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WESTJET AIRLINES $19.90 (Toronto symbol WJA; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (1-877-493-7853; www.westjet.com; Shares outstanding: 123.3 million; Market cap: $2.3 billion; Dividend yield: 2.8%) serves 104 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. Its fleet of 121 modern Boeing 737s and 767s are much more fuel-efficient than older jets. WestJet achieved its 52nd consecutive quarter of profitability in the latest three months and flew an all-time quarterly record of 6.1 million guests. However, the stock is down. The drop reflects the release of the company’s latest financial results and the announcement its pilots have voted 91% in favour of a strike. They’ll be in a position to do so starting May 19, although they have pledged not to disrupt the busy Victoria Day weekend. In the quarter ended March 31, 2018, WestJet’s revenue increased 6.9%, to $1.19 billion from $1.11 billion a year earlier. However, the airline earned $37.2 million, or $0.32 a share. That’s down 20.3% from $46.7 million, or $0.40. Demand for the…