WestJet offers flexible booking changes ahead of possible flight attendant strike

WestJet offers flexible booking changes ahead of possible flight attendant strike covers the carrier’s customer measures ahead of potential industrial action this summer. WestJet WJAFF said it will allow one-time booking changes without fees for passengers traveling between July 30 and August 4 if a strike occurs. The airline noted that flight attendant labor action could begin as early as August 2 if new negotiations fail to produce a deal. WestJet said talks with the union are continuing and that it is optimistic about reaching an agreement, while emphasizing the goal of providing travel certainty. The policy also specifies that WestJet Encore flights operated by Q400 aircraft and WestJet code-share flights operated by partner airlines would not be affected in the event of disruption.