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Etihad Airways announced 20 new routes after deals with three partner airlines on July 28, 2026. The expansion improves global connectivity and direct flight options.

The union for 4,400 WestJet flight attendants issued 72-hours strike notice effective August 2, 2026. WestJet began grounding planes and cancelling flights on July 31 and issued a lockout notice effective August 2.

WestJet began cancelling flights and grounding Boeing 737 aircraft starting August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential strike by 4,400 flight attendants. CUPE 8125 issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a work stoppage possible on August 2.

On August 1, 2026, U.S. airports recorded 1,191 flight delays and 108 cancellations. Travel disruptions affected flight operations across multiple locations nationwide.

WestJet is grounding multiple flights on August 1 ahead of a possible flight attendant strike set to begin Sunday morning. The union representing 4,400 attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice, with WestJet responding by issuing a lockout notice effective Sunday.

On August 1, 2026, 1,191 flights were delayed and 108 canceled across U.S. airports. Travelers should confirm their flight status before departure.

On August 1, 2026, 1,191 flights were delayed and 108 cancelled across U.S. airports. Travelers should check flight status due to disruptions nationwide.

WestJet flight attendants' union issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 31, with a strike possible August 2. The airline canceled 81 flights for August 1, 2026, amid ongoing talks.

WestJet started grounding planes on July 31 and cancelled 81 flights for August 1 amid a possible flight attendant strike. CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice with a strike deadline of August 2, 2026.

US airports reported over 1,190 flight delays and 108 cancellations on August 1, 2026. Significant operational disruptions affected major U.S. airports nationwide.