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Canadian airline WestJet agrees to settle flight attendants’ sexual harassment class action

Female staff alleged company failed to maintain safe workplace, after allegations of sexual assault against pilot

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Why Canadian airline strikes shut down the whole system — and how other countries avoid it

Over the August long weekend, roughly 250,000 WestJet passengers had their flights cancelled when the airline’s flight attendants walked out over pay, including compensation for ground duties performed before takeoff and after landing.

The Conversation · Aug 10

WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after strike snarled weekend traffic

WestJet and flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement to end a disruptive strike. This deal aims to resolve disputes over pay for pre-flight duties performed by cabin crew. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, impacting thousands of travelers over the holiday weekend. The union's membership will now vote on the…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay

Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have gone on strike over pay disputes

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Canadian Tire Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Canadian Tire (TSE:CTC) reported first-quarter 2026 earnings that management said came in ahead of plan, as stronger retail revenue and disciplined expense management helped offset weather-related weakness in comparable sales. President and CEO Greg Hicks said the company “continued to perform and

MarketBeat · May 16

WestJet makes a U-turn on tighter seats after backlash

A union official warned that the new seating plan had placed a huge burden on staff, creating a ‘hostile working environment’

The Independent UK · Jan 19

‘The flight attendants were so apologetic’: Woman boards WestJet plane. Now she’s calling their new seats ‘unsafe and absurd’

Airplane legroom has been getting smaller for years—but the new seats on WestJet, a Canadian low-cost carrier, have taken things to the extreme.

The Mary Sue · Jan 12

“You Have To Pay For The Other Leg”: Furious Passenger Shows ‘Sardine Can’ Seating In New Planes

"Dollars over passenger safety."

Bored Panda · Jan 7

6’3” Canadian passenger boards WestJet plane. Then he takes his seat—and immediately demands answers from the airline: ‘Medically this is dangerous’

WestJet has come under fire for its apparent lack of legroom in economy flight seats.

The Mary Sue · Jan 2

Can I get wifi in the sky? The airlines rolling out Starlink connection

Emirates, British Airways, United and Qatar will soon (or already do) offer free internet at altitude

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025