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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.
I would love a copy…
I was with CP Air/Canadian from 1978-1994 and have very fond memories of that time.
Is it possible to have Sid sign it?
Hi Jenine
Okay! I have put you on the list.
Thanks
CB
I would like to order a copy of Sid’s book as well. Thanks!
Hi Jeff
Hi Jeff, I have added you to the list.
Tks CB
I would appreciate if you could add my name to the list to purchase Sid’s book as soon as it is released. Thanks!
Glenda
Hi Glenda
You are on the list. Thanks!
CB
Hi Glenda
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 was with Canadian from 1989 to 2000 and left just months before the merger with Air Canada. Please put me on the list for a copy. Thank you Sid
Hi Charlene
Okay! You are now on the list.
Thanks CB
Thank you for adding me to the list!
Remember Sid very well, he was an important name to us during my many years with Canadian Pacific, CPAir and CAIL. Would love to order two books. Would appreciate if they could be signed by the author. Please advise details. Many thanks
Hi Bev
Okay! I have you down for two books. I will be contacting all when the books arrive. Many thanks!
CB
Thanks, any idea of price?
Hi Bev
Yes, they are $29.95 each.
Chris Best
Hi CB. I am interested in ordering one copy of the book. Please contact me when it is available. Is there any chance of delivery before Xmas? Thanks
Hi Stephen
No problem but not until next week. Sid is away until Friday and he has them to sign. I will email you next weekend to arrange delivery. Thanks Chris Best/Publisher
Hi Sid
I would like a signed copy please
Peter
Hi Peter
No problem. It looks like Sid’s book launch party will be January 14 at the Terminal City Club. He will be there signing books. Let me know if that workks for you.
Thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
http://www.warfleetpress.com
hi,
i would like to order a copy for my dad (a retired cpair, canadian and air canada mechanic/planner) as he is really excited to read this book. Is there any chance of getting one by christmas?
thanks,
julie johnston
Hi Julie
No problem. I will send you an email.
Chris Best
Hi Julie
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 was with CP Air from 1963 to 1991 and have many fond memories. I met my wife at CP Air in Rome in 1986 and she moved to Canada in 1989. I would also like a signed copy of Sid’s book.
Thanks
Terry and Rosanna Brammer
Hi Terry
No problem. I have put you on the list. There will be a book launch party I am pretty sure on the 14th downtown at the Terminal City Club 4 pm to 8pm. Sid will be there signing books.
If you cannot attend let me know.
Tks CB
I would also like a book for Christmas for my dad who is retired pilot cp/canadian.
Hi Brian
No problem. You are on the list.
Tks CB
I would love a copy of Sid’s book as well. I was PWA, Canadian, and now AC. Thanks so much Please let me know.
Hi Pekka
You are on the list as well.
CB
where can i buy this book……i have looked everywhere
Enjoy Irma1 Chris
Pls add me to the list Neville Gosling
nevgosling@fastmail.com
Hi Neville
Thanks! You are on the list.
Chris Best
Hi Neville
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 down for a copy of the book. Should be very interesting reading. I was with PWA, Canadian and then AC from 1969. Thank you
Hi Richard
You are on the list.
Chris Best
I would like to order a signed copy as well. My brother and sister and I all worked for Wardair and Canadian Airlines and would love to have a copy of the book in the family.
Hi Fiona
You are on the lsit for a copy. Thanks!
Chris Best
I would love a copy of Sid’s book as well. I was with Canadian from 1987 to the end ..retired from Air Canada in 2013.
Hi Debra
I got you down for a copy as well. Many thanks.
Chris Best
I would love to have a copie also please include me in your list
Hi Luc
You are down for a copy as well.
Thanks
Chris Best
Hi Luc
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
Hi, I would love to get a copy please. Is it possible to have one shipped to me in Calgary? Thank you!
Hi Zac
No problem! Send me an email with your address to: chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca.
Thanks
Chris Best
Hello
Looking to source your books some airports. Please contact with distribution details. Thank You.
Hello. My great aunt would like to order a copy of this book. Please respond on how to obtain.
Many thanks
Hi Sharon
Please send me an email and I will let you know. chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca
Many thanks
Chris Best
Hi, Ex Canadian/AC CSA…. would love to read his book! Please let me know how to obtain,
Thank you, Nathalie (summer4777@gmail.com)
Hi Nathalie
We are having a book launch party at the Terminal City Club this Wednesday January 21 from 4:30 to 7 pm if you would like to come. Sid will be there signing books. Please advise me at chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca as to whether you can attend. Thanks Chris Best/Publisher/WarfleetPress.com
I would love a copy of the Book,my backround was PWA,Canadian,retired 2008 from Air Canada
Hi Charlotte
We are having a book launch party at the Terminal City Club this Wednesday January 21 from 4:30 to 7 pm if you would like to come. Sid will be there signing books. Please advise me at chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca as to whether you can attend. Thanks Chris Best/Publisher/WarfleetPress.com
Hello,
I would love a copy of this book and If you can add me on the list, that would be wonderful!
