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Published by: Warfleet Press
Release Date: Available
Pages: 352
ISBN: 978-0-9868793-3-3
Sid Fattedad a former Canadian Airlines VP, intertwines his and the story of the Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines.
Synopsis:
The demise of Canada’s other National air carrier, Canadian Airlines International in 1999 was heart-wrenching to employees, unions, management and to the citizens of Canada.
Confusion and stories abound as to what actually happened. This book sets the record straight as the man behind the employee rescue plan to save the airline decides to tell his story. Sid Fattedad emigrated to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 1968 to play the drums in a rock and roll band, the Five-Man Cargo. Having worked as an articling student in Hong Kong, the lustre of the music industry soon wore off and he found himself working as a junior accounting clerk for Canadian Pacific Airlines.
It wasn’t long before Canadian Pacific became CP Air, the planes were painted orange and Sid became senior clerk of corporate accounting.
The rising cost of oil in the 1970s, labour unrest and the acquisition of new planes made running an airline hard on the bottom line and the accounting department was always in the forefront. It was work all week, socialize at the pubs on the weekend with a tightly knit group called the ‘boat crew,’ who would often travel to England commandeering riverboats on the canals of the Norfolk Broads, visiting pubs along the way. Sid became known as Kato.
After receiving his CGA Sid was promoted to Travelling Auditor where he learned first hand CP Air’s overseas operations. The ‘night of the long knives, the Kremlin and ‘The General,’ all play into the story as the 1980s saw a sea of change at CP Air… Colussy fails to purchase Wardair and Sid is named to the board of TransPacific Tours Limited a little known but highly profitable subsidiary company. Don Carty purchases Nordair and Sid becomes Comptroller of CP Air.
A backwards take-over. Carty attempts to purchase PWA but is thwarted by the FASB and PWA purchases CP Air. Sid is appointed Vice- President of the Pacific Division, the most profitable division in the company. In 1988, PWA buys out Wardair. The new company made up of PWA, CP Air, Wardair and Nordair is called CAIL.
Sid loved working in the field and got to know all the key players in the Pacific Division Tony Buckley, Tokyo, Harry Hargadon, Hong Kong, Keith Pope, Australia, Roy Fullerton, Hawaii, David Solloway, Thailand, Willy Thorogood, Shanghai, Warwick Beadle, New Zealand, Mike Waters, Fiji and Larry Nelson. Sid institutes the Quality program which leads to another promotion to Calgary as Senior Vice President in charge of customer service worldwide.
In 1991 he returned to Vancouver as Vice President Western region and retired in 1992. Loved by all for his devotion to the company, he was given a huge send-off.
A PWA merger with American Airlines, that same year, falls through and PWA stock drops, leaving the real possibility that a merger with Air Canada might be in the works thus creating a domestic monopoly. Not good for management, unions, the consumer or the airline’s employees.
Sid maps out a plan to save the airlines and forms the Council of Canadian Airline Employees. The employees decide to try and purchase the airline themselves. They get all but one of the unions on board and present their offer.
What takes place from here on in you will have to read about it in Sid’s book but it is filled with treachery, deceit and government interference.
Sid went on to a second career as Chief Financial Officer for the Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia for 14 years from 1993 to 2007.
In 2012, Sid was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
We have to obtain a copy.
Hi Richard & Donna
Okay! That’s great! I will put you on the list and get back to you when the book is out in Septemeber.
Thanks very much,
Chris Best
Publisher
Warfleet Press
Anyone who worked for CPAir and PWA and then Canadian should want to know more about what happened…..as individuals, we just showed up to work and did the best we could and tried to ignore the Toronto Globe and Mail everyday calling us “CASH STRAPPED CANADIAN AIRLINES”.
Hi Norm
Just to affirm you are on the lsit for Sid’s book.
Thansk CB
Is this book going to be available in stores? Is there an ISBN number?
Hi Christine I have added you to the list. I think I answered before that there will be an ISBN but they will not be in book stores (at least not to start).
TKS CB
Oh! I do love a good book and this one sounds very interesting. I am emailing you for a copy.
Would also like to read Sid’s book when avaiable.
Thx/ Don McIntosh
Hi Don
You are now on the list.
CB
A must read
Hi Dave
You are on the list. Thanks CB
Oh the good old days! As a former Wardair employee… I am always interested in hearing what was behind the scenes! Let me know where to get the rest of the story!
Hi, Sid, you may or may not remember me. I was secretary to Don Cameron. . . remember the exec suite at the Ops Centre. Glad you wrote about our history and looking forward to reading it.
Luv, Marie-Andrée Mathieu
Hope to be notified when and where the book could be obtained. Thanks, MAM
Hi Marie-Andree
You are now on the list.
Tks CB
Hi Marie
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
Please put me on your list. I would like a copy..as a 20 yr CP employee, I would be interested in knowing what really happened.
Hi Paul
Your now on the list. Thanks!
CB
I consider myself to be a good friend of Sid’s over the years. We did not always agree on things however we always seemed to be able to agree on our boating missions in the UK. I would love to read this book, please let me know when it is available.
Hi Peter
You are now on the list. Thanks!
CB
Would love a copy of the book. Sid is a great guy with an incredible positive personality. After nearly 35 years in the group I will enjoy his perspective
Worked with and spent time on the Boats with Sid, would also like to read his book
Craig Hollerin #11
Thanks Craig. You are on the list. CB
Please put me on your list for your book.I have read ”Wing Walkers”so many times I need a new take on what really happened …………..
