A feared WestJet strike has been averted as a tentative agreement has been reached.

WestJet and Unifor, the certified union representing certain WestJet airport employees at YYC Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations.

Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.

"WestJet is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contributions of its valued airport employees, in balance with the long-term success of our airline," said Angela Avery, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer. "Achieving this settlement reflects WestJet's commitment to its employees and to fulfilling the important and long-awaited travel plans of our guests, at this critical recovery time for the Canadian travel and tourism sector."

Unifor Local 531 – which represents over 700 baggage service agents, customer service agents and guest service leads at YYC and YVR had voted earlier in the month to overwhelmingly to authorize strike action. If a settlement was not achieved, the workers could've gone on strike as early as July 27.