WestJet has cancelled 76 flights as CUPE Local 8125 issues a strike notice with potential work stoppage from August 2, 2026. The union represents 4,400 cabin crew contesting unpaid ground work compensation.
SunExpress will begin operating direct flights between Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Izmir, Turkey, starting July 31, 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport announced the route aims to boost trade and cultural ties.
United Airlines will launch year-round nonstop flights from Houston and Washington Dulles to Cartagena, Colombia starting December 17, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights per route using Boeing 737 aircraft with modern amenities.