In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, Sunwing Airlines took the skies with two all-female crews on service to the south out of Toronto and Montreal. The annual initiative was meant to serve as a powerful symbol of women’s achievements in travel and the company’s  longstanding dedication to fostering an inclusive environment.

Sunwing added, “It not only honours the accomplishments of women in aviation, but also highlights the airline’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and further amplifies this year’s IWD theme of #AccelerateAction. As the aviation sector continues to evolve, these flights stand as a testament to the progress made towards equity and the opportunities for further advancement.”

The flights and crew included:

• Toronto to Montego Bay: Janice MacSween (Captain), Lexi Tibbetts (First Officer), Stephanie Bourgeois (Cabin Safety Manager), Sabrina Baribeau (Flight Attendant), Stephanie Tatiana Kraner (Flight Attendant) and Darya Soufian Abdollahi (Flight Attendant)
• Montreal to Cancun: Jessica Kessler (Captain), Tridha Aravind (First Officer), Kim Arcand Beaudoin (Cabin Safety Manager), Helene Cormier (Flight Attendant), Maria Ostrowska (Flight Attendant) and Louise Malo (Flight Attendant)

Sunwing Airlines First Officer, Jessalyn Teed, played a key role in organizing the flights, stating, “This year, we’re celebrating both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month at Sunwing Airlines. The overarching themes of #AccelerateAction and “Moving Forward Together – Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” highlight the incredible contributions of women dedicated to leadership, education and mentorship – principles that are at the heart of our values here at Sunwing Airlines – as well as the work to be done to continue this progress.

“From operations to the ramp, aircraft cabins and flight decks, the women of Sunwing Airlines exemplify this each day… We celebrate the incredible women who soar above and beyond with professionalism and passion, as their strength, dedication and leadership inspire us all to reach new heights.”

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