Travelweek iconTravelweekJul 29, 2026 ~1 min source read

WestJet strike deadline looms as flight attendant talks continue

TORONTO — The industry is watching the clock as the strike deadline nears for WestJet and its 4,400 flight attendants. While labour negotiations between the airline and its flight attendants are ongoing, a strike could come as soon as Sunday, Aug.

WestJet strike deadline looms as flight attendant talks continue
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TORONTO — The industry is watching the clock as the strike deadline nears for WestJet and its 4,400 flight attendants.

While labour negotiations between the airline and its flight attendants are ongoing, a strike could come as soon as Sunday, Aug.

WestJet's flexible change and cancellation policy applies to scheduled travel between July 30 and Aug.

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TORONTO — The industry is watching the clock as the strike deadline nears for WestJet and its 4,400 flight attendants. While labour negotiations between the airline and its flight attendants are ongoing, a strike could come as soon as Sunday, Aug. WestJet's flexible change and cancellation policy applies to scheduled travel between July 30 and Aug.

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  • 2, following the end of the federally mandated cooling-off period.
  • 4, 2026, allowing eligible passengers to change or cancel their flights if they wish to adjust their travel plans while negotiations continue.
  • Travellers booked on WestJet Encore service or codeshare flights run by airline partners including Delta will not be affected by a strike.

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