CANADA’S SECOND LARGEST AIRLINE CANCELS 150 FLIGHTS DUE TO STRIKES
VANCOUVER, June 30 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet Group, began canceling a significant number of flights on Saturday due to a strike by aircraft...
Thousands of travellers in distress after WestJet mechanics strike leads to flight cancellations
Open this photo in the gallery: Striking aircraft mechanics are seen on the picket line at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Saturday, June 29, 2024....
WestJet mechanics strike already impacts Halifax flight schedule
A strike by mechanics at Calgary-based WestJet has begun to disrupt the airline’s operations in Halifax over the busy Canada Day weekend. Tiffany Chase, spokeswoman...
WestJet mechanics go on unexpected strike, disrupting travel ahead of the long weekend
Open this photo in the gallery: A WestJet aircraft takes off in Calgary, Alberta on January 21, 2021.Jeff McIntosh/The Associated Press WestJet aircraft mechanics are...
WestJet mechanics strike one day after federal labor minister orders binding arbitration
A day after Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to initiate final binding arbitration to resolve outstanding issues in the...
WestJet mechanics announce possible strike for Friday
WestJet believes that a strike by mechanics could begin as early as Friday. The airline said the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike...
Collective bargaining for flight attendants at American Airlines ends without agreement, possibility of nationwide strike
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WestJet cancels around 40 flights ahead of mechanics strike
The WestJet Group canceled about 40 flights on Thursday in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers. The airline says about 6,500...