WestJet cancels 276 flights ahead of possible strike
WestJet canceled 276 flights by August 1 amid a looming flight attendant strike starting August 2. Key domestic routes including Calgary-Vancouver saw multiple cancellations. Passengers can make one-time fee-free changes for travel through August 4.
WestJet Cancels 81 Flights Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike Deadline
WestJet has cancelled 81 flights across Canada in anticipation of a flight attendant strike. The strike deadline is August 2, 2026. The airline urges passengers to check flight status.
FAA Delay Programmes Affect 21 US Airports on Aug 1, Orlando Worst Hit with...
FAA delay programmes on August 1 affected 21 US airports in 28 total programmes. Orlando International faced the worst peak delay at 197 minutes due to thunderstorms.
WestJet Cancels 198 Flights as Flight Attendant Strike Threatens Service
WestJet has canceled 198 flights in response to an impending flight attendant strike set for August 2, 2026. Flexible change and cancellation policies extend through August 4 for affected travelers.
FAA Warns of August 2026 Ground Stops and Flight Delays at Chicago O’Hare
The FAA warns of ground stops and flight delays at Chicago O’Hare throughout August 2026 due to operating limits and construction. United Airlines is trimming regional routes to fit daily operation caps.
WestJet Cancels Nearly 200 Flights on August 1 Before Strike
WestJet canceled nearly 200 flights on August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike starting August 2. Affected routes include Calgary–Vancouver and Toronto–Calgary.
WestJet Cancels 81 Flights on August 1 Before Potential Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet cancelled 81 flights on August 1, 2026, as a precaution before a possible flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice set to end just after midnight Sunday.
FAA Caps Flights at Chicago O’Hare in Summer 2026, Weekend Delays Likely in August
The FAA has set operating limits at Chicago O'Hare from May through October 2026 to reduce congestion. Despite caps, August weekends may see ground stops and significant delays due to weather and construction.
Delta Cancels Three JFK Flights, Adds New Southwest Florida to Raleigh-Durham Route
Delta Air Lines is ending three JFK flights to Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis that were suspended in June 2026. The airline will start daily nonstop service between Southwest Florida International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport on November 21, 2026.
Etihad Airways Launches 20 New Routes After Partner Deals
Etihad Airways added 20 new routes following agreements with three partner airlines. The expanded network will offer travelers more direct flight options from late 2026.
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