WestJet Cancels Some 40 Flights in Anticipation of Strike by Mechanics

WestJet Cancels Some 40 Flights in Anticipation of Strike by Mechanics
A WestJet flight from Calgary arrives at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield, N.S. on July 6, 2020. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan
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The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on June 20.

The airline says about 6,500 travellers have been affected by the decision covering flights on June 18 and June 19. WestJet says it started cancelling and consolidating its flights in order to park aircraft in a safe and organized manner.