"This situation is devastating. The union's irrational actions are single-handedly causing irrevocable damage to our guests who are missing wedding celebrations, critical medical appointments, family reunions and long-awaited vacations while stranding thousands of Canadians who are left without support or a flight home," says Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. "We are seeking every avenue for intervention and working around the clock to maintain a stable network, while we reduce our flying in a safe and controlled manner."
Through Saturday, June 29, WestJet will continue parking aircraft in stations across Canada with significant disruptions expected by end of day.
Total cancellation summary
Thursday, June 27 – Friday, June 28, 2024
- ~25 cancellations
- ~3300 guests impacted
Friday, June 28
- ~150 cancellations
- ~20,000 guests impacted
Saturday, June 29
- ~235 cancellations
- ~33,000 guests impacted
For further context on the evolving situation, please review our Fact Page on westjet.com.
Guests travelling are advised to check the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport. Please visit WestJet's Guest Updates page for more information regarding flight status, travel changes and more.
Tags: Diederik Pen, WestJet Airlines
