Malcolm Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 31 minutes ago, North of You said: I hope the boys got something good. I know they have been short staffed, worked hard by being given extra work (maint doing cabin fixes) and chronically understaffed. All male group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 25 minutes ago, North of You said: I hope the boys got something good. I know they have been short staffed, worked hard by being given extra work (maint doing cabin fixes) and chronically understaffed. Always wondered how they get the staffing right for AMEs, especially for line maintenance. At least for pilots you gotta fill the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North of You Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Sometimes I think they use the equation N-1 for staffing levels. N being the number of main boys you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North of You Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 hours ago, Malcolm said: All male group? In my experience….yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Toronto Star Saturday 11 May Pilots at WestJet’s western regional subsidiary Encore have rejected a tentative agreement reached with the airline last month. According to a press release from the Air Line Pilots Association, 53 per cent of pilots who voted rejected the agreement. “Despite contract improvements to compensation and scheduling, our pilots held strong in their belief that management isn’t doing enough to address the ongoing pilot attraction and retention issues and low morale that remain at our airline,” said Capt. Carin Kenny, a pilot and chair of the WestJet Encore ALPA Master Executive Council. “In the wake of this vote, we are hopeful management finally understands that more must done to address the issues that clearly remain for our pilots,” Kenny added. In a written statement, WestJet chief operating officer Diederik Pen said the rejection won’t impact airline operations, but added the company was disappointed by the vote results. “We are disappointed to learn that our WestJet Encore pilots have rejected an agreement that is distinctly competitive within Canada’s airline industry and solutioned their unique concerns,” said Pen. “Our tentative agreement represented a robust negotiation process that got us to our final offer, and while we will meet with ALPA to determine next steps, we will hold firm on what is reasonable to ensure we can continue providing meaningful employment and affordable air travel to Canadians.” Despite the reassurance that airline operations won’t be affected, travellers could still be tempted to buy cancellation or interruption insurance. But they shouldn’t mull it over too long, said Martin Firestone, president of insurance brokerage Travel Secure Inc. “Because a strike or lockout hasn’t been officially declared yet, you should still be able to buy insurance and be covered. But once something’s officially declared, it becomes a known cause, like COVID,” said Firestone. Terms of the tentative agreement weren’t released publicly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 53%? Wow, that's a divided group and a much bigger headache for the union. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 WestJet Airlines delaying integration of Sunwing Airlines to 2025 By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 21, 2024 12:26 pm 1 min read WestJet is pushing back its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, which the Calgary-based carrier acquired last year. In an email, WestJet said it will weave the discount airline’s fleet into its own by April 27, 2025, six months after the integration date initially set for this October. Rick Jones, WestJet’s interim head of route planning, told a conference Monday that the postponement relates to pilot training as well as the measurement units used in the cockpit. WestJet says both airlines will continue with “business as usual” for their winter flight schedules. The longer timeline means it will be nearly a year until aviators can fly each other’s planes, as pilot shortages continue to plague the industry. Aviation expert John Gradek says wrangling over worker seniority for pilots slated to fly under the same banner remains a point of contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Rick Jones, WestJet’s interim head of route planning, told a conference Monday that the postponement relates to pilot training as well as the measurement units used in the cockpit. Been out for quite some time.......could I get an explanation here...Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pulman Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 4 hours ago, Kip Powick said: Rick Jones, WestJet’s interim head of route planning, told a conference Monday that the postponement relates to pilot training as well as the measurement units used in the cockpit. Been out for quite some time.......could I get an explanation here...Thanks in advance Just a guess.. lbs versus kg. Some of you old-timer AC folks could probably give us an education in that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 It's definitely fuel. The WS aircraft are programmed in pounds and the Sunwing fleet is in kilograms. As for pilot training, I suspect the folks at TC asked for more than was proposed in their first transition plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 WestJet calls for full federal review of aviation funding model A WestJet logo is seen in the domestic check-in area at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press) /content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/5/10/westjet-logo-1-6882367-1715379257617.jpg The CEO of WestJet Airlines says he is calling for a full federal government review of the way airports and aviation infrastructure in Canada are funded. Alexis von Hoensbroech told a Calgary business audience Wednesday that Canada's "user pay" model for aviation infrastructure needs rethinking in light of ongoing public concerns about air travel affordability. Canada's major airports are all operated on federally owned lands by private, not-for-profit organizations. They must pay rent to the federal government based on a proportion of their revenues. Airports earn money by charging fees to airlines, to businesses like restaurants and to passengers through ticket surcharges such as "airport improvement fees." Von Hoensbroech says these charges drive up the cost of flying in Canada. He says WestJet believes the federal government should stop collecting airport rents in order to make travel more affordable. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2024. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 no bin access but can stow under the seat. Those who purchased "extended comfort" will have bin access. This will be a nightmare for enforcement. WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag CALGARY — WestJet Airlines has plans to soon introduce a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says the new fare category will be introduced within "a couple of weeks." He told a Calgary business audience Wednesday that the new "ultra-low" price offering will appeal to travellers seeking the lowest fares but will also free up overhead bin space for other passengers. Travellers who purchase the cheapest fare will not have the option to put a bag in the overhead bins, though they will still be permitted to store a knapsack or purse underneath the seat in front of them. Von Hoensbroech acknowledged that having large numbers of passengers jockeying for limited overhead bin space has become a problem on full flights. Last month, Calgary-based WestJet launched what it calls its "extended comfort" fare category, which offers passengers access to a number of perks — including preferential access to overhead bins. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2024. The Canadian Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 WestJet turning to used plane market to offset Boeing delivery delays: CEO Story by Amanda Stephenson • 1 CALGARY — WestJet has its eye on a number of used aircraft it hopes to add to its fleet to offset delays on pending aircraft deliveries from Boeing, the CEO of the Calgary-based carrier said. Alexis von Hoensbroech told a Calgary business audience Wednesday that WestJet is in the market for used planes in the wake of the ongoing situation at the embattled U.S. aircraft manufacturer. The airline has a firm order for 58 new Boeing airplanes to be delivered between now and 2028, but a door plug blowout on a Boeing Max 737 plane flown by Alaska Airlines in January prompted U.S. regulators to halt a production expansion at the U.S. aircraft maker until an investigation can be completed. Von Hoensbroech said WestJet remains confident in the safety and quality of Boeing airplanes, but the manufacturer's challenges are inhibiting WestJet's own plans to grow its fleet and add new routes. "It’s slowing us down right now. We were supposed to receive eight aircraft this year ... right now we are down to four (expected) and my best guess is we’ll get probably two," he said. One possible source of used planes that WestJet is keen on to fill its unmet demand are the nine Boeing Max 8 planes previously leased by Lynx Air. Lynx was a Calgary-based discount carrier that shut down in February, a few days after receiving creditor protection and less than two years after launching its first flight. Related video: Fines are 'on the table' if airlines don't provide accessible travel, transport minister says (cbc.ca) Ashley Burke, CBC News How are you going to hold Loaded: 12.93% Play Current Time 0:01 / Duration 2:19 Quality Settings Captions Fullscreen cbc.ca Fines are 'on the table' if airlines don't provide accessible travel, transport minister says Unmute 0 View on Watch Von Hoensbroech said he is optimistic WestJet will be able to obtain "at least a share" of those planes. "We are trying to get through this (Boeing delay) from the used market. And I guess over the next couple of weeks we'll probably have some news that we've been successful," he said. "I think we will be able to deliver the growth that we have foreseen." Last month, United Airlines said a deal with Boeing would provide the carrier with "credit memos" for future purchases to compensate for financial damages done by a three-week grounding of its 737 Max 9s and rescheduled deliveries. Credit memos are written acknowledgments that the buyer is owed money back. On Wednesday, Von Hoensbroech said "the public space" is not the