Canada NewsWestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline loomsWestJet cancels flightsPhoto: The Canadian Press A WestJet plane takes off 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 McIntoshSome travellers headed into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet began its first round of cancellations ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants. The airline announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights were scrubbed. WestJet said the route with the highest number of cancellations was Toronto to Vancouver, with four. CUPE, in a response, said the update from WestJet sounded like an email the airline sent to its employees on Friday.