
WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations
Description
June 29, 2024
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and President Diederik Pen issued statements from the airline's Calgary headquarters on Saturday morning, condemning a sudden and "absurd" strike by the union maintaining the company's planes (AMFA) on Friday. This resulted in at least 235 flight cancellations, impacting roughly 33,000 WestJet customers.
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | June 29, 2024
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WestJet passengers who were stranded in Cancun struggle to receive compensation02:03 | March 19, 2025
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Smith pushing for expanded international markets for Alberta oil and gas01:51 | March 19, 2025
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Ina Sidhu signs off from Global Calgary00:36 | March 19, 2025
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Canadian airlines adding more flights to Europe as demand for US flights decline03:37 | March 18, 2025
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Calgary Medieval Combat competition wraps up as dozens battle for spot on Team Canada02:10 | March 16, 2025
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Calgary Close-Up: Taxpayer group applauds end of consumer carbon pricing10:10 | March 15, 2025
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Alberta announces $8.5 billion for roads, bridges and water system01:53 | March 14, 2025
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Alberta liquor importer says $100K in booze already paid for now stuck in tariff limbo01:55 | March 13, 2025
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | June 29, 2024
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Alberta farmers brace for China’s 100% tariff on Canola oil and meals01:49 | 11 hours ago
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Calgary mayor questions province on Green Line timeline as federal funding secured02:10 | March 19, 2025
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WestJet passengers who were stranded in Cancun struggle to receive compensation02:03 | March 19, 2025
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Smith pushing for expanded international markets for Alberta oil and gas01:51 | March 19, 2025
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Ina Sidhu signs off from Global Calgary00:36 | March 19, 2025
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Confirmed measles case in Calgary area prompts AHS public alert02:17 | March 15, 2025
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Calgary Close-Up: Taxpayer group applauds end of consumer carbon pricing10:10 | March 15, 2025
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Alberta liquor importer says $100K in booze already paid for now stuck in tariff limbo01:55 | March 13, 2025
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Alberta craft beer producers try to get ahead of U.S. tariffs01:57 | March 12, 2025
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Gondola cabin falls, stranding skiers at B.C. resort01:46 | March 10, 2025
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Alberta wine prices to increase April 102:14 | March 6, 2025
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‘No enemy like a friend betrayed’: Canada and U.S. relationship frays01:37 | March 5, 2025
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations
Description
June 29, 2024
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and President Diederik Pen issued statements from the airline's Calgary headquarters on Saturday morning, condemning a sudden and "absurd" strike by the union maintaining the company's planes (AMFA) on Friday. This resulted in at least 235 flight cancellations, impacting roughly 33,000 WestJet customers.
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