WestJet Cancels 276 Flights Nationwide Before Possible August 2 Strike
WestJet cancelled 276 flights nationwide by August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike set for August 2. The airline and CUPE, representing flight attendants, remain in unresolved negotiations.
WestJet Cancels Flights as Flight Attendant Strike Looms August 2, 2026
WestJet flight attendants plan a 72-hour strike starting August 2, 2026, prompting 81 flight cancellations and free changes through August 4. The dispute centers on unpaid pre-flight ground duties with negotiations ongoing between WestJet and CUPE 8125 since September 2025.
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WestJet Cancels 276 Flights Nationwide Ahead of Potential Strike
WestJet canceled 276 flights between July 31 and August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice after rejecting WestJet’s pay and scheduling offer.
WestJet cancels 276 flights ahead of possible strike
WestJet canceled 276 flights by August 1 amid a looming flight attendant strike starting August 2. Key domestic routes including Calgary-Vancouver saw multiple cancellations. Passengers can make one-time fee-free changes for travel through August 4.
WestJet Cancels 81 Flights Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike Deadline
WestJet has cancelled 81 flights across Canada in anticipation of a flight attendant strike. The strike deadline is August 2, 2026. The airline urges passengers to check flight status.
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WestJet Cancels 81 Flights on August 1 Before Potential Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet cancelled 81 flights on August 1, 2026, as a precaution before a possible flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice set to end just after midnight Sunday.
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