Calgary, Alberta – WestJet Airways said early Monday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), potentially ending a strike that disrupted hundreds of flights and operations for the Calgary-based airline.
Details of the proposed contract were not disclosed in the initial briefing released by WestJet, but the company indicated that a path toward resuming normal flight schedules is underway pending final ratification by CUPE members. The union represents WestJet’s flight attendants, who began the strike as a bargaining dispute persisted over pay, benefits, and work conditions.
The disruption prompted the cancellation of a large portion of WestJet’s schedule, impacting travelers across multiple destinations. The airline emphasized that it would work toward rebooking affected passengers and restoring service as quickly as possible once the tentative agreement is approved by CUPE’s membership.
CUPE has not publicly released comments beyond acknowledging the tentative deal and stating its members will consider the proposal through a ratification process. If ratified, the agreement would end the strike and allow WestJet to resume operations at a more typical level while addressing the concerns cited by the union.
No information was provided about the timeline for vote or the specifics of the proposed terms. WestJet noted that the situation would continue to be monitored as the ratification process proceeds, with further updates expected from both the airline and CUPE.
The tentative deal comes after several days of flight cancellations and schedule changes that affected passengers across Canada and international itineraries. Regional travelers and those with upcoming trips were advised to contact WestJet or travel agents for rebooking assistance, and to monitor official channels for confirmation of service resumption once the agreement is finalized.
