Travellers wait at the check-in for cancelled WestJet flights at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Sunday, August 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

WestJet flight cancellations tapering off as airline ramps back up after strike

by The Canadian Press August 5, 2026

written by The Canadian Press August 5, 2026

By Sammy Hudes Flight disruptions at WestJet appeared to be tailing off Tuesday as the airline ramps up following a brief work stoppage over the long weekend. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium showed 16 WestJet flights scheduled for Tuesday had been cancelled, as of 4 p.m. ET. That comes a...

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