place to discuss any compensation agreements that WestJet may have with the aircraft supplier, but suggested the carrier has not been left entirely hanging. "You can expect that the contracts that we have with Boeing would always cater to the eventuality that the airplanes have been delivered late," he told reporters. Von Hoensbroech added he recently personally met with Boeing executives and walked the firm's entire production line in Seattle to better understand what is going on with the company. "I can say with utmost confidence, they make really great airplanes — and they know where they screwed things up," he said. "They do have to fix a couple of things on their production line, there’s no doubt ... And I’d rather them take a slower pace than have them not fixing the problems that they have.” Von Hoensbroech also took the opportunity Wednesday to call for a full federal government review of the way airports and aviation infrastructure in Canada are funded. The WestJet CEO said Canada's "user pay" model for aviation infrastructure needs rethinking in light of ongoing public concerns about air travel affordability. Currently, Canada's major airports are all operated on federally owned lands by private, not-for-profit organizations that pay rent to the federal government based on a proportion of their revenues. Airports earn money by charging fees to airlines, to businesses such as restaurants, and to passengers through ticket surcharges such as "airport improvement fees." Von Hoensbroech said these charges drive up the cost of flying in Canada, as do federal taxes on airfares, security surcharges and other mandatory fees that are currently tacked on to the price of a plane ticket. WestJet believes the federal government should freeze aviation-related surcharges and fees and stop collecting airport rents in order to make travel more affordable. "When millions and millions of Canadians have no way to travel except by air, I think it’s a reasonable ask," he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2024. Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Might think about playing nice with your Maintenance crew who will be supporting these aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 21 hours ago, conehead said: Might think about playing nice with your Maintenance crew who will be supporting these aircraft. I am not optimistic that the company will be doing the right thing but maybe they'll surprise us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Interesting breakdown of AME wages , province by province. along with want ads for ame's ttps://ca.talent.com/salary?job=aircraft+maintenance+engineer#:~:text=The%20average%20aircraft%20maintenance%20engineer%20salary%20in%20Canada%20is%20%2469%2C665,up%20to%20%24109%2C200%20per%20year. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer average salary in Canada, 2024 Find out what the average Aircraft Maintenance Engineer salary is Type in a job title: Find salary Salary rate Annual Month Biweekly Weekly Day Hour How much does a Aircraft maintenance engineer make in Canada? $69,713 / Annual Based on 1586 salaries The average aircraft maintenance engineer salary in Canada is $69,713 per year or $35.75 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $57,608 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $109,115 per year. 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Turbofan Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/westjet-encore-pilots-issue-strike-notice-work-stoppage-possible-1.6905854 WestJet Encore pilots issue strike notice, work stoppage possible. June 1 1800 MST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 © Thomson Reuters (Reuters) - Canadian airline WestJet Group said on Thursday its load controllers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), ratified the first collective bargaining agreement between the two parties. The agreement will come into effect on July 1 and will be in place until Dec. 31, 2028, WestJet said. The airline, which is owned by Onex Corp, had reached a tentative agreement with the union earlier this month. (Reporting by Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagger Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 3 hours ago, Turbofan said: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/westjet-encore-pilots-issue-strike-notice-work-stoppage-possible-1.6905854 WestJet Encore pilots issue strike notice, work stoppage possible. June 1 1800 MST And, a tentative deal. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/westjet-encore-and-alpa-reach-tentative-agreement-avoiding-lockout-and-disruption-to-encore-service-864475766.