Air Canada has cancelled flights as a strike looms. Here’s what it means
Summary
Air Canada has started canceling flights due to a potential strike by flight attendants over wage disputes. If no agreement is reached, significant disruptions are expected, including a full halt of flights by Saturday. The airline and the union disagree over compensation terms after months of negotiations.Key Facts
- Air Canada is canceling flights ahead of a possible strike by its flight attendants.
- The strike stems from a compensation dispute with more than 10,500 flight attendants.
- The airline plans to cancel about 500 flights by Friday evening.
- All flights are expected to stop by early Saturday morning if no agreement is reached.
- Air Canada Express regional flights will still operate, covering around 20% of daily passengers.
- The main issue is that Air Canada’s offered wage increases do not meet union requests.
- Since 2000, starting wages for flight attendants have only increased by $3 per hour, despite high inflation.
- The union claims Air Canada's recent proposal includes a 38% pay increase over four years, which they dispute as inadequate.
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