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WestJet flight attendants have served a 72-hour notice for industrial action during Canada’s peak summer travel season if negotiations do not produce a last-minute deal. The anticipated work stoppage would involve 4,400 attendants and could begin as soon as Sunday, escalating disruption risks as the deadline nears.
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WestJet flight attendants have served a 72-hour notice for industrial action during Canada’s peak summer travel season if negotiations do not produce a last-minute deal. The anticipated work stoppage would involve 4,400 attendants and could begin as soon as Sunday, escalating disruption risks as the deadline nears.
Icelandair has signed a lease agreement with Aircastle for six Airbus A320neo aircraft, adding to its next-generation fleet renewal. The deliveries are slated to support summer 2028 operations as the airline accelerates its A320neo expansion through additional leased capacity.
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