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.

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