WestJet Mainline CA2 Implementation Schedule

CA2 WAS RATIFIED ON AUGUST 24, 2026

In favour: 90.2%
92.7% of the membership voted

The new language in Collective Agreement 2 (CA2) takes effect immediately upon ratification, except where specific implementation dates were negotiated in the Memorandum of Settlement.

Please note: The official, finalized Collective Agreement will take time to be formally drafted and translated into French. In the meantime, please reference the Tentative Agreement and the Simplified Reference Document to review your new rights and entitlements. Once the finalized CA2 is complete, it will be emailed directly to all members and published on our website.

Below is the implementation schedule for all provisions with delayed effective dates, allowing time for necessary system, payroll, and scheduling adjustments.

Quick Links & Resorces

Full Memorandum of Agreement
Simplified Reference Document

Note: the simplified reference document is a support resource only and should not be relied upon in a Grievance. Members should rely on the text of the Full Memorandum of Agreement.

Understanding the Timeline

  • What is a "Full Monthly Scheduling Period"? Many implementation dates are tied to the start of a scheduling period rather than a specific calendar day. If an article goes into effect "the first full monthly scheduling period following ratification," it aligns with the next complete bidding cycle.

  • Projections: The dates mapped out in the timeline are the latest possible implementation dates negotiated, but the Company may implement them sooner if systems are ready. These are denoted with ‘NLT’ which stands for No Later Than.

Member Support

If you believe an implemented article is not being honoured or have questions about your pay, please contact your DPM and CC your Base Vice President.

Schedule of Phased Financial Increases

Several financial provisions within CA2 are structured to increase incrementally over the life of the agreement. Below is the schedule for these recurring increases.

Rates of Pay (43)

  • October 1, 2026 Initial CA2 wage scales implemented for all classifications.
  • January 1, 2027 Scheduled annual wage increase applied to grid.
  • January 1, 2028 Scheduled annual wage increase applied to grid.

Per Diem (41-11)

  • September 2026 (1st Sched. Period) Initial CA2 base rate increases take effect.
  • April 1, 2027 Scheduled 2.75% increase across all regional rates.
  • April 1, 2028 Scheduled 2.5% increase across all regional rates.

Duty Period Premium (DPP)

  • September 2026 (1st Sched. Period) Interim leg-based calculation begins (0.75 multiplier).
  • March 2, 2027 Official DPP software system implemented (0.75 multiplier continues).
  • January 1, 2028 DPP multiplier increases to 0.85.
  • December 31, 2028 Multiplier removed entirely (Full 100% DPP calculation).

Uniform Maintenance (28-3)

  • Ratification Initial rate of $0.625 per actual Block Hour flown takes effect.
  • January 1, 2027 Scheduled 2% increase.
  • January 1, 2028 Scheduled 2% increase.

CA2 Implementation Progress

Total Provisions
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Overall Completion
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Notice: The counter above tracks specific articles and letters of understanding. All provisions with immediate implementation upon ratification are grouped into the first step. Dates are based on current projections. Provisions marked with a NLTbadge denote "no later than" dates and may occur sooner if operational systems are ready. Should the information provided here differ from that of the Memorandum of Agreement or CA2, those official documents shall supersede.

August 24, 2026

Ratification Date

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September 2026

1st Full Monthly Scheduling Period

  • Article 22 - Ad Hoc Assignments (22-1.02): Implementation of updated scheduling provision.
  • Article 34 - Scheduling (34-11.02): Max 1.5 hour duty extension on narrow-body/NA wide-body without consent.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-11.06): Extended Duty Pay comes into effect.
  • Article 41 - Pay Administration (41-11.04): Per diem (meal allowance) increases take effect.
  • LOU - Credit for Ground Delays: (60+ minutes past revised departure or upon arrival) implemented.
  • LOU - Duty Period Premium (DPP): Payment Implementation (Transition leg-based lump sum calculation).

