WestJet cancels some 40 flights in anticipation of strike by mechanics
- WestJet Group cancels 40 flights due to potential strike by aircraft maintenance workers, affecting 6,500 travelers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Flights are consolidated for safe aircraft storage as the airline prepares for the strike.
- Cancellations are made while waiting for the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to intervene under the Canada Labour Code.
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WestJet Cancels Some 40 Flights in Anticipation of Strike by Mechanics
The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on June 20. The airline says about 6,500 travellers have been affected by the decision covering flights on June 18 and June 19. WestJet says it started cancelling and consolidating its flights in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized manner. Some 670 WestJet mechanics, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal …
WestJet cancels some 40 flights in anticipation of strike by mechanics
The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on Thursday. The airline says about 6,500 travellers have been affected by the decision covering flights on Tuesday and Wednesday. WestJet says it started cancelling and consolid...
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