RE:RE:$AC will win The part that I really like about the Group Mach proposal, is that they have clearly laid out what they intend to do with Transat, and how they intend to make it better. I like their plan, as it will keep the brand alive, and grow it. Transat is Quebec aviation at it's finest!!
And then there is Air Canada....what will they do with Transat? They haven't said a thing, so lets take a guess like other people here have. The name and star on the tail will dissappear. Management will eventually be gone. A Quebec institution will dissappear into the abyss called Air Canada. Jobs will be lost. Remember how many jobs have been lost in YUL as a result of outsourcing by Air Canada? And then there was the Avios carnage Air Canada created, and washed their hands of!!! Anyone who thinks Air Canada has Transat's and Quebec's best interest at heart, will be sadly dissapointed.
If anything, the federal and provincial governments should support Group Mach bid. It will be best for all, including little the consumer, who with Air Canada, would have one choise less when going somewhere.
I Hope Air Canada does not win...even though I suspect they will.
Cheers and GLTA