What to do if your WestJet flight is disrupted by the strike

With WestJet flight attendants on strike, the airline suspended all flights as of early Sunday morning and said it remains committed to resolving the dispute. It also promised to manage customer impact by extending flexible change/cancel options for bookings made from now until Aug. 4, but provided no details beyond that date. Under Canada’s Airline Passenger Protection Regulations, a labor disruption is treated as outside the airline’s control, meaning passengers generally aren’t entitled to cash compensation for inconvenience. However, WestJet must rebook travelers on the next available flight, or via a partner carrier, departing within 48 hours. If it can’t, passengers can choose a refund or alternate travel arrangements free of charge. If a flight was cancelled before the strike began, the rules require the airline to offer options including rebooking on the next available flight, plus meals and accommodation when applicable.