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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.

On August 2, 2026, WestJet flight attendants staged a strike cancelling more than 300 flights and affecting 250,000 passengers across Canada. Key routes from Regina and Saskatoon faced cancellations amid ongoing contract disputes over pay and unpaid work.

WestJet flight attendants began striking on August 2, 2026, halting mainline flights and causing cancellations at Regina and Saskatoon airports. The strike cut 600 to 700 seats from Regina's market amidst ongoing contract disputes.

WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, resulting in over 600 flight cancellations affecting 250,000 passengers. The work stoppage centers on pay disputes over unpaid ground duties performed before flights take off.

WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants began a strike August 2, 2026, cancelling over 300 mainline flights and disrupting travel across Canada. The strike mainly stems from unresolved pay and ground work compensation issues.

WestJet flight attendants struck on August 2, 2026, canceling over 300 flights and affecting 250,000 passengers across Canada. The walkout followed failed contract talks focused on pay and unpaid ground work.

Delta Air Lines ended nonstop flights from JFK to three major U.S. hubs as of July 2026 due to fuel cost pressures. The airline starts a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida in November 2026 and has introduced Basic fares for premium cabins.

EasyJet will resume flights from London Luton to Pristina three times weekly starting December 7, 2026. The airline also launches Bristol-Strasbourg and Belfast International-Abereen routes with no direct competitors.