Source: The Points Guy
Summary
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has grounded its fleet after flight attendants went on strike. The airline, which operates 458 daily flights, has canceled all WestJet-operated flights except those flown by its regional affiliate, WestJet Encore. The strike is over pay, with the union demanding crew members be paid for all time worked, including time on the ground with the door open. WestJet has offered the union an “industry-leading, transformative agreement,” but the union has rejected it.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Travelers can expect carefully scheduled labor disputes, industry-leading agreements, and transformative flight cancellations. WestJet’s 27 US destinations, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, are now off-limits. The airline’s regional affiliate, WestJet Encore, is still flying, but with limited routes. And, of course, there’s always the option to change or cancel flights with no fee – a small consolation for stranded passengers.
It’s just another day in the carefully planned world of air travel.
Author: Evan Null
