Air Line Pilots Association

• WestJet pilots at an ‘impasse’ with airline over contract talks: union

  The union representing WestJet pilots says contract negotiations with the airline have been unproductive and federal arbitration may be needed to avert a strike.

  Canada

  Feb 7
  
• Pilot licences in Canada significantly dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic

  The number of commercial pilot licences issued in Canada has declined by more than 80 per cent since 2019, Transport Canada numbers show.

  Canada

  Jan 20
  
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• Canada’s pilot shortage made worse by surge of ‘discount airlines’, aviation experts say

  Start-up discount airlines - such as Flair Airlines, Lynx, and WestJet subsidiary Swoop - have been rapidly expanding across Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• Canadian flight crew held in Dominican Republic appeals to prime minister for help

  The crew of a Pivot Airlines flight said they reported suspected drugs on board their aircraft and, after reporting them to local authorities, they were detained.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
• WestJet strike averted as airline, pilots agree to settlement process

  WestJet pilots won't be hitting the picket lines as the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association agreed on a settlement process on Friday evening.

  Consumer

  May 25, 2018
• WestJet strike: If it happens, here are your options

  You'll probably get a refund. Whether you'll get anything more in compensation depends on where you're flying.

  Money

  May 22, 2018
• WestJet promises to refund cancelled flights impacted by possible strike

  WestJet is working to reassure its customers following word that its pilots have voted overwhelming in favour of going on strike to press their demand for a contract.

  Canada

  May 11, 2018
• WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike action

  WestJet pilots have overwhelmingly voted to give their union a strike mandate.

  Canada

  May 10, 2018
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• Pilots demand better working conditions outside WestJet headquarters as airline holds AGM

  About 150 pilots in uniform all lined up outside WestJet's headquarters in Calgary on Tuesday morning to show they are serious about encouraging management to negotiate a fair contract.

  Money

  May 8, 2018
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• WestJet pilots begin strike vote after months of failed contract negotiations

  After months of failed negotiations, the union representing WestJet pilots announced Wednesday was the start of a 21-day cooling-off period after which pilots can strike.

  Apr 25, 2018