The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) continues to strike, forcing WestJet to proceed with further cancellations across its network. As a result of the unions blatant efforts to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of Canadians over July long weekend, WestJet has cancelled a total of 407 flights to maintain stability across its remaining operation. WestJet continues to seek intervention, while exploring every possible avenue for resolution.
“Today has been incredibly challenging for all of us at WestJet. Every flight cancellation we are forced to issue represents hundreds of guests, who are being impacted by the continued reckless actions of this union,” says Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer. “In the face of immense adversity, our teams are working hard and delivering a safe and controlled operation.”
WestJet will continue parking aircraft throughout the remainder of the evening and tomorrow Sunday, June 30, 2024, working to safely reduce its operating fleet to approximately 30 aircraft by tomorrow evening.
Total cancellation summary
| Total cancellations | |
| Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 18 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | 25 |
| Saturday, June 29, 2024 | 282 |
| Sunday, June 30, 2024 | 68 |
| Monday, July 1 | 11 |
| Tuesday, July 2 | 3 |
| Total flights cancelled: 407 |
For further context on the evolving situation, please review our Fact Page on westjet.com.