Also is there anyway you could ship the book if I was to pay in advance?
Thanks,
Grant
Hi Grant
No problem. Just send me your address to my email: chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca. I will let you know how much shipping will be.
Thansk
Chris Best
Hello,
I’d like to order a book, please add me to the list.
Thank you.
Hi Nancy
No problem! Pleasse send me your email and I will get back to you on how to get a book. Do you live in Vancouver?
Thanks
Chris Best
Hi
Missed the book signing. I would like to order a book and if possible, have it signed.
Thanks!!!
Hi Stephanie
No problem. I meet people from time to time at Oakridge usually in front of the White Spot around 4:30. Let me know if that works for you or I can mail it. Need your address for that.
Thanks
Chris Best
Excellent. White Spot works for me.
Thank you for arranging this.
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie
Lets aim at next Saturday at 4:30 then. See you there.
Chris Best
OK Chris
See you at White Spot, Oakridge at 4:30 pm on Saturday, January 31st.
I’ll be the one with the red rose between my teeth!!! ;>)
Hi Chris,
My email is nmcavoy@shaw.ca.
Thanks. Nancy
Hi Chris,
Can we only order it on line or will it be availabel in book stores?
Thanks, Marj
Hi Marj
At this time just through me.
Thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
well in that case, please send me one…. I live in YYC… marjmcpherson@yahoo.com
Thanks.. I worked with CAIL from 1988 and spent 3 years with AC… couldn’t take it anymore
Marj
Hi Marj
Just send me your address to: chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca and I will check shipping costs. Thanks! Chris Best
Please put me down for a copy of Sid’s book. I worked at C.P. from Aug 1968 thru to the takeover by AC. Took early retirement from Ac just before they filed for bankruptcy protection in 2003.
Hi Ken
Will do! Please send me your address on my email. chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca or if you are in Vancouver I am meeting people at Oakridge this Saturday at 4:30 in front of the White Spot. Let me know. Thanks! Chris Best
One more for me at the White Spot today.
Dave
For those of you who are AC Pionairs members, Sid is our guest speaker at our Langley Pionairs coffee meeting on Tue Feb 10 0930 hrs, The Renaissance 6676 203 ST Langley. Pls RSVP to Jim Douglas jimdoug65@gmail.com or 604-513-1677. Seating is limited.
Correct email is jimdougl65@gmail.com
Sorry
Jim
Sid will as well be at the Richmond Pionairs Meeting on February 19th at the Richmond Curling Club (contact Ray Bessille for this one). So there are still lots of options to see and talk to him and get a signed copy of his book.
Chris Best
Publisher
Hoping to order a book please ! Best years of my working career at Canadian. Great team to work with in the Supply Group !
Terry Casey
Hi Terry
I will be at Oakridge this Saturday at 4;30 meeting people if you can make it in front of the White Spot or I can mail it to you. I will send you an email and you can let me know which is best.
Thanks
Chris Best
Hi Chris, thank you for touching base. I am based in Whistler, but will be in town next week. Do you have a store front or is there a place in Richmond (dropping family off at airport) that I can go to get the book. Congrats to you on putting together. Sid is a great guy, you must have enjoyed your time with him putting the story together. Very sorry to hear his health is being challenged.
Look forward to your feedback Chris, as to were I can locate a book in lower main land next Monday !
Sincere Regards, Terry Casey
Hi Terry
I would also love to have a copy. I worked for Wardair in the 70’s as it was growing from 2 aircraft to many. wlalonde@gmail.com
Wanda Allen-Lalonde
Hi Wanda
I may be at Oakridge this Saturday in front of White Spot at 4:30 if that works for you. If not I can mail you a copy. Please send me your address if it is mail to my email: chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca.
Many thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
http://www.warfleetpress.com
I’d like a copy. I worked for Wardair throughout the ’70s.
Bill Pallett
Hi Bill
No problem. I will send you an email.
Chris Best
Terry
I can meet you Monday at 4:30 at Oakridge in front of the White Spot. Let me know if that works for you.
Thanks
Chris Best
where can I purchase the book? indigo/chapters in Richmond center does not have it nor does it list the book on their computerized inventory of books.
