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Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet go on strike

Published August 3, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC

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WestJet flight attendants officially began a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights during a busy Canadian summer holiday weekend. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 8125, which represents approximately 4,400 cabin crew members, initiated the walkout after failing to reach a new collective agreement with the airline. The job action has forced the carrier to ground its mainline fleet and suspend new bookings until at least August 5, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling for alternative travel arrangements.