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFG Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 The process here seems a bit strange to me, maybe just a different way of doing things. It didn't used to be normal practice to run a supposed tentative agreement up a membership-vote flagpole, with rejection merely resuming negotiations. The MEC Chair spoke positively about the previous TA, so seems like it went to the membership with the blessing of the committee, and it was rejected - times past, that would be a repudiation of the committee, unless it went to the vote without the Negot's Committee's ratification recommendation. Whatever works on that property, I guess. Just a from the cheapest seats. Cheers, IFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I wonder if the expanded winter schedule will result in an expansion of the YEG crew base that was published on Feb 2023 means that the YEG crew base will be expanded? Quote Edmonton will have more WestJet flight options to both the United States and across Canada this summer, the airline announced Monday, when it also said it is adding a crew hub to the city — meaning 50 pilots and 100 cabin crew will be based out of YEG. Kendra Slugoski reports. – Feb 13, 2023 WestJet Group delivers continued growth for Edmonton region with largest winter schedule ever Français NEWS PROVIDED BY WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership Jun 04, 2024, 08:00 ET SHARE THIS ARTICLE Airline estimates it will fly more than 4 million seats in and out of Edmonton this year further solidifying WestJet's position as the city's leading carrier EDMONTON, AB, June 4, 2024 /CNW/ - WestJet today revealed highlights of its Edmonton winter 2024/2025 flight schedule, outlining significant growth and commitment to the region, including record level domestic investments. Boosting its overall capacity by more than 20 per cent compared to winter 2023, WestJet will operate the city's largest-ever network to and from Edmonton. This winter, Edmonton will have access to 16 nonstop WestJet destinations in Canada, nine transborder, including Hawaii, and five options to Mexico. "Serving a total of 30 non-stop destinations from Edmonton International Airport in the winter season, WestJet is proud to bring more connectivity to the city than ever before, holding our position as the region's leading airline," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "With our largest-ever network and highest-ever capacity, we have enhanced our Edmonton schedule to underscore our commitment to the community and meet the growing demand for business and leisure travel to and from the city next winter, and plan to continue our growth momentum through summer 2025 and beyond." "We are excited for WestJet to continue growing its non-stop flights and capacity at Edmonton International Airport (YEG), energizing our two-way tourism opportunities and increasing accessibility for business and leisure travellers," said Myron Keehn, President & CEO, YEG. "WestJet is a key airline partner and the number one carrier for our airport and region, bringing more flights to more places, adding frequency, driving economic growth and enhancing connectivity to the world." Edmonton reaps benefits of WestJet's record setting investment in region Building on momentum of WestJet's summer schedule currently in service and WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech's recent visit to the region, the airline will increase frequencies on key domestic routes that are critical to business and leisure travellers connecting to Alberta's capital city. As von Hoensbroech noted earlier in May, the WestJet Group remains close to securing additional aircraft from the used aircraft market to accelerate the airline's growth plans. This winter, WestJet will operate approximately 313 flights out of Edmonton International Airport per week Edmonton is one of the most connected cities in WestJet's network, and will see new or increased flight frequency on 10 of 16 domestic routes Providing 50 per cent of all air travel from Edmonton International Airport, WestJet is proud to stand as the number one carrier in the region Domestic Schedule (Winter 2024/205) Route Peak Winter Departures Winter 2024 vs. 2023 Increases Edmonton-Ottawa 11x weekly** New Edmonton-Montreal 5x weekly** New Edmonton-Winnipeg 16x weekly* +10 weekly flights Edmonton-Vancouver 42x weekly* +8 weekly flights Edmonton-Abbotsford 9x weekly* +4 weekly flights Edmonton-Regina 10x weekly* +4 weekly flights Edmonton-Victoria 11x weekly* +4 weekly flights Edmonton-Saskatoon 9x weekly* +2 weekly flights Edmonton-Kelowna 19x weekly* +1 weekly flights Edmonton-Comox 5x weekly* +1 weekly flight Edmonton-Calgary 54x weekly Edmonton-Toronto 27x weekly Edmonton-Fort McMurray 8x weekly Edmonton-Grande Prairie 4x weekly Edmonton-Halifax 3x weekly Edmonton-Yellowknife 2x weekly **New route *Increased frequency Domestic schedule highlights and notable winter frequency increases: New year-round connectivity between Edmonton and Montreal and Ottawa 167 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Winnipeg 67 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Regina 29 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Saskatoon Increased connectivity to all B.C. destinations including Vancouver, Kelowna, Comox, Abbotsford and Victoria 80 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Abbotsford 57 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Victoria 25 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Comox 24 per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Vancouver Six per cent frequency increase between Edmonton and Kelowna While all routes are currently available for booking in winter 2024/25, new flight frequencies will be available for sale with the publication of WestJet's full winter schedule in July 2024. Daily flights to Atlanta opens gateway to U.S. destinations