Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Return-to-Work Order Amid Pay Dispute

Flight Attendant Strike Continues

• ✈️ Air Canada flight attendants continued their strike, defying a government order to return to work.
• 💰 The core issue is pay, with flight attendants stating they are only compensated while a plane is in motion, not during boarding or between flights.
• 🏛️ The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered airline staff back to work by 2:00 PM, but protests persisted.

Impact on Travelers and Operations

• 🌍 The strike has significantly impacted travel, stranding over 130,000 travelers worldwide during the peak summer season.
• 📉 Air Canada announced it would resume flights by tomorrow evening, but not before further cancellations, including six at DFW airport today.

Related Protests and Negotiations

• 📢 Flight attendants for PSA Airlines, a regional carrier for American Airlines, are also planning protests over a proposed single-digit raise after years of negotiations.
• 📈 This contrasts with American Airlines flight attendants, who have reportedly received raises exceeding 20%.