Canadian airline WestJet cancels at least 235 flights following a surprise strike by mechanics union
TORONTO — Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said it canceled at least 235 flights affecting 33,000 passengers Saturday after the maintenance workers union announced it went on strike. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association said its members started to strike Friday evening because the airline’s “unwillingness to negotiate with the union” made it inevitable. The strike … Read more