Travel Alert

WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights on August 3 and 16 on August 4 as it recovers from a one-day flight attendant strike. Passengers face ongoing travel disruptions across domestic and international routes.

A flash flood warning for Cobb and Fulton counties on August 4, 2026, has caused significant flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Ground delays are active as intense thunderstorms bring heavy rain over the Atlanta metro area.

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.

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.

A flash flood warning on August 5, 2026, for Cobb and Fulton counties led to FAA-imposed ground delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Heavy thunderstorms caused flight disruptions and ground transportation slowdowns across the Atlanta metropolitan area.

WestJet continues cancelling flights on August 5, 2026, following a strike by flight attendants starting August 2. The airline is working to restore its network and advises passengers to check flight status.

WestJet canceled over 300 flights on August 3, 2026, during a flight attendant strike and 16 flights on August 4 as the airline resumes operations. A tentative contract deal was reached with the union representing 4,400 flight attendants.