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by x-wind
Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:03 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Onex buying Sunwing ?
Replies: 64
Views: 17901

Re: Onex buying Sunwing ?

I don't know much about anything least the pilot workings of Sunwing. I have heard the pilots cycle to Europe in the summer to keep flying. Any insights with this merger that Sunwing will still have Europe based flying for its pilots? I'm wondering if the purchase just included the N. American aspec...
by x-wind
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: More WJ layoffs
Replies: 360
Views: 145101

Re: More WJ layoffs

It'll be a race to get market share when travel bans lift. The won't layoff any more pilots. There going to try get them flying Swoop airplanes at half the wage tho.

Corporate restructuring was going to be happening anyway with regards to the recent layoffs.
by x-wind
Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:08 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: One List
Replies: 367
Views: 98977

Re: One List

You've been proven wrong a few times now that I've seen Cloak and I find your arguments suspect of being anti pilot.

I've not been around for too long but I'm pretty sure you're a troll. If I'm wrong then you'd be a great guy to spend a few days with in the airplane and chat.
by x-wind
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: ONEX plans
Replies: 142
Views: 43782

Re: ONEX plans

Disregard
by x-wind
Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: ONEX plans
Replies: 142
Views: 43782

Re: ONEX plans

Does Midco have any other businesses or was it created just to own Westjet?
by x-wind
Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: ONEX plans
Replies: 142
Views: 43782

Re: ONEX plans

Does Midco have any other businesses or was it created just to own Westjet.
by x-wind
Wed Jul 31, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: ONEX plans
Replies: 142
Views: 43782

Re: ONEX plans

Hey Jasshole,

M. Porter eluded to the option in investing in the new OneX WestJet with only the funds you'd be paid out otherwise for the ESP.

If you're feeling bullish about OneX building this company it could be a quick route to a millionaire eh?
by x-wind
Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:15 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: ONEX plans
Replies: 142
Views: 43782

Re: ONEX plans

That's definitely not happening tailgunner.

Replacement plan is already in works. My question is what is the option going to be to reinvest with current ESP funds instead of receiving cheque from OneX.
by x-wind
Fri May 24, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Best Cellphone Plans for International Crew Members
Replies: 11
Views: 5082

Re: Best Cellphone Plans for International Crew Members

I second the VoIP route. I use Fongo and have a data only plan, ported it over when i ditched the regular cell plan. $15 a month with fido for data only 3g. $10 per gig over.

If you can get a us address in paper I'd look into google FI. Haven't tried it but looks pretty sweet for a world traveler.
by x-wind
Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: SWOOP - A New Hires Future
Replies: 187
Views: 50378

Re: SWOOP - A New Hires Future

"I just flew with a mgmt pilot last week ferrying a 737 from Kelowna with the new seat layout back to Calgary...he said they are going to 20 planes pretty quick. He was also of the opinion that the Swoop LOU would need to be re-evaluated in order to fill all the positions. We will have to wait and s...
by x-wind
Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet is in trouble. Is becoming more like Air Canada the fix?
Replies: 11
Views: 5612

Re: WestJet is in trouble. Is becoming more like Air Canada the fix?

Didn't see the relationship to the title in the article. Glad to hear Ed is looking forward to the negotiations....

Good article except they put a positive spin on the swoop pilot moving over from WestJet using the word promotion. Wish they would have dug went deeper there.
by x-wind
Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: General Airline Industry Comments
Topic: Image Recorders May be Coming to a Cockpit Near You
Replies: 17
Views: 2931

Re: Image Recorders May be Coming to a Cockpit Near You

Glad ALPA is or will be resistung this. It's an invasion of privacy, capture the screens etc is a great idea.
by x-wind
Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Moving to the states but still working in Canada
Replies: 20
Views: 2853

Re: Moving to the states but still working in Canada

Thanks for the insights here. I've got some good questions for the accountant from this thread now. Immigration lawyer quoted me 5K to get my permanent residence.

I'll be in touch JBI thank you!
by x-wind
Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Moving to the states but still working in Canada
Replies: 20
Views: 2853

Re: Moving to the states but still working in Canada

Thanks guys, I'm going to look for that thread about long haul guys. I chatted with an accountant, the taxation treaty prevents double taxation, I'll be taxed in Canada since I'm working for a Canadian company and based in Canada. I'll file a return to the IRS and apply my Canadian tax as a credit t...
by x-wind
Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Moving to the states but still working in Canada
Replies: 20
Views: 2853

Moving to the states but still working in Canada

I'm a Canadian and want to become a permanent residence in the states through my wife who is a dual citizen. Going to keep my job in Canada. Off chance anyone has done this or similar? Talked to an immigration lawyer, he's going to charge 5K and take care of the paperwork for permanent residence for...
by x-wind
Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: WestJet
Topic: China_CAAC's Merged Threads
Replies: 772
Views: 97707

Re: SWOOP OTS Captains punted from left seat...

Is changing the regulations market forces? It was the minimum requirements being raise first that started the wage increases in the US. The unions lobby for those increases and to maintain them. Who else would have advocted for those changes cloak? How many non union shops are there at those places ...
by x-wind
Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:49 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: MyID Travel - Air Canada Bookings Down
Replies: 3
Views: 1520

Re: MyID Travel - Air Canada Bookings Down

There estimated wait time is surprisingly accurate. I put an alarm to my phone for a few minutes ahead of when they say I'll be answered and put the phone down. Don't have to listen to the hold music and commercials.
by x-wind
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: WestJet pilots to fly Swoop aircraft
Replies: 524
Views: 103195

Re: WestJet pilots to fly Swoop aircraft

disregard
by x-wind
Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Quarterly loss
Replies: 38
Views: 11928

Re: Quarterly loss

Thanks very much for insights aerobod.
by x-wind
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: WestJet
Topic: Quarterly loss
Replies: 38
Views: 11928

Re: Quarterly loss

Hey aerobod, it is a strong business case they've made imho hitting both ends of the market. It would be quiet a unprecedented maneuver. I've listened to the calls it is hard to imagine they'd be planning something like this and having to lie to everyone. For sure this is just wild speculation on my...

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