AI Overview
Can't generate an AI overview right now. Try again later.
Air Canada narrowly avoided a strike in September when it reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union, averting a strike that would have affected 670 flights and 110,000 passengers daily.
Show more
Show less
However, negotiations with flight attendants are ongoing, and a potential strike could be looming, with the main issue being unpaid work.
Pilots' Strike Avoided:
- Air Canada reached a last-minute deal with the Air Line Pilots Association in September, averting a potential strike that would have impacted 670 flights and 110,000 passengers daily.
- The tentative agreement, which was ratified by union members, was reached after over a year of negotiations.
- Pilots were seeking wages that would narrow the gap with their American counterparts.
Flight Attendants' Potential Strike:
- Negotiations between Air Canada and its flight attendants' union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are ongoing.
- The main issue is the practice of flight attendants working "for free" during boarding, deboarding, and other duties for which they are not currently paid, reports CBC.
- The union is pushing for a new contract that includes payment for all hours worked, including time spent on the ground.
- A potential strike could impact passengers, with CBC reporting that Air Canada is preparing contingency plans in case of a strike.
Key Issues:
Wage disparities:
Pilots were seeking to close the wage gap with their American counterparts.
Unpaid work:
Flight attendants are seeking to be paid for all hours worked, including time spent on the ground.
Impact on passengers:
A strike could lead to flight cancellations and significant disruptions for passengers.
Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
Apr 1, 2025 · In August, Air Canada pilots, part of the Air Line Pilots Association, voted in favour of a strike. A tentative deal was reached in September ...
Apr 2, 2025 · The union representing thousands of flight attendants says its members may strike following their contract expiration on March 31, 2025.
Flight attendants for Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge are back at the bargaining table after their 10-year collective agreement came to an end on Monday.
Find out what to do in case of flight disruptions, delays, or cancelations, for flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, or Air Canada Express.
People also ask
What happens if my airline goes on strike Canada?
Pilots' strike - When travelling within Canada
Rebooking you for free on another flight, even if it's a competitor. A full refund of any unused portion of the flight, in the original form of payment, if you decide not to travel anymore.
What happens if Air Canada cancels my flight?
If none of the rebooking options provided to you accommodate your needs, and your flight is disrupted by three hours or more, or cancelled, you can request a refund the unused portion of your ticket.
How much does an Air Canada pilot make?
The estimated total pay range for a Pilot at Air Canada is $60K–$143K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Pilot base salary at Air Canada is $100K per year. The average additional pay is $10K per year, which could include cash bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips.
Mar 31, 2025 · CUPE represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants who are pushing to end unpaid work as part of ongoing labour ...
Oct 10, 2024 · Air Canada averted a strike in September by reaching a last-minute deal with the union, which represents more than 5,200 of its pilots. But the ...
Mar 31, 2025 · CUPE represents 10000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants who are pushing to end unpaid work as part of ongoing labour ...
Get the latest update on flight disruptions, flight delays and possibly cancellations, affected airports are listed by date, region and cities.
Apr 1, 2025 · 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants may go on strike. 'Unpaid work won't fly,' campaign says. Flight attendants average 35 hours of unpaid work ...
Because of a possible strike by Swissport employees at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), we understand that you may want to make alternate travel ...