Passengers whose flights were cancelled before the strike may be eligible for compensation up to $1,000 under federal rules. All passengers affected by cancellations after the strike began will be refunded or reaccommodated, but WestJet is not liable for direct compensation due to the strike. Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts hundreds of flights due to a strike by its 4,400 flight attendants. Air Canada says it’s working with WestJet to move travellers to Air Canada flights whenever possible. It says there will be dedicated check-in counters at the airport for rebooked WestJet customers.