WestJet flight attendants began a strike on Aug 2 2026 after talks failed. Hundreds of flights cancelled, about 250,000 passengers hit. Affects Canada plus international routes including the US, Europe and Caribbean. This follows a 2024 WestJet mechanics strike, making it the second major labour action in roughly two years. Company offered wage hikes totaling around 36 percent over four years plus new duty pay for ground work. Union rejected it as not enough and wants stronger ground pay closer to Air Canada levels. Airline offers refunds and rebooking but many passengers report limited options and being left scrambling.
⚡ BREAKING: WestJet flight attendants strike in Canada: over 4,000 CUPE workers walk off the job after contract talks fail, triggering 309 flight cancellations network-wide during peak summer travel #Geopolitics #Defensehttps://t.co/gVvUSZmhtI
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