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Fellow FCMs,
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.
WestJet purchased Sunwing with the intention of expanding services in eastern Canada and increasing vacation offerings from regional hubs. Closing or relocating the YQB base undermines this corporate strategy and the company’s own stated goals.
The YQB base creates wealth in the region, supports local businesses, and contributes to Québec’s overall economic growth. As a Canadian airline operating in Québec, losing the YQB base could especially damage WestJet’s image among the Francophone community. Having local crews means quicker responses in cases of mechanical issues, crew illness, or staffing shortage problems, which is beneficial for the airline.
Our pilots in Québec City deserve better.
Despite repeated requests for a meeting to discuss this pressing issue, WestJet management has never taken us up on this offer. They have never come to see the comradery, the families, the professionalism that is the Québec City base.
Social Media Graphic
As a reminder, you can use the social media graphic below to also demonstrate your support.
We are proud of our history and legacy in YQB as a strong operation, and the only major airline in Canada to have an air crew base in Québec City. Thank you for staying united in our fight to keep the YQB base open.
PUB Event Reminder
Lastly, immediately following our YQB press conference, we invite everyone to please join us for a Pilot Unity Building (PUB) event.
Location: Archibald Microbrasserie, 1240 autoroute Duplessis, Québec, QC, G2G 2B5
Time: 1300 ET
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
In unity,
Your MEC
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