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.
WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike August 2, 2026
WestJet began grounding some flights on August 1, 2026, as 4,400 flight attendants plan a strike starting August 2. Passengers face cancellations amid contract negotiations and lockout notices.
WestJet Grounds Flights Ahead of Possible Strike on August 2, 2026
WestJet started grounding flights on July 31, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike after a 72-hour notice ending August 2. Passengers can change or cancel flights between July 30 and August 4 without fees.
WestJet Grounds Flights August 1 Ahead of Potential Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet has begun grounding Boeing 737 flights as of August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential strike by 4,400 flight attendants starting August 2. Passengers flying from major Canadian hubs are advised to check flight statuses and are allowed one-time fee-free flight changes.
WestJet Grounds 76 Flights Ahead of Potential Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet grounded 76 flights starting July 31 amid a 72-hour strike notice issued by CUPE representing 4,400 flight attendants. A potential strike could begin Sunday, August 2, 2026, risking hundreds of cancellations.
WestJet Grounds 76 Jets Amid Flight Attendant Strike Threat
WestJet began grounding 76 aircraft on July 31 ahead of a possible flight attendants strike set to start August 2 in Calgary. The airline allows free flight changes or cancellations through August 4 amid ongoing contract talks with CUPE.
WestJet Grounds 76 Flights at Pearson Airport as August 2 Strike Deadline Nears
WestJet began grounding 76 flights and parking 737 aircraft on August 1, 2026, after CUPE representing 4,400 flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice. The strike deadline is August 2, with possible disruption during the busy August long weekend.
WestJet Grounds 76 Flights as Flight Attendant Strike Deadline Nears
WestJet grounded 76 flights on August 1, 2026, as CUPE flight attendants' strike notice expires Sunday after midnight in Calgary. Flexible rebooking and refunds apply for affected passengers.
WestJet Grounds 76 Flights on July 31 Ahead of Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet grounded 76 flights on July 31, 2026 at Toronto Pearson amid a looming strike by 4,400 flight attendants. The strike notice was issued on July 30 with a deadline of August 2.
West Midlands Railway Strike Suspended After Talks with TSSA Union
Two days of strike action planned for West Midlands Railway on 1-2 August over rest day payment disputes have been suspended. The TSSA union and West Midlands Railway reached an agreement, allowing full services to run as normal.
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