October 1, 2026

Rates of Pay & 2nd Scheduling Period

  • Article 34 - Scheduling (34-22.03): Shift Trade processing cut-off reduced from 6 to 3 hours.
  • NLTArticle 36 - Deadheading (36-3/4/5/6): All negotiated Deadheading changes in effect (cancellations, alternate carriers, seat assignments).
  • NLTArticle 37 - Hotels and Transportation: Hotel payments for non-availability (37-1.05/06), location language (37-4.02), and loss protection (37-7.02) take effect.
  • NLTArticle 41 - Pay Administration (41-9.08): Out of base per diem calculations for training implemented.
  • Article 43 - Rates of Pay: New Rates of Pay take effect.

November 2026

3rd Full Monthly Scheduling Period

  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-6/9): Pairing Length, Sectors, and Duty Period Calculations implemented.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-10.02): Max 13-hour schedule for 3+ sectors on NA flights.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-12.01): Inflight crew rest "last sold" soft blocking in Economy.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-13 / 34-15): Minimum rest at base and away from base implemented.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-15.01 / 34-16.01): 11 hours rest (Release to Report) and 10 hours rest (lobby-to-lobby).
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-19/20): Reassignment and Base Move Up rules take effect.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-25/27): Return to Duty with schedule assigned and Stand-up Duty Period implemented.
  • NLTArticle 35 - Reserve (35-5): Reserve Duty changes implemented.

November 22, 2026

90 Days Post-Ratification

  • LOU - Seniority List Review: Meetings commence for Encore and Swoop members. Includes adjustments for rehired members: Seniority will be adjusted to the completion date of their most recent initial training for those who ceased and recommenced employment prior to the first Collective Agreement.

November 30, 2026

  • NLTRetroactive Pay: Deadline for retroactive pay to be provided to all members.

December 22, 2026

120 Days Post-Ratification

  • Article 51 - Printing Publishing of the Agreement: Official publishing of the collective agreement in English and French.

January 1, 2027

  • Article 28 - Uniforms: New Shoe Allowance begins.
  • LOU - Sick Year Transition: Loading of 3 bridge days into accounts.

February 2027

6 Months Post-Ratification

  • Article 10 - Deduction of Dues (10-1.03): Article 10-1.03 replaced.
  • Article 34 - Scheduling (34-1.04): Cabin Personnel able to provide a minimum of 32 bid lines.
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-12.14): Crew Rest kits provided on aircraft without a designated bunk facility.
  • LOU - New Preferential Bidding System: Request for Information (RFI) process initiated.

March 1-2, 2027

  • Article 6 - Scope: Requirement for Cabin Personnel to perform post-flight tidying duties on narrowbody aircraft phased out entirely (March 1).
  • NLTArticle 41 - Pay Administration (41-XX): Official Duty Period Premium (DPP) system implemented.

April 1, 2027

  • LOU - Sick Year: Goes into full effect with new full-year allotment of 12 days.

May 24, 2027

9 Months Post-Ratification

  • Article 35 - Reserve (35-6.07): ASR Per diem goes into effect.

August 2027

12 Months Post-Ratification

  • Article 18 - Benefits: Health Spending Account of $300 becomes effective (August 1).
  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-1.03 m): EM bid option effective.
  • NLTLOU - Voluntary Layoff: Procedures in effect.

December 31, 2027

  • NLTArticle 24 - Filling of Vacancies (24-2): Implementation of a new Preferential Standing Bid system.
  • LOU - Baggage Allowance: Small satchel begins being replaced with a new small roller bag (subject to wear testing).

January 1, 2028

  • Article 18 - Benefits / Article 21 - Leaves of Absence: Maternity Leave Top-Up Program begins.
  • LOU - Security Searches: Introduction of RFID devices to assist with checking seals during aircraft security searches.

August 2028

24 Months Post-Ratification

  • NLTArticle 34 - Scheduling (34-25/26): RTD reconciliation updated to include original scheduled Credit Hours.
  • NLTArticle 35 - Reserve (35-4): Protection of credit of originally assigned pairings in effect.
  • LOU - Route Languages: Minimum 30-day Union notice required prior to Company utilizing Route Languages (Art 25-1.02) outside of Asian markets (August 1).