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business1 month ago•1 min saved

WestJet Flight Attendants End Strike After Tentative Wage Pact

Canada’s CUPE union representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants reached a tentative wage agreement with the airline, ending a strike that had led to hundreds of canceled flights. Details will be shared with members ahead of a ratification vote; the deal reportedly expands pay to cover time at check-in as well as in-flight work and includes general wage increases. WestJet had canceled about 615 flights through Aug. 4 amid the disruption, and previously offered a 13% raise this year followed by 2.5% annually through 2029 plus additional pay for all hours worked.

via NBC News|

#business #canada #flight-attendants

business1 month ago•1 min saved

WestJet cabin crew strike ends as tentative wage deal reached

Canada’s WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 4,400 flight attendants, reached a tentative wage agreement to end a strike that had led to hundreds of flight cancellations; the deal will be put to a ratification vote and aims to pay for all hours worked and modernize the flight‑credit system, after WestJet previously offered multi‑year wage increases and additional pay for hours worked. The disruption affected tens of thousands of travelers during a holiday weekend.

via cnbc.com|

#business #canada #flightattendants

business1 month ago•3 min saved

WestJet faces potential weekend walkout over pre-takeoff pay

WestJet flight attendants could strike as soon as Sunday over pay for pre-takeoff duties (ground pay). CUPE 8125 has issued a 72-hour strike notice while talks continue. WestJet is offering free changes and refunds for affected travelers, and has canceled some flights to minimize disruption; Encore and codeshare services are not affected. If a strike happens, Canadian rules require rebooking on the next available flight, with refunds or re-accommodation as applicable.

via BBC|

#business #cupe-8125 #flight-attendants

travel8 months ago•3 min saved

WestJet reverses densified seating after public backlash

WestJet has scrapped its plan to densify seating on nearly two dozen aircraft, returning to the prior economy seat pitch and reducing capacity from 180 to 174 seats on affected planes after a viral video of cramped cabins and broader passenger frustration over fares.

via CBS News|

#airline-industry #passenger-frustration #seating-density

travel8 months ago•2 min saved

WestJet Reverses Course on Cramped, Non-Reclining Economy Seats

WestJet has reversed its plan to narrow cabin pitch to 28 inches and install non-reclining economy seats after social-media backlash over cramped legroom, saying it will revert to the previous cabin configuration. The move highlights the ongoing tension between lowering fares and passenger comfort as airlines experiment with slimmer seating, and follows broader industry discussions about seating standards and passenger advocacy groups.

via The New York Times|

#airline-industry #consumer-backlash #economy-seating

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"Traveler Removed from WestJet Flight for Excessive Bathroom Use"

A traveler was removed from a WestJet flight after using the bathroom excessively due to an upset stomach before takeoff. The incident sparked a debate on Twitter, with some supporting the airline's decision and others sympathizing with the traveler. The traveler, Joanna Chiu, expressed her frustration on social media, claiming she was not provided with proper assistance after being removed from the flight. WestJet has been contacted for comment on the incident.

via New York Post |

#bathroom-use #flight #travel

business3 years ago•3 min saved

Last-minute deal saves WestJet from pilot strike disruption.

WestJet pilots have called off their planned 72-hour strike at the last minute after reaching a tentative agreement with the airline. The new contract, which is yet to be ratified by pilots, includes better job security, enhanced compensation, and more flexible schedules. The strike had already caused significant flight cancellations, and the airline is now working on restoring its schedule. The details of the new agreement have not yet been released, but it is expected to set a precedent for other airlines in Canada.

via One Mile at a Time|

#agreement #business #canada

business3 years ago•4 min saved

WestJet Pilots' Strike Causes Flight Cancellations.

WestJet pilots are set to go on a 72-hour strike starting on May 19, 2023, due to the inability to come to an agreement with the airline over a new contract. WestJet has offered significant pay increases, but pilots are hoping to narrow the gap between pilot pay in Canada and the United States. The airline is in the process of canceling most flights between Friday and Sunday.

via One Mile at a Time|

#business #negotiations #pay

business3 years ago•1 min saved

WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice as negotiations continue.

Pilots at WestJet Group have given a 72-hour strike notice, which could lead to travel disruptions during Canada's Victoria Day holiday next weekend. The pilots are demanding higher salaries and better scheduling, similar to the recent deal made by Delta Air Lines pilots. WestJet has issued a lockout notice in response to the union's strike notification, and the carrier wants an agreement that is competitive within Canada's airline industry.

via Reuters|

#aviation #business #canada