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WestJet flight attendants and CUPE issued strike and lockout notices with a 72-hour deadline, risking thousands of cancellations. The airline offers flexible rebooking for travel between July 30 and August 4.

WestJet flight attendants issued a strike notice effective August 2, prompting a 72-hour lockout starting August 13, 2026, and risking cancellations of thousands of flights. The dispute centers on pay from check-in through clock-out and affects more than 250,000 passengers.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ranks first in US cargo volume and leads in passenger seat growth in 2026. Southwest Airlines plans new nonstop flights from Austin to San Jose, Costa Rica the same year.

Etihad Airways will begin seasonal flights from Abu Dhabi to Gothenburg in December 2026. This new route provides direct flights between the two cities during the winter season.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport launched new nonstop flight routes to Boise, Boston, and Spokane in 2026 while expanding seasonal service. The airport also approved a 20-year infrastructure master plan to address growth.

The FAA's ground delay program caused average flight delays of 39 minutes at San Francisco International Airport and delayed Southwest Airlines flights at Harry Reid International Airport on August 14, 2026. Low cloud ceilings at San Francisco limited arrivals, while a ground stop slowed departures at Harry Reid.

WestJet flight attendants and CUPE issued a strike notice with a 72-hour deadline starting August 2, 2026. The airline responded with a lockout notice, prompting thousands of cancellations and affecting up to 75,000 passengers.

The FAA imposed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 14, 2026, causing delays for Southwest Airlines flights. San Francisco International Airport is experiencing flight arrival delays averaging 39 minutes due to low cloud ceilings.

WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout starting August 14 after flight attendants gave strike notice on August 13, impacting thousands of passengers. CUPE demands pay from check-in to clock-out amid active negotiations.

The FAA imposed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 14, 2026 due to thunderstorms. This caused Southwest Airlines to delay flights departing from the airport.