# WestJet Grounds Fleet as Flight Attendants Strike

_Aug 2 06:45_

Tags: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, WestJet, WestJet Encore, CUPE, Canada, United States, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations

WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations

## Summary

WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), walked off the job. The primary dispute centers on pay for time on the ground with the door open. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled, except those flown by regional affiliate WestJet Encore. The airline is allowing travelers with flights booked through Aug. 4 to make a one-time flight change or cancellation with no fee. WestJet is a close partner of Delta Air Lines and serves 27 U.S. destinations, with major gateways at LAX, LAS, and ATL

## Why it matters

Affects 4 airline programs (Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, WestJet...).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/westjet-canceled-flights-strike) — One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

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