WestJet cancels over 400 flights after strike by mechanics union

TORONTO, Canada: WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, canceled 407 flights, affecting 49,000 passengers after its maintenance workers union unexpectedly went on strike.

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association announced the strike began on June 28 evening, citing the airline's "unwillingness to negotiate."

The strike, impacting international and domestic flights, followed the federal government'