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West Jet cancels 81 flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike
Global News (Canada) and National Post (Canada) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedWest Jet has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential flight attendant strike, saying the move is intended to prevent widespread disruptions across its network.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "West Jet cancels 81 flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike". The right frames it as "What to do if your West Jet flight is disrupted by a strike or lockout".
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CenterWest Jet cancels 81 flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike
Global News (Canada) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightWhat to do if your West Jet flight is disrupted by a strike or lockout
National Post (Canada) · Center-right · News report
West Jet cancels 81 flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike
West Jet has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential flight attendant strike, saying the move is intended to prevent widespread disruptions across its network.