This winter, WestJet is bolstering its transborder winter service by providing daily connectivity to Atlanta. Through direct connectivity to Atlanta and Minneapolis, guests will enjoy the advantages of WestJet's codeshare agreement with Delta Airlines, granting access to hundreds of additional U.S. destinations from two of Delta's busiest hubs. Route Peak Winter Departures Winter 2024 vs. 2023 Increases Edmonton-Atlanta 7x weekly** New Edmonton-Las Vegas 10x weekly Edmonton-Los Angeles 6x weekly Edmonton-Minneapolis 5x weekly Edmonton-Phoenix 10x weekly Edmonton-Palm Springs 7x weekly Edmonton-Orlando 2x weekly Edmonton-Honolulu 2x weekly Edmonton-Maui 2x weekly **New route Escape to the sun: WestJet connects Edmonton to Mexico's top destinations In addition to the airline's robust domestic and transborder offerings, WestJet will enhance frequencies on some of its most popular sun destinations including Huatulco and Cancun. Route Peak Winter Departures Winter 2024 vs. 2023 Increases Edmonton-Huatulco 3x weekly* +1 weekly flight Edmonton-Cancun 9x weekly* +1 weekly flight Edmonton-Puerto Vallarta 10x weekly Edmonton-Los Cabos 3x weekly Edmonton-Mazatlán 2x weekly *Increased frequency Notable winter frequency increases to sun destinations include a 50 per cent increase between Edmonton and Huatulco and a 13 per cent increase between Edmonton and Cancun. "We are very pleased to see continued investment and expansion by WestJet at Edmonton International Airport and are excited about the positive impact this will have on our city and surrounding communities," said Doug Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. "The improved connections will provide more travel choices for consumers, create new opportunities for our local businesses, and reinforce Edmonton's position as a vital center for business and trade, both locally and globally." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 https://www.thebeaverton.com/2024/06/westjet-announces-superultrabasic-fare-where-customers-just-stay-home-and-give-them-money/ WestJet announces SuperUltraBasic fare where customers just stay home and give them money CALGARY – Days after announcing an UltraBasic fare that includes no carry-on bags or seat selection, WestJet has announced a SuperUltraBasic ticket that skips the plane ride entirely. “Here at WestJet, we realise that Canadians hate flying with WestJet,” said a WestJet representative. “So why not avoid all the stress and exhaustion of dealing with us by sending us 100 bucks and then enjoying a nice, quiet evening at home?” For an extra $60, WestJet will text a SuperUltraBasic ticket holder a picture of the arrival concourse at the Canadian airport of their choice. And, for an extra $85, a WestJet representative will come to your house, remove a beloved article of clothing, and ensure you never see it again. WestJet also announced that this has somehow made all of their other services more expensive. “This new ticket is so convenient,” said frequent flyer Greg Cardinal. “Dealing with WestJet is like haggling with a more impersonal Satan, and the SuperUltraBasic ticket minimizes my interactions with the company. Sure, I won’t get to my destination, but I can serve myself all the little bags of pretzels I want.” WestJet is advertising its new ticket with slogans like “Our pilots are overworked and if you think about it that’s really your fault,” “Do you really want to visit Edmonton?” and “Statistically, Mom will likely cling to life in her nursing home for another year” placed over an image of a Boeing plane shedding parts during an emergency landing. “As Canadians grapple with the rising cost of living, we’ve found a way to make travel cheaper than ever,” WestJet’s spokesman said. “Just don’t do it and pretend you did. Is anyone really going to call you out if you lie about visiting Montreal over a long weekend? You’d probably just eat a bunch of poutine and get drunk anyway. Frankly, you assholes should be grateful we ever let you on our planes to begin with.” At press time, WestJet revealed a MegaSuperUltraBasic ticket where the company just reaches into your bank account and withdraws 50 bucks whenever it needs a little extra spending money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 AMFA–WJ TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RATIFICATION REFERENDUM RESULTS Jun 11, 2024 June 11, 2024 The votes for the AMFA – WestJet (WJ) Tentative Agreement (TA) Ratification Referendum were tallied on June 11, 2024. Votes for this referendum were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows: Participation: 99.00% Accept: 2.75% Reject: 97.25% Jay Johnson National Secretary/Treasurer AMFA (amfanational.org) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagger Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Well, that's a little embarrassing for the union negotiating committee. Rejections happen, but this suggests they weren't feel the pulse very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 19 minutes ago, dagger said: Well, that's a little embarrassing for the union negotiating committee. Rejections happen, but this suggests they weren't feel the pulse very well. Embarrassing for both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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