Spirit Airlines has recently updated their listing procedure for Jumpseating. Please refer below for their amended procedures.
With the transfer of pilots to WestJet well underway and Sunwing flying winding down, we expected that union business would also slow. Sadly, that is not yet the case.
As a reminder, the official last flight for Sunwing Airlines will be May 28th. We are currently working on collecting historical videos and photos of our members to put together a commemorative video of the history of our pilots at Sunwing.
As the transition to WestJet has begun with our pilots, the WestJet MEC has extended an invitation to our members for their upcoming Family Awareness events.
Our members gathered today inside Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to call on WestJet Airlines to reverse its decision to close the YQB base, citing the severe economic and cultural impact it will have on the community.
As a reminder, the Sunwing MEC has released a survey for all pilots to complete. The survey closes tonight at midnight.
As you are aware, WestJet is planning on closing our YQB base this spring. We have tried several times to ask WestJet management to reconsider their decision due to the severe economic and cultural impact it will have on the community.
As a reminder, the Sunwing MEC has released a survey for all pilots to complete. It is very important for you to complete the survey to help us gather essential feedback on your thoughts and concerns going into your transfer to WestJet.
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.