WestJet Cabin Crew Union Shares Specifics of Deal Reached with Airline After Strike
The deal includes a more than 18% wage increase over three years and new compensation for ground duties, the union said.
- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, WestJet rebooked Ottawa resident Kristopher Persad and his family on a flight home from Cancun following their struggle to secure a return route after the airline's recent one-day strike.
- A one-day strike by 4,400 flight attendants caused widespread flight cancellations across Canada starting Sunday, August 2, 2026, leaving many travellers in limbo without clear guidance from the airline.
- Persad struggled to secure a flight after WestJet agents claimed they could only book with partner airlines, though Luk, president of Air Passenger Rights, argues airlines must rebook passengers on other carriers if rebooking exceeds 48 hours.
- After multiple calls, WestJet rebooked the family to arrive in Ottawa early Friday, August 7, 2026, and offered $250 in compensation for the disruption, which extended their Mexico stay by three nights.
- WestJet operations returned to normal after a tentative deal was reached Monday with the union representing cabin crew, with members set to vote on the agreement in the coming weeks that includes more than 18 per cent wage hike.
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Union launches ratification process on tentative agreement with WestJet
CALGARY — After months of negotiations and finally reaching a tentative agreement with the airline Monday, CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has begun the ratification process with its members. Details of the tentative agreement have been shared with members and will be reviewed during a series of meetings being scheduled for next week. Voting […]
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Clarification to Aug. 2 story about rights of WestJet passengers
In a story about the WestJet labour disruption published on Aug. 2, The Canadian Press reported that under Canadian regulations, WestJet does not owe customers any compensation beyond a fare refund in the event of a strike.
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StratfordToday.caWestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike
Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more than 18 per cent wage hike over three years and new compensation for duties the company hasn't typically covered.
The union representing WestJet's flight attendants unveiled some details of the agreement-in-principle that ended his strike earlier this week.
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