- Over 120 Air Canada flights cancelled across Canada due to flight attendants’ strike
- Major disruptions reported at Toronto Pearson and Halifax airports
- CUPE union demands better pay and compensation for unpaid duties
More than 120 Air Canada flights have been cancelled today following a strike by flight attendants, causing major travel disruptions across the country.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the strike began early Saturday and involves over 10,000 flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The workers are demanding fair pay and compensation for unpaid ground duties like passenger assistance and safety checks.
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Air Canada is facing serious travel disruptions nationwide as a large-scale strike by its flight attendants has led to the cancellation of over 120 flights. The airline’s operations have been heavily impacted, especially at Toronto Pearson International and Halifax Stanfield airports, with passengers stranded and services halted.
The strike comes after negotiations between Air Canada and CUPE broke down. The union rejected a proposed 38% wage increase over four years, stating that it doesn’t adequately address their concerns, particularly unpaid work that flight attendants perform before passengers board.
Flights to several major destinations including Montreal, Miami, Las Vegas, and New Yorkhave been suspended, affecting both domestic and international travel plans. With the summer travel season at its peak, the timing of the strike has left thousands of travelers scrambling to make alternate plans.
Air Canada has advised affected customers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The airline is offering full refunds or rebooking for cancelled flights between August 21 and September 12, though limited seat availability is making rebooking difficult for many.
In the meantime, the Canadian government is urging both parties to return to the negotiating table to resolve the situation quickly and minimize further disruption to air travel.
Passengers are advised to stay updated via official airline channels and monitor travel advisories as the strike continues to unfold.
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