WestJet continues to seek path to resolution,
while union remains destructive at the expense of Canadians valued
travel plans
CALGARY,
AB, June 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Aircraft
Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) continues to strike, forcing
WestJet to proceed with further cancellations across its network.
As a result of the unions blatant efforts to disrupt the travel
plans of thousands of Canadians over July long weekend, WestJet has
cancelled a total of 407 flights to maintain stability across its
remaining operation. WestJet continues to seek intervention, while
exploring every possible avenue for resolution.
"Today has been incredibly challenging for all of us at WestJet.
Every flight cancellation we are forced to issue represents
hundreds of guests, who are being impacted by the continued
reckless actions of this union," says Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines
and Group Chief Operating Officer. "In the face of immense
adversity, our teams are working hard and delivering a safe and
controlled operation."
WestJet will continue parking aircraft throughout the remainder
of the evening and tomorrow Sunday, June 30,
2024, working to safely reduce its operating fleet to
approximately 30 aircraft by tomorrow evening.
Total cancellation summary
|
Total
cancellations
|
|
Thursday, June 27,
2024
|
18
|
|
Friday, June 28,
2024
|
25
|
|
Saturday, June 29,
2024
|
282
|
|
Sunday, June 30,
2024
|
68
|
|
Monday, July
1
|
11
|
|
Tuesday, July
2
|
3
|
|
Total flights
cancelled: 407
|
For further context on the evolving situation, please review our
Fact Page on westjet.com.
Guests travelling are advised to check the status of their
flight prior to leaving for the airport. Please visit WestJet's
Guest Updates page for more information regarding flight status,
travel changes and more.
About WestJet
In 28 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in
half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet
launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five
destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft,
14,000 employees and more than 100 destinations in 26
countries.
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SOURCE WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership