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WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3 amid a one-day flight attendant strike. Recovery efforts continue with ongoing cancellations and delays affecting domestic and international routes.
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WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike on August 5, 2026
WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 4, 2026, amid a flight attendant strike affecting Canadian and international routes. A tentative deal was reached Monday, but recovery of full flight schedules is ongoing.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike Disruptions
More than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled on August 4 amid a flight attendant strike. Tentative deal reached; airline enters recovery phase with multi-day restoration ahead.
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WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3, 2026, due to a one-day flight attendant strike. The airline continues recovering with ongoing cancellations on August 4.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights on August 5 Amid Strike Recovery
WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights on August 5, 2026, continuing disruptions after a one-day flight attendant strike. The airline expects its network to normalize by August 7 or 8.
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