WestJet Prepares for Potential Strike | Toronto News

WestJet braces for potential chaos as flight attendants, who voted overwhelmingly to strike, threaten to walk off the job as early as August 2nd—unless a deal is reached. With federal mediators in the room and contingency plans already in place to avoid stranded crews overseas, the airline hasn’t canceled any flights yet but is offering fee-free changes for travelers between July 30th and August 4th. The core dispute? Attendants claim they’re not paid for ground time—boarding, delays, and more—while WestJet insists its “credit hours” system fairly compensates them, a model common across North America. With 72-hour notice required before action, July 30th could mark the start of cancellations—if talks fail, the union’s goal remains clear: a fair deal, without strikes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1febeeda8f858889