The WestJet headquarters building is seen through razor wire as WestJet flight attendants hold a "Day of Action" while union members vote on a possible strike in Calgary, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

By The Canadian Press

The latest: WestJet flight attendants go on strike

Aug 2, 2026 | 6:22 AM

After failing to reach a deal on a new contract, WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants are now on strike.

Both CUPE Ontario, the union representing the flight attendants, and airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed early Sunday morning.

Here’s the latest on the strike. All times are Eastern:

Shortly after 2 a.m.

The union announces flight attendants are on strike. The airline also announces the move.

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2:14 a.m.

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5:59 a.m.

Toronto’s Pearson airport announces on social media that WestJet has suspended all flights due to the labour disruption.

9:06 a.m.

CUPE Ontario posts on social media that its members are picketing at Pearson International Airport at Terminal 3.  

The latest: WestJet flight attendants go on strike

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