WestJet to Begin Parking Planes Ahead of Possible Strike The Canadian carrier has started parking its 737 aircraft as a precautionary measure ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants, which could strand thousands of travelers over the busy August long weekend.
The airline's standoff with its employees is just one example of the labor disputes that have become increasingly common in the industry.
At the heart of the issue is WestJet's "credit hour" system, which pays flight attendants for ground duties and delays by awarding them credit hours per flight.