Sunwing Celebrates International Women’s Day With All-Female Crew
by Marsha Mowers
Sunwing had a full female crew in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.
Sunwing Airlines featured two flights with an all-female flight deck and cabin crew took off on Saturday, March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day. The flights departed from Toronto and Montreal to Montego Bay and Cancun respectively.
The crew taking part were:
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)
In a statement, the airline said the annual initiative serves as a powerful symbol of women’s achievements in travel and Sunwing’s longstanding dedication to fostering an inclusive environment.
Sunwing Airlines First Officer, Jessalyn Teed, who played a key role in organizing Saturday’s flights and reflected upon the moment.
“This year, we’re celebrating both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month at Sunwing Airlines,” said Teed.
“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. “
