With no deal yet in place with its flight attendants, WestJet today (31JUL) said it has begun parking its aircraft.
"At this time, negotiations have not resulted in an agreement and as a labour disruption approaches, WestJet must begin the difficult process of parking 737 aircraft," the airline said in a statement issued around 12:45 p.m. MT. "This necessary step allows the airline to maintain operational control and protect the integrity of the broader network. Most importantly, this proactive measure minimizes the risk of stranding guests and aircraft.
"We remain active at the bargaining table to achieve a mutually agreeable deal at the earliest possible time."
Officials didn't say if any flights were cancelled, but it's likely only a matter of time before that happens.
WestJet Encore flights operated on a Q400, as well as codeshare flights operated by airline partners, remain unaffected.
Guests travelling are advised to check the status of their flight prior to leaving for the airport. Please visit WestJet's Travel Advisory page for all guest and travel-related questions and westjet.com/cabincrew for the latest updates on bargaining.
| Stay tuned to Open Jaw for more information as the situation progresses. |
