Westjet Strike
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WestJet Encore pilots vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike actionTurbulent skies could be ahead after WestJet Encore pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate on Tuesday and could walk off the job on April 19.CanadaApr 2
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‘Somebody has to pay for it’: WestJet pilots deal could impact future travel costsPilots from WestJet's discount subsidiary Swoop are included in the new work agreement, begging the question of how the deal will affect prices on the budget-friendly airline.ConsumerMay 27, 2023
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WestJet tentative deal with pilots calls for 24% pay raise over 4 yearsWestJet pilots are poised to get a 24 per cent pay bump over four years under an agreement-in-principle between the company and the union.CanadaMay 26, 2023
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WestJet avoids strike. Will flights restart in time for the long weekend?WestJet’s cancellations affected dozens of routes within Canada and to the U.S. and overseas, while flights at the WestJet Encore and the WestJet-owned Sunwing were unaffected.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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WestJet and its pilots reach 11th-hour deal to avoid strikeWestJet said Friday morning it was re-starting operations as quickly and efficiently as possible, however the full resumption of flights will take time.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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WestJet passengers grounded at Calgary International AirportTravellers at YYC were having to figure out next steps for their travel plans as WestJet flights in and out of Calgary were cancelled Thursday in anticipation of a pilots' strike.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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WestJet cancellations beginning to hit Saskatoon, Regina airportsPresident of Air Passenger Rights Gabor Lukacs said passengers shouldn't "jump the gun" and contact WestJet without proof of cancellation.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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WestJet cancelling flights out of YVR as pilots’ strike deadline approachesWestJet pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice on Monday to the airline’s management and the federal government, starting a countdown for walkouts as contract talks drag on.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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WestJet cancels over 100 flights as pilot strike deadline loomsWestJet has now parked the majority of its 737 and 787 fleet. WestJet Encore, WestJet Link and limited 737 flights will continue to operate, the airline says.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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WestJet passengers concerned about price gouging but here’s what you should doWestJet pilots on Monday issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management and the federal government, starting a final countdown for walkouts as contract talks drag on.EconomyMay 17, 2023
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