WestJet Cancels More Flights Over Mechanics’ Strike

Passengers make their way past WestJet airplane mechanics as they stand in a the picket line at Calgary International Airport on June 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by WestJet after a surprise strike by mechanics, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

The airline began cancelling flights on June 26, saying it was a result of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) decision to strike.