WestJet Grounds Aircraft and Cancels Flights Ahead of Possible Strike
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.
Over 1,191 Flights Delayed and 108 Cancelled at U.S. Airports on August 1, 2026
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WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of Potential Flight Attendant Strike Sunday
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.
1,191 Delays and 108 Flight Cancellations in U.S. on August 1, 2026
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1,191 Flight Delays and 108 Cancellations Across U.S. Airports on August 1, 2026
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 Cancels 81 Flights as Flight Attendant Strike Looms August 2
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 Grounds Planes, Cancels Flights Ahead of August 2 Flight Attendant Strike
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 See 108 Cancellations and 1,190+ Delays on August 1, 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.
WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of August 2 Flight Attendant Strike Deadline
WestJet began grounding flights on July 31, 2026, ahead of a potential strike by flight attendants set for August 2. The 4,400 flight attendants represented by CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30.
1,191 Flights Delayed, 108 Canceled at U.S. Airports on July 31, 2026
On July 31, 2026, U.S. airports recorded 1,191 delayed and 108 canceled flights. The disruptions affected multiple airports nationwide.
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