WestJet flight attendants to end strike post wage deal

Aug 3 (Reuters) – The union representing flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet reached a tentative deal with the country’s second-largest carrier on Monday, ending a strike that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the busy summer season.

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The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 4,400 flight attendants at the carrier, sought pay for its members from the time they check in until they clock out, instead of mostly just for time when their aircraft is in motion.

WestJet did not disclose details of the tentative agreement, which will now be presented to cabin crew members for a ratification vote.

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Attendants at the airline, which has a domestic market share of 30%, had gone on strike on Sunday after talks fell through.

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(Reporting by Nandan Mandayam in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

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This story was originally published August 3, 2026 at 3:38 AM.

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