Alexis von Hoensbroech

Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet went on strike over pay disputes, leading to 495 canceled flights and affecting 250,000 travelers. The key issue involves compensation for ground duties, with WestJet proposing a 13% wage increase and other benefits, which the union rejected as insufficient.

Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike over pay disputes, particularly concerning compensation for duties performed on the ground. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents the 4,400 cabin crew, with WestJet canceling over 300 flights. The airline claims its 'credit hour' system compensates staff, while the union argues some work remains unpaid.

Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike over a pay dispute, leading to over 300 canceled flights. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents 4,400 cabin crew, while WestJet claims its 'credit hour' system compensates staff for ground duties, a claim the union disputes. A similar strike occurred last summer at Air Canada.