Airlines

WestJet flight attendants started a strike early August 2, 2026, cancelling over 300 flights across Canada and affecting 250,000 passengers. The action stems from unresolved contract talks over pay and unpaid ground work.

United Airlines cancelled more than 2,000 flights across the U.S. on August 3, 2026 due to a technology outage. Ground stops at several airports caused widespread delays and disruptions at major hubs.

WestJet flight attendants began striking on August 2, 2026, canceling over 600 flights and affecting 250,000 passengers due to pay disputes. Major airports including Regina and Saskatoon are impacted with ongoing picketing.

Delta Air Lines permanently ended nonstop JFK flights to Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis after pausing them in June 2026. The airline will start nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida in November 2026.

Delta Air Lines has permanently discontinued nonstop flights from JFK to three major U.S. hubs after pausing them in June 2026. The airline is offering reroutes through LaGuardia Airport and launching a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Southwest Florida.

EasyJet adds direct flights from London Luton to Pristina, Bristol to Strasbourg, and Belfast International to Aberdeen for winter 2026. Tickets are now available along with package holidays through EasyJet Holidays.

WestJet flight attendants launched a strike on August 2, 2026, halting all flights and causing cancellations from Saskatoon. Pickets were held by CUPE Local 8125 members and leadership at Saskatoon International Airport.

Severe weather and a WestJet cabin crew strike caused over 5,400 flight delays and 576 cancellations across US airports on August 2, 2026. Major hubs including LaGuardia and Orlando were among the hardest hit.

On August 2, 2026, U.S. airports recorded 5,418 flight delays and 576 cancellations, disrupted by severe weather and a WestJet cabin crew strike. Key airports including LaGuardia, JFK, and Orlando faced significant operational challenges.

WestJet flight attendants launched a strike on August 3, 2026, leading to 600 flight cancellations affecting 250,000 passengers. The dispute centers on unpaid ground duties before takeoff.