Approximately 30 WestJet flight attendants staged a picket outside Halifax Stanfield International Airport due to a nationwide strike resulting from unsuccessful contract talks. By 1:30 p.m. AT, all WestJet flights at the airport were canceled, stranding numerous passengers, including Ed and Ann Meehan from the UK, who had to rebook their flight at their own expense, enduring an extended layover in Iceland. Their negative experience has tainted their perception of Canada. Ryan Callbeck, whose flight to Regina was canceled, expressed frustration over the lack of assistance and extra costs incurred. Across the country, 4,287 WestJet flight attendants walked out over pay and working conditions. WestJet has assured affected passengers of refunds or alternate arrangements. Airport authorities advise passengers with WestJet bookings in the next three days to verify flight statuses online before heading to the airport.