Flight attendants on strike as WestJet, CUPE fail to reach deal
Early this morning (Aug 2), CUPE 8125 – the union representing WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants – announced that its members have “officially gone on strike.” CUPE 8125 President, Alia Hussain said in making the announcement that:...
UPDATED ADVISORY: WestJet continuing to cancel flights across its network
UPDATE: WestJet is advising that it has continued to cancel flights today (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) and advised the following network-wide cancellations: Saturday, Aug. 1 as of 11 a.m. MT – 86 cancellations Saturday, Aug. 1 as of 9 a.m. MT...
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As potential labour disruption looms, WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft
In an update on negotiations with CUPE, the union representing its 4,400 flight attendants, WestJet is advising that as “negotiations have not resulted in an agreement and as a labour disruption approaches, WestJet must begin the difficult...
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WestJet offers flexible booking options as union talks continue
In an advisory on its website, WestJet says that as it “remains actively engaged in negotiations with the union representing WestJet cabin crew, we are offering guests travelling between July 30, 2026, and Aug. 4, 2026 the flexibility to...
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Todd Lindey named Director, Sales for WestJet
WestJet has named Todd Lindey as Director, Sales. Lindey will report to Amanda Ierfino, Vice President, Sales & Cargo, and he will lead the Corporate, Agency, Specialty and International Sales teams, along with Sales Operations &...
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WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026-2027
For the first time, WestJet is flying to Mérida, Mexico (MID) via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport. The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western...
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WestJet flight attendants vote overwhelmingly to give union strike mandate
CUPE 8125 -- representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants – has announced the results of their members’ vote on strike action after months at the bargaining table. With a strong turnout of 97.3% of the members, over 99.4% voted to give...
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WestJet flight attendants continuing to vote on strike mandate for union
WestJet’s mainline flight attendants are continuing to vote today to determine if they will provide their union with a strike mandate. The flight attendants are represented by CUPE 8125 and voting continues until July 15, 2026. Alia...
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WestJet marks another on-time performance milestone
WestJet is celebrating another milestone in operational excellence, securing a place among the world's most on-time airlines for the second month in a row. The carrier earned back-to-back accolades in the Cirium On-Time Performance Report as...
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WestJet hits it out of the park, renews partnership with Jays, unveils co-branded aircraft
WestJet has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays by taking it to new heights – 35,000 feet to be exact. The airline unveiled a specially designed co-branded Toronto Blue Jays Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, connecting...
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