Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet went on strike after contract talks fell through, cancelling hundreds of flights, before the union reached a tentative wage deal with the airline on Monday.
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Key facts
- WestJet flight attendants went on strike after talks fell through.
- The carrier had cancelled 615 flights as of mid-morning Sunday, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.
- The union reached a tentative deal with WestJet on Monday, following a wage agreement.
- The tentative agreement ended the strike that had led to cancellations.
Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike over the weekend after negotiations with the carrier broke down, leading to flight cancellations, according to CNBC.
As of mid-morning Sunday, WestJet had cancelled 615 flights, according to aviation analytics company Cirium, cited by CNBC.
On Monday, the union representing WestJet’s flight attendants reached a tentative deal with the carrier, ending the strike, CNBC reported. The agreement followed a wage deal, according to CNBC’s coverage.
Details of the specific terms of the tentative agreement were not provided in the available reporting. It is not yet known whether the deal requires ratification before taking effect.
Why it matters
Airline labour disputes can quickly ripple out to travellers, as the cancellation of hundreds of WestJet flights showed.
Frequently asked questions
How many flights did WestJet cancel during the strike?
According to aviation analytics company Cirium, cited by CNBC, WestJet had canceled 615 flights as of mid-morning Sunday.
How did the WestJet strike end?
The union representing WestJet's flight attendants reached a tentative deal with the carrier on Monday, which ended the strike, according to CNBC.
Why did the WestJet flight attendants go on strike?
The flight attendants went on strike after contract talks with the carrier fell through, according to CNBC. The tentative agreement that ended the strike involved wages.
Timeline
- WestJet flight attendants to end strike post wage deal
CNBC Top News: The union representing flight attendants at Canada's WestJet reached a tentative deal with the carrier Monday, ending a strike that led to cancellations.
- WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flights
CNBC Top News: The carrier had canceled 615 flights as of mid-morning Sunday, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.