CALGARY—The president and CEO of WestJet says the threat of a strike by its pilots is over. Ed Sims said the Calgary-based airline and the union that represents the pilots have agreed to a settlement process that will involve a federal mediator. In a joint release the airline and union say WestJet guests can now book and travel with confidence. ( Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS )If necessary, WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have agreed to use final and binding arbitration. Article Continued BelowSims said WestJet hopes to reach a deal with the union no later than the end of June.

Source: thestar May 26, 2018 00:58 UTC