Event Brief
WestJet lockout after flight attendants’ 72-hour strike notice
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Summary: WestJet’s flight attendants’ union issued a 72-hour strike notice, and WestJet responded with a lockout notice.
WHO: Union representing close to 4,400 WestJet flight attendants; WestJet
WHAT: Union issued a 72-hour strike notice; WestJet issued a lockout notice.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:34 AM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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