Air Canada to cancel flights ahead of possible cabin crew strike
Air Canada prepares for complete shutdown of operations
- Air Canada is preparing for a complete operational shutdown by the weekend, with flight cancellations beginning on Thursday and escalating through Friday, leading to a full cessation of services by Saturday.
- This action follows a 72-hour strike notice from the union representing approximately 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, prompting the airline to issue a lockout notice.
- The ongoing contract dispute has reached an impasse, with the union citing what it calls flight attendants’ “poverty wages” and unpaid labour as key unresolved issues.
- Customers whose flights are cancelled will be notified and are eligible for a full refund, with Air Canada also arranging alternative travel options through other carriers.
- Business organisations have voiced significant concern over the potential strike's economic impact, particularly on the summer tourism season and Canadian small businesses, urging a swift resolution.