# WestJet Flight Attendant Strike Begins August 2, 2026 Unless Agreement Reached

_Jul 31 07:22_

Tags: Air Canada, WestJet, Canada, Europe, airline, safety & operations, industry news

WestJet's 4,400+ flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a potential work stoppage beginning at midnight on August 2, 2026. The airline has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30 and August 4

## Summary

WestJet's more than 4,400 flight attendants have given the airline a 72-hour strike notice, coinciding with a lockout notice from the airline. The strike is set to begin at midnight on Sunday, August 2, 2026, unless a negotiated settlement is reached or the Canadian government intervenes. WestJet has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30, 2026, and August 4, 2026. Guests can make a one-time change or cancellation at no additional cost. The airline is preparing to operate a reduced schedule and is proactively managing changes and cancellations. Rival Air Canada has also issued guidelines for stranded passengers, offering standby options at no extra cost based on seat availability and dedicated check-in counters for WestJet customers rebooked on Air Canada flights. For WestJet passengers potentially stranded in Europe, EC 261/2004 or UK261 protections apply, as a strike is not considered an extraordinary event, requiring the airline to rebook passengers to their final destination on the earliest possible flights

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Air Canada, WestJet).

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/07/31/westjet-flight-attendant-strike-begins-sunday-august-2-2026-at-midnight-unless-agreement-is-reached?omhide=true) — WestJet Flight Attendant Strike Begins Sunday (August 2, 2026) At Midnight Unless Agreement Is Reached

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