Air Canada strike potential causing some concern about return flights [Video]

Air Canada is preparing for the possibility of a major shutdown as talks with its pilots’ union, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), remain deadlocked over wage demands. If an agreement is not reached soon, the airline could begin canceling flights as early as Friday, leading to a complete suspension of operations by Sept. 18.

The union, representing more than 5,200 pilots, is pushing for substantial pay increases to bring Canadian pilots’ salaries closer to those of their U.S. counterparts. Last year, American pilots secured lucrative raises amid a surge in travel demand and pilot shortages. Air Canada pilots are seeking similar gains, with wage hikes possibly above 45 per cent.

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The potential shutdown could disrupt travel for approximately 110,000 passengers daily. Air Canada and its low-cost subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, operate about 670 flights …