WestJet says all scheduled flights operating Wednesday after work stoppage

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Aug, 2026 10:12 AM

WestJet says it has returned to normal operations as it continues to re-book travellers whose flights were cancelled due to a work stoppage this past weekend.

The airline says it is operating all of its scheduled flights on Wednesday, while thanking customers for their patience during its ramp-up this week.

Data from aviation analytics company Cirium showed no WestJet flights had been cancelled Wednesday after more than 900 were grounded between Saturday and Tuesday.

Around 4,400 flight attendants walked off the job early Sunday morning after WestJet and CUPE Local 8125 couldn't reach a new contract before a strike mandate went into effect.

The air carrier and union reached a tentative deal early Monday morning.

Meanwhile, WestJet has extended the deadline to Thursday for customers to make a one-time change to their itineraries or cancel their flights with no fees.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

U.S. Homeland Security secretary calls out 'fracturing' relationship with Canada

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the "fracturing" relationship between Canada and the United States needs to be restored to ensure security in both countries.

U.S. Homeland Security secretary calls out 'fracturing' relationship with Canada

Man arrested for attempted child abduction in Surrey, B.C.

A 22-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly trying to abduct a child playing in a driveway in Metro Vancouver.

Man arrested for attempted child abduction in Surrey, B.C.

Gunfire Damages Parked Vehicle in Surrey City Centre; Police Launch Investigation

A Surrey City Centre neighbourhood was the scene of a shooting early Tuesday morning after gunfire struck a parked vehicle, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Gunfire Damages Parked Vehicle in Surrey City Centre; Police Launch Investigation

Airspaces over Vancouver, Toronto shut to low-level flights for World Cup matches

Airspace restrictions have been placed over both Toronto and Vancouver around FIFA World Cup match times, as Norad conducts what it calls "air defence operations."

Airspaces over Vancouver, Toronto shut to low-level flights for World Cup matches

Metro Vancouver union agrees to mediated talks as full-scale strike called off

The union representing more than 700 Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has agreed to resume talks with the employer with mediation from the B.C. Labour Relations Board.

Metro Vancouver union agrees to mediated talks as full-scale strike called off

Guns-for-hire networks behind Toronto shootings, including at U.S. Consulate: police

Multiple shootings in Toronto, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, have been linked to "multi-layered" gun-for-hire networks that recruit young people to carry out the crimes, police said Tuesday.