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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.
WestJet Cancels 276 Flights in Canada as Flight Attendant Strike Looms
WestJet cancelled 276 flights across Canada on August 1, 2026, ahead of a possible flight attendant strike starting August 2. The cancellations affected key domestic routes and came after CUPE issued a 72-hour strike notice.