Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Continues Despite Government Order

Ongoing Flight Attendant Strike

• ✈️ Air Canada flights remain grounded as approximately 10,000 flight attendants continue their strike.
• ⚠️ The flight attendants have defied a government order to return to work, leading to continued disruptions.

Impact on Travelers

• 📊 An estimated 70% of Air Canada flights for the day have been cancelled, affecting a significant portion of their usual 700 daily operations.
• stranded passengers are experiencing significant delays, with some being stuck for days.

Negotiation Standoff

• 💰 Flight attendants are demanding higher wages and better benefits after months of failed negotiations.
• 📈 Air Canada has offered a 38% wage increase over 4 years, but the union deems it insufficient.
• ⏳ While there was an expectation for flights to resume by 4:00 PM today, this remains uncertain.

Passenger Information

• 📝 Affected passengers are advised to visit the Air Canada website or app to request a full refund.
• ✅ Some Air Canada Express flights are expected to operate normally.