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WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to the cancellation of about 600 flights in Canada. The strike focuses on pay disputes over unpaid ground duties before takeoff.

WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to around 600 flight cancellations during a busy Canadian summer weekend. The strike stems from a pay dispute over unpaid pre-flight duties, with over 130 destinations affected and ongoing contract negotiations.

WestJet flight attendants began a strike leading to 600 flight cancellations on a peak Canadian holiday weekend. The walkout stems from unresolved pay disputes over unpaid ground work.

WestJet grounded 81 flights in Canada on August 2 ahead of a strike by 4,400 flight attendants set to begin Sunday morning. The airline has canceled 276 flights total and allows free itinerary changes for impacted dates.

On July 31, 2026, over 3,000 US domestic flights were delayed and 160 canceled due to FAA traffic management and terminal congestion. Major airlines including Southwest, Delta, United, and JetBlue were affected nationwide.

On August 2, 2026, the FAA imposed a ground stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, causing significant delays and cancellations to Delta Airlines flights. This action led to wide-ranging travel disruptions at the busy US airport.

United Airlines cancelled over 2,000 flights across the U.S. on August 2, 2026, due to a nationwide technology outage. The disruption followed 3,049 flight delays and 160 cancellations on July 31, caused by FAA ground stops and weather.

Delta Air Lines has permanently ended nonstop flights from JFK Airport to three major U.S. hubs due to rising fuel and operating costs. The airline will launch new nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida starting November 21, 2026.

Delta Air Lines has ended nonstop flights from JFK to three major US hubs as of July 2026, transitioning affected passengers to alternatives through LaGuardia. Meanwhile, a new nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida begins November 21, 2026.

On August 2, 2026, 24 U.S. airports were under FAA delay programmes totaling 35 active events. Charlotte Douglas International had the longest ground stop due to thunderstorms, lasting over 10 hours.