Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike

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Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about the possibility of disruptions due to a potential strike. Ahead of the potential strike, WestJet has been allowing passengers travelling between July 30 and Aug. 4 to make a one-time change or cancellation with no fees. On July 15, WestJet flight attendants approved a strike mandate if the two sides are not able to reach a deal. At the Calgary rally, some 250 WestJet flight attendants stood side by side in front of the airline’s headquarters. CUPE represented around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants who went on strike last summer and ultimately secured compensation increases.