Dirty Deal. WJ little tricks...

Trickkles · Post by **Trickkles** » Wed May 04, 2005 11:12 pm

Well said complexintentions!

RVSM: your ignorance amuses me.

Ryan Coke · Post by **Ryan Coke** » Thu May 05, 2005 7:26 am

As ex AC and current WJ....

There is no question the AC Act is an unfair rule against AC and creates an unlevel playing field on what is ostensibly a private industry now. They should be able to hire staff of whatever language abilities they feel is beneficial, and place their HQ and maintenance facilities wherever they choose. The only reason it is still there is political in order to keep the Quebec-Fed Govt peace.

There is also no question that AC has been the benefactor for much, if not all, of their history of being the Feds favored airline child. The story on here about how they were 'privatized' is fairly accurate, and obviously benefitted AC greatly. I have no doubt that they also felt pressures on there service levels that no other airline has had to feel from the feds. And though there were some conditions attached to the AC/Canadian merger, they expired several years ago, and now AC is free to exit any community they wish.

But when dealing with the here and now issue of provincial subsidies, they are being absolute hypocrites in making an issue of WestJets PEI deal. They have received them in the past, and do currently from other jurisdictions. Any issue with these guarantees or subsidies should come from the constituents towards their local govt if they feel it is an irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars.

complexintentions · Post by **complexintentions** » Thu May 05, 2005 3:40 pm

Ryan,

Well said. I agree, it is hypocritical. And it's nice to read a straight-forward, matter-of-fact post on the matter.

In the end, either company will use whatever tactics they can to try and gain an advantage.

Regards,
CI

Canus Chinookus · Post by **Canus Chinookus** » Thu May 05, 2005 8:33 pm

speaking of politics, what'll happen to AC when quebec seperates?

Trickkles · Post by **Trickkles** » Fri May 06, 2005 9:33 am

Same thing that will happen to Westjet when Alberta leaves Confederation

Canus Chinookus · Post by **Canus Chinookus** » Fri May 06, 2005 12:14 pm

ooh! do you have a date yet?

RVSM · Post by **RVSM** » Fri May 06, 2005 11:10 pm

Trickkles wrote:Well said complexintentions!

RVSM: your ignorance amuses me.

Don't try to change the subject, and coy remarks about ignorance don't cut it either. You said WestJet had government subsidized hangers. Please explain.

For a WestJet employee, you sure are hard on your company. Maybe there is a little more here than meets the eye?

Trickkles · Post by **Trickkles** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:44 pm

1) In my initial post, I answered your question

2) I'm offended by your accusations and personal attacks

3) Why do you resort to personal insults, personal attacks including one's credibility when you are on the defensive? Why can't you just stick to the facts rather than attacking the individual?

Are you really that insecure and defensive in real life or is this simply a 'front' on this forum?

RVSM · Post by **RVSM** » Mon May 09, 2005 1:01 pm

Au contraire. You said that WestJets hangers were funded by government. I asked what government, and you have danced around giving an answer. I suppose other readers can judge your credibility based on that.

Be as offended as you like. I just don't care for people who really aren't what they say they are.

You know what I mean

Trickkles · Post by **Trickkles** » Mon May 09, 2005 1:39 pm

What no shots at my intelligence??

Took a pill this morning, eh??

RVSM · Post by **RVSM** » Mon May 09, 2005 1:45 pm

Oh, I am sorry!

Was there an answer to my query about govenment-paid hangers in your answer somewhere?