More than 4,000 WestJet flight attendants have gone on strike, disrupting tens of thousands of travellers as negotiations continue over pay and compensation for unpaid work.

The airline announced the cancellations early Saturday morning “to minimize the risk of stranding our guests.” Flight attendants could walk out or be locked out as of early Sunday morning.

WestJet has announced it has started parking 737 aircraft as negotiations with the union representing flight attendants have not resulted in an agreement.

Negotiations continue, but time is growing short before flight attendants walk out or are locked out on Sunday morning.

TICO is reminding consumers of their rights as a potential WestJet labour disruption looms, outlining refund, rebooking and voucher options for affected vacation package bookings.

The Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada is urging WestJet travellers and advisors to review airline policies and travel insurance coverage as a potential flight attendant strike threatens disruptions.

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