofessional.

Saying it's about time we thought about new representation.

He's someone that won't sell us down the river in the desperate hope of a quick

fuck with some cute straight boy.

That's gross, Long Bear. Come on.

Why, you've been trying to cop off with this lot. Management have had the shirts

off our backs.

What did you just say? You heard me.

Now, I suggest we elect someone else to get in there and sort this lot out.

Janice Deal, you are a genius.

Trust me, folks, this team will work.

It's runway 30.

You are free to land.

Hey, what now?

Palm.

Ryan, copy.

Copy. Flying.

How much longer do you think they'll be?

Don't know, darling.

Can I use your toilet?

Go for it, cutie.

Change my mind. Thank you.

Stay for a drink?

No, it's okay. I'm going to go wait in the car. It's cold outside.

And it'll be a good few hours, yeah.

Sit down.

Make yourself at home.

No, no.

Come. Is there anything I need to know?

You know what, fine.

I'm too knackered to care anyway.

Let's get this over and done with.

Gulf November X -ray awaiting taxiing instructions from runway 30.

Roger, Gulf November X -ray. You are free to take off.

Ladies and gentlemen, fresh crew today are taking part in a union action as a

protest against wage cuts.

Our London wedding has been abolished and as a result we feel that management

are literally taking the shots off our backs.

So, in protest... Ladies

and gentlemen, feel free to join us in support and let it all hang out.

I may introduce to you the lovely Rachel.

I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm going to bed. I feel so sick.

Thank you very much, Richard. I loved you. I'm looking good.

Don't you take that push -up right.

Two at the front of the cabin and two at the rear with two overweight exits in

the centre of the cabin. Are you ready? Rock and roll!

No,

you just want to keep your bra on.

She's not doing any harm, is she?

I just thought, in front of Penny.

Oh my God, you look amazing.

Oh, red hot.

Thanks.

Real or fake, what do you think?

Ah, darn it. How would you like to join it in support?

Don't even think about it.

And one, two, three.

too heavy.

If I can't keep the speed up, we might stall. Do you understand me? Drop out of

the sky.

Okay, can we offload the cargo?

No. We have to.

No.

Christ, this headroom, we're burning even more fuel.

I don't know how much you understand, but you better get praying.

They're taking the jugs off our backs. They're taking the jugs off our backs.

They're taking the jugs off our backs. They're taking the jugs off our backs.

They're taking the jugs off our backs. Hey, come on, beautiful people, to the

front. Well, no.

Come on, purple.

Smile for the cameras.

Got enough?

Come on, people.

They're taking the jugs off our backs. They're taking the jugs off our backs.

They're taking the jugs off our backs.

We'll be here tomorrow doing it all over again, and the next day, and the day

after, and the day after that.

As long as the management keep taking the shirts off our backs, then so will

Suit yourselves.

It's all publicity for the airline.

Probably put up ticket sales.

You honestly think the board want Fresh to be seen as the meanest airline in

Britain?

I don't think so.

Come on, people.

We've got TV interviews to do.

They're taking the shirts off our backs. They're taking the shirts off our

backs. They're taking the shirts.

Okay, it's crunch time.

You understand?

I'm flying this pile of shit faster than she's ever gone in her life before to

keep us from stalling. I'm going to be landing fucking fast.

Dangerous.

Dangerous.

There better be a very long runway.

I don't know what you've got in there, but it's way too much. We could have

died. Calm down. You're here now. No harm done. Fuck off!

No.

Are you all right?

No.

I've damn near killed myself.

I've touched every friend that I can think of, and I'm still over 30 grand

short.

What am I going to do?

Careful, cheap boy. It's as dark as in a glass.

A girlfriend. She loves me too. Oh, girlfriend. Not another one. It's crime.

Fresh calling. Oh, I feel a momentous event is coming on.

Hello?

Bella!

What is the prize?

Is it... Social call?

Oh, hang on a minute, sir. I'll just have to check my diary.

You're right here.

Flick, flick, flickety flick.

No, I don't seem to have any pressing engagements at all.

I could make it there in about an hour.

I'm looking forward to it.

Ciao.

Good news, folks.

Dean's management have cracked already.

I'm really sorry.

I will ask them to leave tomorrow, OK?

Hey, at least I'm alive to get pissed off about it.

Leanne, thanks for doing this.

Leanne! They've just been looking all over for you.

Leanne.

Where have you been?

Just out. With her? Out where?

Nowhere, just business. Leanne was kind enough to drive me.

Where's your car?

In the garage service.

Don't lie.

He took it. I know all about it.

Okay, I didn't want to worry you. So what else aren't you telling me?

Let's start with her.

Leave me out of this. I think you two have got some talking to do.

Come on, Rach.

Did you have to make a scene?

There's something I need to tell you.

Must we do this now? I have had one hell of a day. I'm done in. It's important.

What?

I'm pregnant.

That's all I need.

Sorry. I was just surprised, that's all.

Oh, don't cry.

Look, it will work out. Everything will work out just fine.

I promise.

So, you concede?

the Leeds -Bradford people will move to London contracts.

Yeah.

But your little escapade will have a price.

The more we pay people, the fewer people we can employ.

Well, we'll have to put this vote to the entire shop, but I'm pretty confident

that your proposal will be accepted.

Then this meeting is over. Thank you all for coming.

Will, may I have a word?

Should I call him back?

A private word.

There's a management training course starting in Tucson, Arizona, first thing

Monday morning.

Complete the course successfully, and you'll be offered the position of team

leader on your return.

Team leader?

Me? Why?

We think you're a talent for wasted serving tea and coffee.

But bluntly, we'd rather have you inside the tent pissing out than outside the

tent pissing in.

And what makes you so sure that I want to be management?

What's not to want?

Starting salary of 30 ,000 pounds.

car allowance, expense account, to say nothing of the prospects.

A boy as bright as you could go all the way.

You could be keeping this seat warm one day.

Can you really go on doing what you're doing for the rest of your life?

Even Peter Pan had to grow up sometime.

I took the liberty of organizing your travel and accommodation.

Think about it.

But don't take too long.

We do have other options.

We got it. Everyone on London Quadrack.

Nice one, mate. That's brilliant.

Oh, you can do it.

That was so close.

Yeah, tell me about it. Congrats, congrats, congrats.

Hey, let's, let's, we can afford it, man. Oh, yeah, we found this great

I bet you'd be glad to get us out from under your feet.

Oh, I won't, Miss June.

Where are you going?

Tomorrow, I guess.

You'll be glad to get rid of us.

See, Ed's going.

Babe, I think you missed your chance there.

It's a shame.

He's a really nice bloke.

You did a good job for us today, Will.

I'd never have pushed it as hard.

I'd have just accepted it.

You're a better union rep than I ever was.

Nah, it's two bigger risks and they don't always pay off.

You're a brave man.

Thanks.

Well, we're off tomorrow.

I can afford a proper place now, thanks to you.

Shame.

Yeah.

Anyway, I'd better be off to bed.

It's been a busy day.

Have some company.

You could all be straight.

Oh.

Of the world.

Just the world is mine. And I'm

feeling.