WestJet parks planes ahead of possible strike

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WestJet says parking aircraft was a 'necessary step' that allowed the airline to 'maintain operational control and protect the integrity of the broader network.' The airline says the measure will help prevent travellers and planes from being stranded. This decision comes after the WestJet's flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, 2026. The airline responded with its own 72-hour lockout notice. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep

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