WestJet Cancels 81 Flights on August 1 Due to Pending Strike
WestJet canceled 81 flights on August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike. The airline and CUPE have yet to reach a tentative agreement as negotiations continue.
WestJet Cancels 81 Flights Aug 1 Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet cancelled 81 flights on August 1, 2026, due to a looming flight attendant strike deadline early Sunday. CUPE union and airline continue negotiations amid passenger travel uncertainty.
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WestJet Grounds Flights, Issues Lockout Notice as Flight Attendant Strike Deadline Nears
The union for 4,400 WestJet flight attendants issued 72-hours strike notice effective August 2, 2026. WestJet began grounding planes and cancelling flights on July 31 and issued a lockout notice effective August 2.
WestJet Grounds Aircraft and Cancels Flights Ahead of Possible Strike
WestJet began cancelling flights and grounding Boeing 737 aircraft starting August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential strike by 4,400 flight attendants. CUPE 8125 issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a work stoppage possible on August 2.
WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of Potential Flight Attendant Strike Sunday
WestJet is grounding multiple flights on August 1 ahead of a possible flight attendant strike set to begin Sunday morning. The union representing 4,400 attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice, with WestJet responding by issuing a lockout notice effective Sunday.
WestJet Cancels 81 Flights as Flight Attendant Strike Looms August 2
WestJet flight attendants' union issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 31, with a strike possible August 2. The airline canceled 81 flights for August 1, 2026, amid ongoing talks.
WestJet Grounds Planes, Cancels Flights Ahead of August 2 Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet started grounding planes on July 31 and cancelled 81 flights for August 1 amid a possible flight attendant strike. CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice with a strike deadline of August 2, 2026.
WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of August 2 Flight Attendant Strike Deadline
WestJet began grounding flights on July 31, 2026, ahead of a potential strike by flight attendants set for August 2. The 4,400 flight attendants represented by CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30.
WestJet Cancels 81 Flights on August 1 Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet has canceled 81 flights for August 1 due to an impending flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees representing 4,400 attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice ending early August 2.
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