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WestJet Airlines Ltd. said negotiations with CUPE 8125, which represents 4,400 of its flight attendants, have so far failed to produce a deal.

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WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has started the “difficult process” of parking 737 jets as the carrier stares down a Sunday deadline for a possible strike by flight attendants.

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The Calgary-based company did not confirm the move will lead to flight cancellations but it urged all guests to check the status of their flights prior to leaving for the airport.

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“This necessary step allows the airline to maintain operational control and protect the integrity of the broader network,” WestJet said in a release. “Most importantly, this proactive measure minimizes the risk of stranding guests and aircraft. ”

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WestJet on Friday said negotiations with CUPE 8125, which represents 4,400 of its flight attendants, have so far failed to produce a deal. The workers, who are pushing for better pay, are in a position to strike as early as Sunday morning.

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The company has also issued a lockout notice.

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The airline says it remains active at the bargaining table to “reach a mutually agreeable deal at the earliest possible time.”

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