WestJet Flight Attendants Strike | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

WestJet flight attendants, representing 4,400 crew members, have gone on strike over unpaid ground time before and after flights — already canceling 500 flights and disrupting 250,000 travelers. The union says the airline’s credit hour system doesn’t fairly compensate for essential work, while WestJet claims its offer included a major wage boost and pay for all hours worked — rejected by the union as insufficient. Travelers scramble amid holiday chaos, facing extra costs and missed plans, while both sides say they’re open to talks. The Canadian government calls the strike disappointing and…