WestJet Mainline Collective Agreement 2
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA):
NOTE: The final text of the Collective Agreement will be made available within 120 days of ratification in both English and French.
Amendments
Any negotiated amendments to the agreement will be placed here.
Cabin Crew Members - Rates of Pay
| Step | Active Service Completed as Cabin Crew |
Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 1, 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start rate | $32.63 | $33.53 | $34.37 |
| 2 | Completed 1 year | $34.71 | $35.66 | $36.55 |
| 3 | Completed 2 years | $36.93 | $37.95 | $38.90 |
| 4 | Completed 3 years | $39.29 | $40.37 | $41.38 |
| 5 | Completed 4 years | $41.80 | $42.95 | $44.02 |
| 6 | Completed 5 years | $44.47 | $45.69 | $46.83 |
| 7 | Completed 6 years | $47.30 | $48.60 | $49.82 |
| 8 | Completed 7 years | $50.32 | $51.70 | $52.99 |
| 9 | Completed 8 years | $53.53 | $55.00 | $56.38 |
| 10 | Completed 9 years | $56.94 | $58.51 | $59.97 |
| 11 | Completed 10 years | $60.58 | $62.25 | $63.81 |
Widebody Cabin Managers - Rates of Pay
| Step | Active Service Completed as Cabin Crew |
Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 1, 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start rate | $42.42 | $43.59 | $44.68 |
| 2 | Completed 1 year | $45.12 | $46.36 | $47.52 |
| 3 | Completed 2 years | $48.01 | $49.34 | $50.57 |
| 4 | Completed 3 years | $51.08 | $52.48 | $53.79 |
| 5 | Completed 4 years | $54.34 | $55.84 | $57.23 |
| 6 | Completed 5 years | $57.81 | $59.40 | $60.88 |
| 7 | Completed 6 years | $61.49 | $63.18 | $64.77 |
| 8 | Completed 7 years | $65.42 | $67.21 | $68.89 |
| 9 | Completed 8 years | $69.59 | $71.50 | $73.29 |
| 10 | Completed 9 years | $74.02 | $76.06 | $77.96 |
| 11 | Completed 10 years | $78.75 | $80.93 | $82.95 |
Duty Period Premium (DPP) Overview
One of the key goals in bargaining was addressing work performed by Cabin Personnel that was not fully recognized through the flight credit system. The Duty Period Premium (DPP) was negotiated to provide compensation for duty hours that have historically gone unpaid because they were not captured by existing credit and RIG provisions.
Because implementing a new compensation model requires system and payroll changes, the DPP will be introduced in two phases:
- DPP Transition Period: Beginning in the first full schedule month following ratification and continuing until March 1, 2027, members will receive a temporary Formula Bridge payment.
- Permanent DPP: Effective March 2, 2027, the Formula Bridge will be replaced by the full Duty Period Premium, which compensates members for eligible uncredited duty time when calculated at the end of the month.
The DPP is a standalone payment that is made in addition to all other earnings and is eligible for WSP.
- Immediate benefit starting the first full schedule month following ratification through a Formula Bridge payment.
- Permanent Duty Period Premium begins March 2, 2027.
- DPP compensates eligible duty time not already paid through credits or RIGs.
- DPP payments are in addition to all other earnings and are WSP eligible.
The Duty Period Premium represents a significant enhancement to compensation by recognizing duty time that was not previously captured through the existing credit and RIG system. Through both the transition Formula Bridge and the permanent DPP model, members will receive additional compensation for work performed throughout their duty day, ensuring a more comprehensive reflection of the time spent fulfilling operational responsibilities.
TA Compensation Tools
Analyze your projected monthly pay under the new TA agreements, or estimate your potential 2026 retroactive backpay.
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Duty Period Premium (DPP) Calculator
Select your implementation timeline below to project your pay based on pre-TA (2025) starting rates.
- Scale Advancement: Advances you by 0, 1, or 2 steps depending on the selected year to reflect annual step progressions.
- Wage Escalation: Applies projected increases from 2026 through 2028 based on your selection.
- Duty Premium: Applies the transition leg-based math for 2026, or the uncredited duty percentage match for 2027/2028.
Important: Do not enter non-flying activities (vacation, reserve credit, modified duties or training). Only pairings with flying and duty should be entered. We suggest adding all pairings from your block for an accurate Monthly Estimate. Because the new Duty Premium is calculated on your total monthly duty versus your total monthly credit, calculating a single pairing in isolation may not accurately reflect your monthly premium earnings.
Retro Pay Estimator (2026)
Go to Rainmaker to view your past credit hours (FLICA history does not go back this far). Look for your Credit Hours Due.
Enter the decimal number (e.g., if it says 85.95 (85:57), enter 85.95) for each month from January to September.
This tool estimates backpay based on the 13% Across-The-Board (ATB) wage increase implemented for 2026.
*Retroactive pay covers the period from January 1 to September 30, with payouts expected by November 30, 2026. Please note that final amounts are subject to applicable taxes and specific contract rules.
Important: This calculator assumes a flat pay rate for the entire nine-month period. If you received a step increase during this time, you will need to perform two separate calculations (one for the months prior to your increase, and one for the months following it) and combine the results to find your estimated total.
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