Event Brief
WestJet cancels 86 flights ahead of possible strike
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: WestJet began cancelling 86 flights to prevent widespread disruptions ahead of a potential flight attendant strike.
WHO: WestJet
WHAT: Cancelled 86 flights ahead of a possible flight attendant strike
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 9:59 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To prevent widespread disruptions across its network ahead of a possible flight attendant strike.
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