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Aug 2, 2026
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Striking WestJet flight attendants say 13% pay bump, ‘duty pay premium’ for pre-flight work not enough
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Striking WestJet flight attendants say 13% pay bump, 'duty pay premium' for pre-flight work not enough
Airline says flight cancellations have affected travel for 250,000 people and counting
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By Kenn Oliver
Published Aug 02, 2026
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WestJet flight attendants who walked off the job Sunday say an offer of a 13 per cent pay increase and a 'duty pay premium' are not enough. PHOTO BY JIM WELLS /Postmedia
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