Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible strike by flight attendants
- Air Canada plans to start canceling flights in Montreal on August 14 as it prepares for a potential strike by approximately 10,000 flight attendants expected this weekend.
- The cancellations follow stalled contract talks and an impasse reached Tuesday between Air Canada and its flight attendants' union over wages and work conditions.
- Air Canada plans a phased wind-down of most operations to minimize disruption, while providing alternative travel options through partnerships with other carriers despite limited capacity.
- Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau expressed sorrow over how the ongoing conflict could affect passengers, partners, and the communities connected to the airline, while the union accused the company of ignoring fundamental concerns.
- Customers with canceled flights traveling August 15–18 can change flights for free or get refunds, but up to 130,000 daily passengers including international travelers could face significant disruptions.
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