WestJet flight cancellations upend travellers’ plans over Canada Day long weekend

An unexpected strike by unionized mechanics at WestJet Airlines led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights over the Canada Day long weekend, upending the travel plans of more than 110,000 people across the country.

“Missed vacation-goers, stranded business travellers and long-weekend family reunions have been disrupted due to AMFA’s action to strike, and we are sincerely sorry to the tens of thousands of Canadians that have experienced the compounding impacts of this unnecessary work stoppage,” said WestJet president Diederik Pen.

“I don’t have time to deal with an unresponsible company. They don’t care if you are stuck in the airport. I cannot be here for four days. It’s cheaper to pay whatever the fare is to fly home,” he said. “I’ve heard that it won’t be covered, that it’s not considered WestJet’s fault. So, I guess we’re not getting reimbursed either. A cute little $100 trip is now a $700 trip,” she said.

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