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WestJet Offers Fee-Free Flight Changes Amid Flight Attendant Strike Threat
WestJet is offering fee-free flight changes for July 30 to August 4 amid a looming strike threat from 4,400 flight attendants. The strike, backed by 99.4% of cabin crew, could disrupt up to 75,000 passengers daily starting August 2.
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United Airlines faced a nationwide technology outage on July 25, 2026, causing delays and check-in complications. Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty airports were notably affected.
United Airlines Faces Widespread Delays Due to Technology Outage
United Airlines faced a technology outage on July 25, 2026, causing flight delays across the U.S. Key airports including Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty reported check-in and boarding disruptions.
WestJet Offers Fee-Free Changes as 4,400 Flight Attendants May Strike August 2
WestJet offers fee-free flight changes for travel July 30 to August 4 due to looming strike by 4,400 flight attendants. The strike could begin August 2 if no agreement is reached.
United Airlines Faces Widespread Flight Delays Due to July 25 Technology Outage
United Airlines faced a technology outage on July 25, 2026, that disrupted reservation and check-in systems across the US. The issue caused flight delays particularly at Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty airports but did not affect flights already airborne.
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