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WestJet allows free flight changes and cancellations for passengers traveling July 30 to August 4 due to a strike threat. Mainline flight attendants authorized a strike starting August 2.
WestJet Allows Free Flight Changes as Flight Attendants Vote for Strike
WestJet announced free flight changes between July 30 and August 4, 2026, due to a strike authorization vote by flight attendants. The potential strike could begin August 2, affecting mainline flights but not Encore or codeshare routes.
WestJet offers free rescheduling amid strike threat from August 2
WestJet mainline flight attendants authorized a strike starting August 2, 2026, after their contract expired in 2025. Passengers traveling July 30 to August 4 may reschedule or cancel flights without fees.
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