You are on the list Paul.
Tks CB
Would like to purchase a copy please. Knowing Sid and with 35 years starting at CP – then PW then Canadian, it should be interesting to read his point of view
You are on the list Mel.
Thanks CB
Hi Mel
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
CB
Please put me on the list for a copy.
thanks,
George
Thanks George! You are on this list.
CB
Can you please put me on the list for a copy having worked at ND, CP WD will love to read Syd book.
Hi Maurizio
You are on the list.
Chris Thanks!
Can I please be put on the list for a book too?????….will be an amazing read for sure, so I have to have one!!!!….was a great ride for 30+ years and will be interesting to get Sids take on it all. Thanks Chris
Hi Dorothy
You are on the list. Thanks
CB
Please put me on the list for a copy. Looking forward to reading this book! Thanks.
Hi Valerie
You are on the list.
CB Thanks!
Hi Valerie
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
I would like to order a copy of this book. Thank you.
Please add me to the list!
Thanks,
LM
Hi Lee
You are on the list.
thanks
Chris Best
Have been waiting for Sid’s book. Please put me for the copy.
Thank you, Franz
Hi Franz
You are on the list now for Sid’s book. Thanks!
CB
Can you please put me on the list for a copy of Sid’s book.
Thanks, Jacek
Hi Jacek
You are on the list for Sid’s book Thanks!
CB
Hello
Would like to have a copy of Sid’s book please. I want to see in print what Sid says went down that weekend he went to purchase PWA! It will be quite the story I am sure.
Marlie Kelsey
Hi Marlie
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
Please add me to the list..P Brodie
Hi Peggie
You are on the list. Thanks! CB
Hi CB, I spent almost 40 years with CPA then Canadian, would like to get a copy of the book to see what really happened.
Thank you Nick Atamanchuk
Hi Nick
Thanks! You are on board. CB
Hi Nick
Please order a copy for me as well
I would love to read this book. Please add me to the list.
Hi Karen
You are on the list for Sid’s book.
Tks CB
Hi Karen
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
Please add my name to your book list. I always liked Sid and will enjoy reading his book. Thanks, Cheers, Sandra-Faye Nagy
Hi Elsa
You are on board for a book.
Tks CB
Hi Sandra
You are on the list for Sid’s book.
CB
Hi Sandra-Faye
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
Chris, please put us on the list. Thx
Hi
Just to confirm you are on the list for Sid’s book.
CB
Hi Chris …Could you please add me to your List for Sid’s Book
Thankyou Glenda Walker
Hi Glenda
You are now on the list.
Tks CB
Please put me on the List for Sid’s Book.
Thank you.
Geoff Hayes
Hi Geoff
You are on the list.
CB
Please mark me down for a copy.
Hi Doug
You are on the list.
CB
I am also keen to read this book. Thx! Cathy
Hi Cathy
You are on the list.
CB
Me too please!
Hi Cathy
You are on the list. Thanks CB
I would like to order a copy of Sids book. ….Hilton Cranston-Whittaker, 231 F Laverne way, Palm Springs CA USA
Hi Hilton
You are on the list.
Tks CB
Add me to the list too please. I will purchase a copy as soon as it is available.
Hi Tony
You are on the list. Thanks!
CB
Me too please; sounds like a great read.
Hi Robert
You are on the list. Thanks!
CB
I would like to get a copy when it is available as well. Appreciate being added to the list.
Regards
Mike Shanks
Hi Mike
You are on the list.
Tks Chris
Is the book out yet ..Would like a copy
Hi Gavin
No! It will be out about the 15th of October. I will put you on the list and be in touch.
Tks
CB
Please reserve a copy for me.
Thanks Brian
You are on the list.
Chris
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please put me on the list too. Thanks for sharing this!
Hi Sue
You are on the list.
Thanks
CB
Please reserve a copy for me ? I am sure it will be a facinating read
Hi Gerry
You are on the list.
Thanks CB
Please reserve a copy for me
Thank you
Hi Bob & Laurie
You are on the list
Thanks
CB
Please put on your list cheers, Dave Hill
Hi Dave
You are on the list.
Thanks
CB
I would like to read this book.
Thx/Tom Scott
Hi Tom
You are on the list.
Tks
CB
Sid used my office when the rescue operation started I’d love to read this
Please put me on the list
Hi Al
You are on the list.
Tks
CB
Wouldn’t want to miss this publication. Finally the true storry. I gotta be on the list please.
Hi Dick
You are on the list.
Tks
CB
I need to read this book too please I’m former FA.
Hi Christina
You are on the list.
Tks CB
Hi Christina
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
I thought I had signed up before but don’t see my name so please make sure I am on your list. Tnx.
Wayne Beard
Hi Wayne
You are now on the list.
Tks CB
Would appreciate have my name added to the list, thank you
Andre Paulhus
Hi Andre
You are on the list.
Thanks CB
Hi Andre
Sid’s book launch party will be on january 21st from 4;30 to 7 pm at the terminal City Club. Please let me know if you will be attending.
Chris Best
Publisher
I have great memories of Sid from the time I was with CP in SYD. Must have a copy of this book!
Hi Peter
You are now on the list as well.
Thanks
CB