WestJet Cancels Flights as Strike Looms

Thousands of travelers affected as maintenance engineers prepare for potential walkout

• WestJet cancels around 50 flights across Canada and the US, impacting 6,500 passengers.
• The airline is moving aircraft to strategic locations to minimize passenger disruptions.
• Maintenance engineers, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, could strike as early as Thursday night.
• WestJet seeks intervention from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to avoid the strike through binding arbitration.
• The union opposes arbitration, preferring continued negotiations to secure better pay and conditions.

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