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WestJet Strike Countdown: What to Do If You're Flying This Long Weekend

  Published July 31, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief If you've got a WestJet flight booked for this weekend, here's the situation in one line: a strike or a lockout could ground the airline's cabin crew as early as Saturday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time / Sunday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. MT — right at the start of the busy August long weekend. Nothing has happened yet. WestJet and the union representing its roughly 4,400 flight attendants, CUPE Local 8125, are both still at the table. But both sides have now filed the legal paperwork that makes a work stoppage possible within days, so this is the moment to actually check your booking rather than hope it sorts itself out. HOW WE GOT HERE Flight attendants voted 99.4% in favour of a strike mandate back on July 15. On July 30, the union issued a 72-hour strike notice over wages and unpaid ground work — CUPE says the average flight attendant does about 35 hours a month of unpaid boarding, security, and delay-related work...
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US Futures Rise as Inflation Report Anticipation Grows

As the US stock market opens today, investors are greeted with a slight uptick in futures, signaling a cautious optimism. The focus is now shifting towards the upcoming inflation report, which is expected to play a pivotal role in the Federal Reserve’s decision-making process regarding interest rate adjustments.

  • Market Movement: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are all experiencing modest gains, with the Dow coming off its best week of the year.
  • Inflation Expectations: The market is on edge with the Consumer Price Index update for April looming, which could indicate whether inflation remains persistent into Q2.
  • GameStop Surge: Shares of GameStop soared nearly 40% in pre-market trading, reigniting interest in meme stocks, partly due to the return of “Roaring Kitty,” a key figure in the 2021 meme stock phenomenon.
  • Netflix’s Rebound: Analysts attribute Netflix’s recent 12% rally to a combination of factors, including strategic decisions and anticipation for their upcoming Upfront presentation.

Investors are now bracing for a week filled with economic releases that could serve as significant catalysts for the market’s direction. The anticipation is palpable, with many hoping for signs of a faster inflation descent that could set the stage for potential rate cuts later this year.

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