WestJet issues lockout notice after pilots threaten strike

WestJet has responded to a strike notification by its pilots by issuing a lockout notice to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union involved. A work stoppage could occur as early as May 19, the carrier warned, pledging that should the lockout go ahead, it would “take all necessary actions to manage the impacts as much as possible”. The carrier said it was “beginning preparations to operate a reduced schedule” which it warned would entail “a significant reduction from WestJet and Swoop’s current networks”.. WestJet said it would be “proactively managing changes and cancellations, to ensure the ability to