A possible work stoppage has been averted thanks to a tentative agreement between WestJet Encore and the Air Line Pilots Association.

Both parties now await the second ratification vote to be put forward to ALPA membership.

Yesterday evening, following the issuance of a lockout notice, both ALPA and WestJet returned to the bargaining table. Following discussions, a resolution was achieved, with the collective goal of avoiding the disruption of WestJet Encore operations and guests’ travel plans.

Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer says, “The tentative agreement we have reached provides an offer that is fair and sustainable, and better aligns with key priorities as identified by ALPA, while firmly adhering to the financial parameters that set a critical foundation in the original agreement.”