Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants defy return-to-work order
Summary
Air Canada stopped plans to restart flights after the union for flight attendants decided not to follow an order to return to work. The strike affected about 130,000 travelers each day, and the government ordered the attendants back to work to prevent further disruption. Air Canada aims to resume flights by Monday evening, but some flights may be canceled over the next week.Key Facts
- Air Canada suspended restart plans because flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.
- The strike impacted around 130,000 travelers per day.
- The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered flight attendants back to work by 2 p.m. Sunday.
- Air Canada planned to resume flights Sunday evening but now expects to do so by Monday.
- The strike began early Saturday, affecting 700 daily flights.
- The government intervened due to economic concerns and the impacts of U.S. tariffs.
- Airline and union negotiations have been ongoing for about eight months without agreement.
- Passengers can request refunds or alternative travel through Air Canada’s website or app.
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