flight attendants
Coverage of flight attendants in the Nexus archive.
- Canada’s WestJet Reaches Deal With Union to End Strike by Flight Attendants
WestJet has reached a deal with a union to end a strike by flight attendants. The airline will refund or reaccommodate passengers affected by the strike, which halted operations of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft.
- WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after brief strike snarled traffic
WestJet and flight attendants reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that caused 495 flight cancellations and stranded thousands of passengers. The deal, which requires ratification, addresses compensation for cabin crew's pre-flight duties and includes wage increases, but some travelers faced disruptions during the labor dispute.
- WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants to end strike
WestJet, Canada's second largest airline, has reached a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end a strike that caused hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of stranded passengers.
- WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants to end strike
WestJet, Canada’s second largest airline, has reached a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end a strike that caused flight cancellations and stranded passengers. The dispute centered on payment for duties performed on the ground, with the union claiming some work is unpaid while the company cited a 'credit hour' system for compensation.
- Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has agreed to a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end strike
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has reached a tentative agreement with flight attendants to end a strike. The announcement was reported by the Associated Press from New York.
- Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay
Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet went on strike over pay disputes, leading to 495 canceled flights and affecting 250,000 travelers. The key issue involves compensation for ground duties, with WestJet proposing a 13% wage increase and other benefits, which the union rejected as insufficient.
- Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled over 300 flights due to a strike by flight attendants over a pay dispute, disrupting travel in Canada during a three-day weekend.
- Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled over 300 flights due to a strike by flight attendants over pay disputes, disrupting travel in Canada during a three-day weekend.
- Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay
Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike over pay disputes, particularly concerning compensation for duties performed on the ground. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents the 4,400 cabin crew, with WestJet canceling over 300 flights. The airline claims its 'credit hour' system compensates staff, while the union argues some work remains unpaid.
- Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay
Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike over a pay dispute, leading to over 300 canceled flights. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents 4,400 cabin crew, while WestJet claims its 'credit hour' system compensates staff for ground duties, a claim the union disputes. A similar strike occurred last summer at Air Canada.
- 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 strike highlights ongoing labor negotiations related to compensation terms.
- WestJet flight attendants threaten to strike during long August weekend in Canada
Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have threatened to strike during the long August weekend over unpaid work.
- WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice
The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants has issued a 72-hour strike notice, potentially leading to flight disruptions. The strike could occur during a busy summer long weekend, affecting operations.
- American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after 6 crew members report mysterious illness
An American Airlines flight from Rome to Philadelphia made an emergency landing after six flight attendants reported dizziness. The carrier confirmed the incident occurred on July 25.
- Oppressive new ranking for flight attendants hits turbulence in California
American Airlines is facing backlash over a new employee scoring system that tracks flight attendants' activities, including passenger reviews and Microsoft Teams usage. Critics accuse the airline of workplace surveillance, raising concerns under California's strict privacy laws.
- WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike
WestJet is allowing passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 to cancel or change their flights for free due to an ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.
- WestJet flight attendants vote to strike as soon as August long weekend if no deal
WestJet flight attendants have voted to strike as soon as the August long weekend if no agreement is reached. The potential strike is contingent on the absence of a deal.
- WestJet flight attendants could strike on the August long weekend — if they vote yes
WestJet flight attendants may strike on August 2 if negotiations with the airline fail to resolve. The potential strike involves over 4,400 flight attendants.
- Horizon Air flight attendants authorize a strike, seek higher pay raise
Horizon Air flight attendants authorized a strike to demand a higher pay raise, escalating contract negotiations with Alaska Air Group. The strike authorization was approved overwhelmingly.
- The reason you may be forced to take a middle seat on the plane – even when there are empty rows
Passengers are frustrated with being forced to sit in crowded middle seats on planes despite empty rows being available, leading to arguments with flight attendants. The issue highlights conflicts over airline seating policies and passenger expectations.
- ‘No one better to fight for us than one of us’: Minnesota flight attendant runs for Congress
Kaela Berg, a Minnesota state legislator and flight attendant, is running for Congress with a pro-union platform and a focus on protecting immigrants. She balances her legislative duties with her aviation job during legislative breaks.
- The reason you may be forced to take a middle seat on the plane – even when there are empty rows
Passengers are frustrated with being required to sit in crowded middle seats at the back of planes despite empty rows being available. Conflicts between flight attendants and travelers have gone viral, highlighting dissatisfaction with airline seating policies.
- How taking photos of British Airways flight attendants could get you banned from the airline for LIFE
British Airways has a strict policy against photographing flight attendants without their consent. Violating this rule could result in a lifetime ban from the airline, as per recent reports.