WestJet pilots’ expectations ‘fairly high,’ CEO says as strike deadline nears

WestJet pilots’ expectations ‘fairly high,’ CEO says as strike deadline nears

WestJet’s CEO on Wednesday called the salary demands of the pilots’ union unreasonable and said a “substantial” gap remains between the two sides, as the airline prepares for a looming strike with no signs of a deal. Speaking to Motorcycle accident toronto today from a hotel north of Toronto where bargaining is taking place, Alexis von Hoensbroech

Did WestJet pilots reject $300K+ salaries? Union says figures ‘cherry-picked’

Did WestJet pilots reject $300K+ salaries? Union says figures ‘cherry-picked’

WestJet is telling its pilots it was offering “significant” wage increases that would make them among the highest paid workers in Canada before the pilots’ union issued notice for a strike that could begin this week, Motorcycle accident toronto today has learned. But the union says the “cherry-picked” six-figure salaries included in internal communications do not represent

WestJet strike: Why you may want to think twice before changing a flight

WestJet strike: Why you may want to think twice before changing a flight

WestJet says it is offering “additional flexibility” to air travellers ahead of the potential strike action by the airline’s pilots to provide “peace of mind.” But a consumer advocate is cautioning passengers about accepting the offer.The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents approximately 1,600 flight crew at WestJet and its subsidiary Swoop, issued a