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WestJet cancelled 76 Boeing 737 flights on July 31, 2026, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike starting August 2. The airline offers flexible changes and refunds for affected passengers.
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The FAA held 16 US airports under 20 delay programmes on July 31, 2026. Orlando International faced the worst delays with a 40-minute ground stop due to thunderstorms.
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SunExpress will start direct flights between Almaty and Izmir on July 31, 2026. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport announced the new route to expand air connections and strengthen ties with Turkey.
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