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WestJet Plans Mass Flight Cancellations Following Flight Attendants’ Strike Notice
WestJet flight attendants issued a strike notice, prompting a 72-hour lockout and planned mass cancellations starting August 2. The dispute centers on pay from check-in to clock-out and could impact up to 75,000 passengers.
WestJet Flight Attendant Strike Notice Spurs 72-Hour Flight Cancellations Starting Today
WestJet flight attendants issued a strike notice prompting a 72-hour lockout and mass cancellations starting August 14, 2026. Up to 75,000 passengers could be affected as negotiations continue.
WestJet Flight Attendants Issue Strike Notice, Lockout and Mass Cancellations Begin August 14
WestJet flight attendants and CUPE issued a strike notice starting August 14, 2026, prompting a 72-hour lockout and possible flight cancellations impacting 75,000 passengers. The labour dispute centers on pay for all working hours from check-in to clock-out.
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Notice Leads to Mass Cancellations
WestJet flight attendants and CUPE issued strike and lockout notices with a 72-hour deadline, risking thousands of cancellations. The airline offers flexible rebooking for travel between July 30 and August 4.
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Notice Sparks Mass Cancellations Starting August 13
WestJet flight attendants issued a strike notice effective August 2, prompting a 72-hour lockout starting August 13, 2026, and risking cancellations of thousands of flights. The dispute centers on pay from check-in through clock-out and affects more than 250,000 passengers.
WestJet faces mass flight cancellations after strike and lockout notices
WestJet flight attendants and CUPE issued a strike notice with a 72-hour deadline starting August 2, 2026. The airline responded with a lockout notice, prompting thousands of cancellations and affecting up to 75,000 passengers.
WestJet Faces 72-Hour Lockout and Flight Cancellations After Strike Notice
WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout starting August 14 after flight attendants gave strike notice on August 13, impacting thousands of passengers. CUPE demands pay from check-in to clock-out amid active negotiations.
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Notice Sparks 72-Hour Lockout and Flight Disruptions
WestJet flight attendants issued a strike notice starting August 14, 2026, prompting a 72-hour lockout and potential cancellations affecting up to 250,000 passengers. The airline offers flexible cancellations for travel from July 30 to August 4, 2026.
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