Airlines

The FAA issued a ground stop at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on August 2, 2026, disrupting over half of Delta Air Lines' flights. Passengers faced cascading delays, cancellations, and crowded terminals as the disruption affected Delta's domestic network across the U.S.

WestJet cancelled more than 270 flights across Canada on August 2, 2026. The cancellations are linked to the approaching flight attendant strike deadline.

On August 2, 2026, an FAA ground stop at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport cancelled or delayed more than half of Delta’s flights. Passengers faced extensive disruptions including missed connections and overnight terminal stays.

WestJet has cancelled 309 flights across Canada as of August 2, 2026, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike. The earliest strike time is 12:01 a.m. Mountain Time on August 2.

WestJet cancelled 81 flights on August 2, 2026, due to a looming flight attendant strike. Passengers at Toronto Pearson International Airport remain anxious amid ongoing negotiations.

WestJet cancelled 276 flights across Canada on August 2, 2026, amid preparations for a flight attendant strike. Major routes including Calgary to Vancouver are affected. Flight attendants’ union CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice with a strike deadline at 12:01 a.m. MT on August 2.

WestJet cancelled 276 flights nationwide by August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike set for August 2. The airline and CUPE, representing flight attendants, remain in unresolved negotiations.

WestJet flight attendants plan a 72-hour strike starting August 2, 2026, prompting 81 flight cancellations and free changes through August 4. The dispute centers on unpaid pre-flight ground duties with negotiations ongoing between WestJet and CUPE 8125 since September 2025.

WestJet cancelled 276 flights across Canada on August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike starting August 2. The cancellations affected key domestic routes and came after CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice.

WestJet canceled 276 flights between July 31 and August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice after rejecting WestJet’s pay and scheduling offer.