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Potential Labour Action at WestJet

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is aware that both 72-hour strike notice and 72-hour lock-out notice have been issued as part of contract negotiations between WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing WestJet Cabin Crew across the country.

This means that WestJet service could be disrupted as of 12:01 a.m. Mountain time on Sunday, August 2, which is 11:01 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, August 1.

While both parties continue to negotiate to reach an agreement at the table, YYJ is preparing for potential travel impacts should a work stoppage take place.

Passengers travelling with WestJet are advised to check the status of their flight through WestJet’s mobile app or at www.westjet.com before coming to the airport.

YYJ will continue to post the latest updates on our social channels as well as on www.yyj.ca.

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Update May 1, 2026: The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel is now open. Construction of a stand-alone restaurant is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026.

Update December 12, 2025: Construction completion is expected in early 2026 with opening anticipated May 1, 2026.

Update April 4, 2024: Victoria Airport Authority is pleased to announce that it has approved the Kothari Group’s hotel proposal for a 129-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott.

Intended as the region’s first extended stay hotel, the 3-storey all-suite hotel will feature a combination of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens, a fitness centre, swimming pool, and 1,500 square feet of meeting space.  The development will also include a full-service restaurant, with the brand expected to be announced in the coming months.

Activity will begin onsite in the spring of 2024 to prepare for the start of construction, which is expected to be completed in 2026.

 

Have a question or comment about the development? We’d love to hear from you. You can submit a question or comment to: [email protected]

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