Hi Barry
It is not available at this time in bookstores. It soon will be in selected stores across Canada. I sent you an email regarding getting a copy to you.
Thanks
Chris Best
I would love a copy too please. Having flown several times with Canadian. I miss them very much
Hi Leslie
No problem. I am meeting someone at Oakridge at 4:30 in front of the White Spot this afternoon if that works. Or I can do the same tomorrow (Saturday). Or if you would like it mailed just send me an email with your address and I will let you know shipping costs chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca.
Thanks Chris
I would like to get two copies how can we arrange to meet?
Hi Shirley
No problem. I will send you an email.
Thanks
Chris Best
I would like to have a copy of the book Canadian Story,I was with CP AIR,Canadian Airlines and Air Canada from 1973 to 2008.Also I would like to know what happened to the paintining which hanged on the top floor( view from the space.?)
Hi Milos
No problem. Just send me your address and I will send you the shipping costs. The book is $32 inc GST. Sid talks about the painting in the book. Not sure where it is today but I can ask him.
Thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
I was with CP Air and CAIL from 1969 to 1986 in Montreal Reservations + Airports and Vancouver Training where I was later seconded to the Gemini Group, which became Galileo Canada (nowTravelPort) . I would love to obtain a copy of Sid Fattedad’s book. How do I go about it? Is it sold in any bookstore?Thank you
Madeleine Barry
Richmond, BC
Hi Madelaine
No problem, I can bring you a copy. I could meet you at Oakridge say Saturday at 11 am in front of the White Spot or at 4:30 or?
The cost of the book is $32.
Thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
PS It will eventually be in bookstores at the airport.
a great book and will bring back many memories
Hi Barry
Send me your address at my email: chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca and I will give the shipping costs.
Tks
Chris Best
Publisher
Hi Chris. I’d like a copy of the book. I worked with CP Air from 1978-1989 YVRSD and then Sales/NA. Very fond memories. I live close to Oakridge if you plan to be there.
Hi Teresa
Oakridge is good! Today at 4:30 or?
Let me know.
(In front of the White Spot)
Chris Best
Chris, I would love a copy of Sid’s book. We were both senior clerks in the early 70’s (Sid in Corporate Actg, me in Customer Service – Airports. Wolf Weidmann would be proud, eh? I live in Burnaby near Metrotown. Not sure my heart can take reading it though.
Hi Jim
It will definitely bring back memories. The book costs $32. Shipping to Burnaby should be about $10. If you do online banking just send me an interac e transfer for $42 to this email address and I will drop it in the post.
Also need your address. Thanks Jim and enjoy the book.
Chris Best
Publisher
Hi again Jim
Actually send the transfer to my email address: chrisbestbyjove@yahoo.ca.
Thanks Jim
Chris Best
Hi Chris, I began in 1988 with Wardair Inflight and then on to Canadian Airlines Labour Relations until I left from Air Canada Labour Relations in 2002. I would appreciate purchasing the book. I live in downtown Vancouver and can send you an e transfer.
Hi Paul
Just saw this as we have already communicated and your book is in the mail as of this morning. Enjoy!
Chris Best
Thanks again Chris. Looking forward to the read….. Paul
i would like to order a copy please
Hi Peter
Sounds great! I will send you an email with all the details.
Chris Best
Publisher
Hi Chris. I received the book on Monday. Thanks again. Paul
I would very much like to order a copy of this book. I first met Sid when I joined CP Air in 1974 and I worked for CP Air, Canadian Airlines International and, for a brief period for Air Canada after their takeover in 2000 almost all this time in Treasury/Finance. It would be very interesting to compare Sid’s recollections of this time with my own. If Sid would be kind enough to sign my copy that would be much appreciated. Is it possible to have a copy shipped to my home in Calgary?
Hi John
Sounds great! I will send you an email with instructions.
Thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
I would like to order a copy, but not sure how to go about this.
Hi David
No problem I will send you an email with instructions.
Thanks
Chris Best
Publisher
I received the book in yesterday’s mail, and I am already half way through it! Thanks Chris! I am now the proud owner of 3 book about CP Air/CanadianAirlines; “Bush Pilot with a Briefcase” ,”Wingwalkers” and now this one “An Insider’s Story of the Rise and Fall of Canadian Airlines”.
Hello. I was with CPAir, Canadian Airlines, Air Canada from 1970-2001 and met Sid personally several times. Owning his book and reading it would bring a lot of nostalgia ! Would you be so kind to send me a copy? Please advise as to how I can arrange payment. Thank you.
Hi
I will send you an email with instructions for ordering.
Thanks
Chris Best