Event Brief
WestJet cancels trips amid flight attendant strike
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Summary: WestJet canceled trips after labor talks with its flight attendants' union broke down.
WHO: WestJet and the union representing 4,400 flight attendants
WHAT: WestJet canceled trips amid a strike by flight attendants after labor talks broke down.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 4:47 AM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: Labor talks broke down between WestJet and the union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
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