WestJet Reports Stabilized Operations Post-Mechanics’ Strike After a week-long strike by mechanics, WestJet has announced that its operations have “stabilized.” The airline experienced significant disruptions during the strike, leading to flight cancellations and delays. “We are pleased to report that our operations have stabilized following the recent resolution of our mechanics’ strike,” said Angela Avery, WestJet’s Chief Operating Officer. “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that our customers have experienced during this time.” WestJet stated that it has increased its staffing and equipment to manage the backlog of flights. The airline is working to rebook passengers who were affected by the strike and is offering compensation for delays and cancellations. However, some flights may still be subject to changes due to lingering operational challenges. WestJet advises passengers to check the airline’s website or mobile app for up-to-date information on their flights. The airline expressed its commitment to providing safe and reliable service and thanked its employees for their hard work and dedication during this period of disruption. WestJet’s mechanics went on strike on June 21st, over pay, benefits, and working conditions. The strike ended on June 28th after a tentative agreement was reached between the airline and the union representing the mechanics. Industry experts have expressed relief that the strike was resolved quickly, as a prolonged disruption would have had a significant impact on the Canadian aviation sector.Tragedy on Ben Bulben: Mountain Rescue Team Member Fatally FallsTragedy on Ben Bulben: Mountain Rescue Team Member Fatally Falls Octavius “Ocky” Job, a seasoned climber and volunteer with the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team, lost his life in a tragic fall on Ben Bulben. Job was hiking with a fellow climber in the Ben Bulben Forest Walk when he slipped while navigating a gully. The impact caused a severe head injury, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The alarm was raised at 10 pm on Tuesday, and over the following hours, 15 members of Job’s rescue team, along with National Ambulance Service paramedics, gardaí, and the Irish Coast Guard helicopter, participated in the recovery operation. Due to the challenging terrain and prevailing winds, a helicopter rescue was deemed impossible. Instead, the helicopter provided illumination as the light faded, and Job’s companions carried him off the mountain on a stretcher. Henry Doherty, the Mountain Rescue Team spokesman, expressed the team’s devastation over the loss of their friend and colleague. He praised Job’s dedication and professionalism, noting that he had been involved in numerous rescue operations in the same area. Local Sinn Féin county councillor Thomas Healy also expressed his condolences and acknowledged Job’s warmth and professionalism as a mountain rescuer. Job’s death follows the recent loss of his wife, Vanessa, just three months prior. The family is now mourning the loss of both parents, leaving behind three children and one grandchild.WestJet says operations have “stabilized” following mechanics’ strike WestJet announced on Monday that its operations have stabilized after a two-day strike involving mechanics that caused flight cancellations and disruptions. The budget carrier said it has increased crew and aircraft to “restore the vast majority” of flights and had proactively canceled some flights to minimize disruption. “We continue to work around the clock to address the remaining impact of the disruption,” the airline said in a statement. WestJet and the Canadian Air Line Pilots Association (CALPA) reached a tentative agreement over the weekend, ending the strike that began Saturday morning. The airline said most flights scheduled for Monday operated as planned, and it did not anticipate significant disruptions moving forward.