First, we wanted to release one more round of the bidding information documents as well as the March WestJet pairings for your viewing prior to reporting to WestJet. We hope this helps make your transition into the new bidding system as smooth as possible.
Today, March 4, 2025, sees the first tranche of Sunwing pilots enter the WestJet pilot ranks. As we embark on this new chapter together, we wanted to share a few thoughts.
As many of you are aware, the official last flight for Sunwing Airlines will be May 28th. We would like to put together a commemorative video of the history of our pilots at Sunwing.
It’s been a busy two weeks, and we have several important updates to share.
Your MEC would like to update you on two important topics impacting our pilot group.
Thank you to those of you at work, delayed or struggling to get to and from work for your patience and professionalism. These are trying times.
We have some important reminders to share with you.
As the completion of the integrated seniority list is now complete, and the first Sunwing pilots are set to transfer over to WestJet in the coming months, we have received access to view the WestJet pairings.
As you are aware, WestJet plans to close the YQB base. We, as your ALPA MEC representatives, joined by representatives of CUPE, are interested in holding a day in YQB in February, to bring media attention to this terrible decision.
On January 7th and 8th, the MEC attended ALPA leadership training at ALPA headquarters in Virginia.