What happened
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing WestJet cabin crew, have reached a tentative agreement, ending the work stoppage and network-wide operational disruption. The agreement will now go to WestJet Cabin Crew for a ratification vote. WestJet had begun pruning flights on Friday and canceled more than 600 flights through the end of the day on August 3, 2026. The airline stated that it will take several days to clear the backlog of displaced passengers and reposition aircraft and crews to restore normal operations. Some flights may continue to be disrupted during this period. The strike had lasted approximately one day before the deal was reached. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized for the disruption and thanked passengers for their patience
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- One Mile at a Time: WestJet Flight Attendants Go On Strike Over Ground Pay, Most Flights Canceled WestJet, Canada’s second largest airline, is largely grounded as of today, as flight attendants have gone on strike over stalled contract n…
- LoyaltyLobby: WestJet and its flight attendant union failed to reach an agreement before midnight on Saturday MT, and the strike and lockout are now in full effect, WestJet began winding down flight operations on Friday and had already canceled more th…