In an email to National Post, a spokesperson for WestJet said: “WestJet recognizes and values the critical role cabin crew play in ensuring the safety, comfort, and care of our guests on every flight and remains committed to a meaningful collective agreement that is also sustainable for WestJet’s future. WestJet has been actively engaged in the bargaining process with CUPE since September 2025. While we were surprised by the timing, given the continuing progress at the table, conciliation is a common step in the labour negotiation process.”