WestJet flight attendants began a strike Sunday after failed contract talks, disrupting operations
The strike comes during the busy summer travel season
Aug 02, 2026
05:38 pm
What's the storyWestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, has witnessed a strike by its flight attendants.
The action was taken after the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 4,400 cabin crew members at WestJet, failed to reach an agreement on pay.
WestJet flight attendants commenced a strike on Sunday after contract negotiations failed. The Canadian Union of Public…
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Over 300 flights had been canceled as of early Sunday, disrupting travel plans for many during a holiday weekend in Canada
The carrier had canceled 615 flights as of mid-morning Sunday, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.
Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have gone on strike over pay disputes
Following a stretch of failed talks, WestJet flight attendants staged a walkout early Sunday morning.
