What's the future for Encore ?

[RobertChow]

I've heard some rumors that Westjet could be trying to get rid of Encore in the future ? Is there any possibility it could happen ?

[Babar350]

It's been floating around for a while, but I guess once the pilots on the One List are off to mainline or leave the company Encore will fold into Pacific Coastal with about 15-20 tails maximum.

[JBI]

It's been floating around for a while, but I guess once the pilots on the One List are off to mainline or leave the company Encore will fold into Pacific Coastal with about 15-20 tails maximum.

I've heard the "Pasco will take over Encore Tails" a number of times, but as someone who has worked at both, I find it a little hilarious. While stranger things have happened, why would a small airline operating 5 Saabs for WJ that is continually challenged with hiring decide that bringing in 15-20 Q400s would be a financially responsible decision? Pasco is a private, family owned airline that has always been cautious with its growth. Suddenly doubling the fleet and increasing flying 5 fold while needing to staff for 4 times the pilots seems highly unlikely.

[co-joe]

The immediate future is that there is an informal picket this Friday.

[dontcallmeshirley]

The immediate future is that there is an informal picket this Friday.

Not sure if that's a typo or a joke, but it's officially an "informational" picket.

[co-joe]

You're right it is informational, and I suppose it is formal as well. So yes bring your best snow suit I guess.

[boeingboy]

FWIW - the rumors around these parts is talks were happening with CMA.

I believe it eventually Encore will be split off and sold - and possibly part of the maintenance department as well. The mechanincs talks are a mess from all reports and a shutdown will happen end of April. They are trying to push through our merger and all so they can release their IPO - make money off it before selling the main company.

[pacman007]

After all is said and done Encore will be part of WestJet. Sunwing integration will take place and everyone at WestJet, Encore and Sunwing will hold a position their seniority will hold. Some Sunwing pilots could end up at Encore…Mainly the cadets that don’t meet WestJet requirements.

[MaxAuto]

After all is said and done Encore will be part of WestJet. Sunwing integration will take place and everyone at WestJet, Encore and Sunwing will hold a position their seniority will hold. Some Sunwing pilots could end up at Encore…Mainly the cadets that don’t meet WestJet requirements.

No Swg pilot will end up at encore.