WestJet and union reach tentative deal to end flight attendants' strike

WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative agreement that could end a strike by flight attendants, the airline and union said Monday. The work stoppage had already forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and disrupted travel during the busy summer season. The union, which represents about 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, has been pushing for pay that better reflects the time crew spend on duties before and after flights, including checkin and other ground work. WestJet has not released the full terms of the deal, which still needs to be ratified by cabin crew. The company says it is restoring its flight schedule, but it is not yet clear when operations will fully return to normal. WestJet has also extended flexibility for onetime changes or cancellations through Thursday as it works through the disruption. Passengers affected by the strike are being advised to keep checking flight status and review their insurance coverage for labourrelated interruptions.