Here's what to know about a potential WestJet strike

With strike and lockout notices issued by the union and airline, flight attendants could walk off the job as soon as Sunday. That leaves passengers to decide whether they want to hope for a deal, or make other travel plans.

What to know WestJet passengers travelling this long weekend may want to keep an eye on negotiations after the airline’s flight attendants issued a 72-hour

Airline responds with 72-hour lockout notice

The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet has issued 72-hour strike notice, setting the stage for a work stoppage that could ground flights in the middle of a busy summer long weekend.

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind-down operations ahead of a potential strike or lockout by its flight attendants. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations…

Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

The clock is ticking toward a strike deadline that could see 4,400 WestJet flight attendants walk off the job as soon as Sunday.