Air Canada suspended all operations after over 10,000 flight attendants went on strike early Saturday due to failed contract talks with the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The strike affects about 130,000 travelers daily and could strand 25,000 Canadians abroad during peak summer travel. The key issues are pay and unpaid work time. Air Canada offered a 38% total compensation increase over four years, while the union demands higher wages to keep pace with inflation. The airline warned restarting operations could take up to a week after a deal is reached. Travelers can request refunds or alternative flights, though options are limited due to high summer demand.
Air Canada suspended all operations after over 10,000 flight attendants went on strike early Saturday due to failed contract talks with the Canadian U...
