Airline News

WestJet cancelled 276 flights nationwide by August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike set for August 2. The airline and CUPE, representing flight attendants, remain in unresolved negotiations.

WestJet flight attendants plan a 72-hour strike starting August 2, 2026, prompting 81 flight cancellations and free changes through August 4. The dispute centers on unpaid pre-flight ground duties with negotiations ongoing between WestJet and CUPE 8125 since September 2025.

WestJet cancelled 276 flights across Canada on August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike starting August 2. The cancellations affected key domestic routes and came after CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice.

WestJet canceled 276 flights between July 31 and August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice after rejecting WestJet’s pay and scheduling offer.

Delta Air Lines has permanently cancelled nonstop flights from JFK to three major hubs due to rising costs. The airline will start a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida in November 2026.

Delta Air Lines permanently discontinued nonstop flights from JFK to three major US hubs as of July 31, 2026. Affected passengers can be rebooked via LaGuardia or receive a full refund.

EasyJet will resume flights to Pristina from London Luton starting December 7, 2026, adding routes to Strasbourg and a new domestic UK service. Tickets are now available with EasyJet Holidays offering packages.

WestJet canceled 276 flights by August 1 amid a looming flight attendant strike starting August 2. Key domestic routes including Calgary-Vancouver saw multiple cancellations. Passengers can make one-time fee-free changes for travel through August 4.

WestJet has cancelled 81 flights across Canada in anticipation of a flight attendant strike. The strike deadline is August 2, 2026. The airline urges passengers to check flight status.

FAA delay programmes on August 1 affected 21 US airports in 28 total programmes. Orlando International faced the worst peak delay at 197 minutes due to thunderstorms.