WestJet cabin crew go on strike, more than 300 flights canceled
More than 4,400 cabin crew members have launched strike action after nearly 11 months of contract negotiations, forcing…
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WestJet flight attendants begin strike, hundreds of flights cancelled
Flight attendants at Canadian airline WestJet have gone on strike on Sunday, August 2, after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement. The strike involves approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The walkout began at 12:01 a.m. Mountain Time after a 72-hour […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth2 Aug
Massive Expansion: WestJet Launches 13 New Destinations [Full List Here]
It's looking like a busy summer for the Canadian carrier!
WestJet flight attendants threaten strike over unpaid work dispute
Cabin crew could walk off the job on Aug. 2 unless Canada’s second-largest airline reaches a new labor agreement
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier30 Jul
Less Than 72 Hours: 4,400 WestJet Flight Attendants On Verge Of August 2nd Strike
A potential strike at WestJet looms, with 72-hour notice given, as the airline and its cabin crew remain deadlocked over unpaid work and compensation.
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WestJet Flight Attendants Issue 72-Hour Strike Warning
The airline responded with a lockout notice on Thursday.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile30 Jul
WestJet responds to 72-hour cabin crew strike threat with own deadline
Canadian carrier WestJet has responded to threats of a possible flight attendant strike by issuing its own 72-hour…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux30 Jul
NDP Backs WestJet Flight Attendants as Public Supports Fight Against Unpaid Work
WestJet cabin crew, represented by CUPE 8125, are preparing for possible strike action as early as August 2; calling for fair wages and an end to unpaid labour.
AviationSource News•Len Varley30 Jul
WestJet Allowing Passengers To Make Free Changes To Flights As Strike Looms
WestJet's flexible travel policy aims to ease the impact of potential strike action on summer travel plans.
WestJet Cancels 27 US Routes: See Full List Of Affected Flights Now
They involve multiple Canadian airports, but especially one in particular. See all the cut routes here!
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WestJet Adds Five New Routes
Service will start in November and December.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile20 JulTR
WestJet Cabin Crew’s Potential Strike and Flight Cancellations
On July 15, 2026, WestJet announced the results of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) strike authorisation vote around WestJet Cabin Crew’s members. The Canadian worker’s union is based on representing its members by advocating for better safety, pay and benefits. The result could potentially affect thousands of flights if strike action proceeds. WestJet […]
Travel Radar•Gimbiya Barde19 JulA
WestJet Flight Attendants Vote to Authorize Strike
The airline and CUPE 8125 have been negotiating for a new contract for several months.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile15 JulA
WestJet charts growth with 13 737-10s
WestJet has signed long-term lease agreements with Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 13 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, supporting the airline’s fleet renewal and growth strategy. The agreement follows ACG’s delivery of two Boeing 737-8s to the Canadian carrier in February 2026. ACG expects to deliver the first Boeing 737-10 from its orderbook to WestJet once the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm15 Jul
WestJet to receive world’s first Boeing 737 MAX 10 from ACG
Canadian airline will take 13 leased aircraft in addition to its own order for 60 jets
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier15 JulAI
WestJet Sources 13 MAX10s From ACG
Canada’s WestJet still had options on 25 Boeing MAX 10s directly with the OEM. But it has decided not to
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman15 JulAN
WestJet Secures Lease for 13 New Boeing 737-10 Aircraft from Aviation Capital Group
Aviation News – Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed long-term lease agreements with Canadian carrier WestJet for thirteen Boeing 737-10 aircraft. The multi-aircraft agreement supports...
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WestJet leads North America in on-time performance for the second month in a row
WestJet is celebrating another milestone in operational excellence, securing a place among the world’s most on-time airlines for the second month in a row. Earning back-to-back accolades in the Cirium On-Time Performance Report, WestJet is the most on-time airline in North America for the month of June and the entirety of Q2, a new record milestone. In […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum10 Jul
WestJet Tops North America for On-Time Performance in May
According to Cirium data, WestJet has topped on-time performance for North America in May, also becoming the only Canadian carrier in the top 10 airlines globally.
AviationSource News•Len Varley29 Jun
Air Canada Vs. WestJet Vs. Porter: Which Carrier Has The Most Leg Room?
A closer look at the legroom available on Canada's top airlines.