WestJet to begin parking 737 aircraft ahead of potential strike on Sunday
The airline is preparing a reduced schedule and offering fee-free changes as negotiations with 4,400 flight attendants remain unresolved.
- On Friday, WestJet Airlines Ltd. began parking aircraft to maintain operational control ahead of a potential strike by 4,400 flight attendants, urging passengers to check flight status before traveling.
- Negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees , representing 4,400 flight attendants, failed to produce a deal, prompting both sides to issue strike and lockout notices ending Sunday.
- Seeking improved compensation, CUPE 8125 members remain at an impasse with the airline; WestJet is allowing passengers traveling between July 30 and Aug. 4 to make one-time changes or cancellations without fees.
- Describing the parking as a 'difficult process,' WestJet said the move minimizes the risk of stranding guests, though hundreds of flights could be cancelled if a deal is not reached.
- While WestJet remains active at the bargaining table to 'reach a mutually agreeable deal,' travelers expressed uncertainty about potential disruptions, noting that government intervention has often resolved labor disputes in Canada at the last minute.
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WestJet cabin crew issues strike notice, no deal could impact B.C. Day flights
The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend. Negotiations continued July 31, however, if an agreement is not reached job action could start as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, impacting travel plans on the holiday Monday. The cabin crew staff are demanding fair wages, a stop to unpaid work, and improved working conditions. In a release from WestJet on July 31, the co…
Le Journal de Montreal
Le Journal de QuebecWestJet announced on Friday that it was beginning to park its Boeing 737 in the event of a labour dispute.
WestJet Starts Parking 737 Aircraft Ahead of Announced Strike
WestJet has begun the process of parking its Boeing 737 jets across its network as the deadline for a possible strike by the air carrier’s flight attendants looms. The Calgary airline described the move as a “ necessary step” that would allow the company to both maintain operational control and “protect the integrity of the broader network.” “Most importantly, this proactive measure minimizes the risk of stranding guests and aircraft,” WestJet…
WestJet begins grounding planes ahead of potential flight attendants strike
UPDATE 12:35 p.m. WestJet says it has begun parking aircraft ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants and says passengers are advised to check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport. Airlines typically begin cancelling flights ahead of a potential work stoppage, because it ...
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