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WestJet grounded 81 flights on August 1, 2026, amid a looming strike by 4,400 flight attendants represented by CUPE. The strike notice period ends just after midnight on August 2, sparking airport disruptions and ongoing contract negotiations.

The FAA issued a ground stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport today, causing flight delays and cancellations for Delta Airlines. Delta flights at Atlanta are currently experiencing ongoing disruptions.

On August 2, 2026, the FAA issued a ground stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, resulting in the cancellation or delay of more than half of Delta Air Lines' flights at its hub. This disruption caused cascading delays across other Delta cities and left many passengers stranded in crowded terminals with limited rebooking options.

Delta Air Lines will end nonstop JFK flights to three major US hubs by July 31, 2026, after pausing them in June. Passengers can reroute through LaGuardia or seek refunds.

easyJet has introduced three new routes in its winter 2026 schedule, including London Luton to Pristina and Belfast to Aberdeen. Tickets and package holidays for these routes are now on sale.

On August 2, 2026, an FAA ground stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport caused over half of Delta Air Lines’ flights at the hub to be canceled or delayed. The disruption spread to other Delta hubs, leading to widespread passenger delays, cancellations, and service challenges.

More than 4,000 WestJet flight attendants began a strike at 12:01 a.m. MT on August 2, 2026, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and stranded travelers nationwide. The strike stems from a compensation dispute over unpaid ground duties, with WestJet and CUPE holding opposing views on the pay system.

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.