Potential Strike at WestJet Threatens Holiday Weekend Travel

Friday, 28 June 2024 04:47

By Noelle Sinclair

Westjet began cancelling flights Thursday and some today

As we head into the first holiday long weekend of summer a potential strike at WestJet threatens the travel plans of some Canadians.

WestJet began cancelling flights yesterday and today ahead of a possible walk out by its mechanics union.

WestJet has cancelled about 25 flights so far impacting 3,300 customers.

Union members overwhelmingly voted to reject a tentative deal earlier this month and have opposed WestJet’s request for arbitration.

More from Local News

Advocate Demands Politicians Rock the Boat

Steven Soos says people are fed up with 'violent offenders running around', after showing support for a girl sexually assaulted at home
Body Found in Niagara on the Lake

Update: Police give more description of murder victim found near shoreline, say this happened sometime over the last 3.5 years
Niagara's Autistic Children Get Funding Help

Provincial government including Bethesda Services
St. Catharines Man Wanted by Police

The NRP is advising you not to approach Christopher Arnocski if you see him
Girl Assaulted While Shopping, Man Charged

Police say this happened in Port Colborne
Sex Offender Wanted for Breaching Release

James Williamson could be in Mississauga
Arrest Made After Rocks Thrown at Cars

Police have arrested a St. Catharines man, the rocks were thrown at moving vehicles
Man Arrested After Standoff in West Lincoln

Police say a school was put in a Hold and Secure, after a call about unwanted intoxicated man