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WestJet cancelled about 62% of its scheduled flights on August 3, 2026, continuing cancellations on August 4 amid recovery efforts. The strike by about 4,400 flight attendants began August 2 after months of contract talks focused on wages and unpaid ground work.

WestJet continues cancelling flights on August 4 and 5, 2026, as it recovers from a one-day flight attendant strike. Over 300 flights were cancelled on August 3, disrupting hundreds of thousands of passengers.

WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on Monday due to a strike by its flight attendants. Despite a tentative deal reached Monday, flight cancellations continued on Tuesday as the airline worked to resume operations.

The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo took place in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, with attendance exceeding 10,000 delegates from 40 countries. The event highlighted digital innovation and government visa reforms as foundations for boosting Kenya's tourism sector.

The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo was held in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, with over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries. The event supports Kenya’s goal of five million international tourists annually by 2027.

ITB Americas 2026 will take place 10-12 November in Guadalajara, Mexico, with 70% of exhibition space booked and buyers confirmed from over 30 countries. The Hosted Buyer Program targets senior travel professionals, supported by the Premier Buyer Network partnership.

FAAN deployed the V-Pass facial recognition system at Nigerian domestic airports in July 2026. The system enhances passenger verification and speeds up boarding for domestic flights.

New EU biometric border checks started in August 2026. These controls have caused queues and longer wait times at key European airports.

WestJet cancelled 16 flights on August 4, 2026, following a strike by CUPE Local 8125 flight attendants. The airline is restoring operations after cancelling over 300 flights on August 3.

WestJet continues to face flight cancellations and delays on August 5, 2026, following a one-day flight attendants strike that ended with a tentative agreement. The airline is working to restore its network while providing flexible cancellation options and passenger protections.