WestJet

• WestJet flight attendants give 72-hour strike notice, airline issues lockout

  The union representing close to 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline, to which WestJet responded with a lockout notice.

  Consumer

  Jul 30
  
• WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister says

  Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

  Canada

  Jul 29
  
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• What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issue

  A strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.

  Canada

  Jul 24
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• WestJet passengers can change or cancel flights ahead of looming strike

  Earlier this month, WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, meaning that 4,400 union members could legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.

  Economy

  Jul 24
• WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2

  A strike by flight attendants would effectively ground Canada's second-largest airline the day before a statutory holiday in many provinces.

  Canada

  Jul 15
• Sunwing, WestJet Vacations indefinitely suspend Cuba operations

  In April, the group had announced that it was suspending its Cuba operations until October. On Friday, that suspension was extended 'until further notice.'

  Consumer

  Jun 5
• WestJet flight attendants issue formal notice of dispute after failed talks

  WestJet flight attendants have filed a notice of dispute with the airline following months of negotiations in a process that — if unresolved — could lead to a strike or lockout.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• WestJet raises baggage fees as Iran war pushes jet fuel prices higher

  Jet fuel prices have skyrocketed across the world since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began in late February, kicking off a broader Middle East conflict.

  Consumer

  Apr 23
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• WestJet cuts flight capacity due to jet fuel costs, following Air Canada’s lead

  WestJet has consolidated some flights and shortened seasonal services, and hasn’t eliminated any routes so far but is 'evaluating its summer schedule' with an eye to possible cuts.

  Consumer

  Apr 20
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• WestJet adding fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings

  Beginning April 8, WestJet said it will introduce a temporary surcharge on all companion voucher bookings to help manage the recent surge in aviation fuel prices.

  Consumer

  Apr 3