News Update- May 16, 2023

WestJet issues lockout notice; pilots' union issues strike notice, May 15, 9:00pm PT

Yesterday, WestJet issued 72-hour lockout notice in response to the union representing its pilots, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), issuing strike notification. Job action could begin as early as 2:00 a.m. PT on May 19, 2023.

We understand this is creating uncertainty for some travellers. Passengers who are flying with WestJet are encouraged to check with their carrier for the latest information on its labour negotiations and current flight schedules and options for travellers. https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/guest-updates

Please do not call the terminal (YQQ) Comox Valley Airport Commission's Administration office for assistance with tickets, re-scheduling, refunds, baggage or airline specific issues as our administration staff do not have access to airline booking systems, or passenger ticket and flight information.

As always, our staff and YQQ Ambassador volunteers are available in the terminal to direct passengers to airline representatives, with counters staffed ninety minutes ahead of departing flights. See www.comoxairport.com for current flight departure times.