Travel Alert

Severe thunderstorms on August 6, 2026 caused a surge in flight cancellations and delays at Boston Logan, New York LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia, and Charlotte airports. Airlines issued flexible travel waivers and adjusted schedules to manage the disruptions.

Severe storms along the US East Coast caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at major hubs including Boston Logan and New York airports. Airlines implemented flexible waivers and schedule adjustments amid cascading disruptions affecting nationwide air travel.

More than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled during the recent one-day flight attendant strike. Flight delays and cancellations continue days after the strike as the airline works to recover operations.

WestJet flight cancellations fell sharply to 16 on August 4, down from over 300 on August 3 after a flight attendants' strike. The airline is recovering but some disruptions remain.

WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights across Canada today. The ongoing flight attendant strike remains the main cause of cancellations.

On August 5, 2026, 21 US airports were under FAA delay programmes totaling 28, with Seattle-Tacoma experiencing the longest ground stop. Thunderstorms and weather-related issues drove most delays.

WestJet canceled hundreds of flights starting August 2 due to a strike by 4,400 flight attendants. Travelers, including Scouts Canada groups stranded abroad, face ongoing delays and costly rebookings.

WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3 amid a one-day flight attendant strike. Recovery efforts continue with ongoing cancellations and delays affecting domestic and international routes.

More than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled on August 4 amid a flight attendant strike. Tentative deal reached; airline enters recovery phase with multi-day restoration ahead.

WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3, 2026, due to a one-day flight attendant strike. The airline continues recovering with ongoing cancellations on August 4.