CALGARY — Travellers are starting to feel the effects after WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning.
The airline halted all flights on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.
Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed.
WestJet’s check-in assistance line was empty at Toronto Pearson airport on Sunday morning, which was overcast and rainy. Some customers were dropping off bags, but the airline’s check-in area was noticeably quieter than the day before.
Carissa Fontaine and Karissa Sehn slept at the Toronto airport overnight after learning
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