Air Canada Suspends All Operations, Locks Out Flight Attendants In Response to Strike Action
Air Canada has suspended all operations of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge due to a strike by its 10,000 flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). And in response to CUPE commencing strike action, Air...
Tags: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, CUPE, TICO, Travel Industry Council of Ontario
Union urges Minister to reject Air Canada’s request for intervention
The union representing Air Canada’s 10,000 flight attendants has “respectfully urged” Employment Minister, Patty Hajdu “not to intervene pursuant to section 107 of the Canada Labour Code thereby permitting collective bargaining to...
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Air Canada asks federal government to intervene as flight cancellations underway
Air Canada has asked the federal government to send to prevent a strike by the airline’s 10,000 flight attendants that would be devastating for both the airline and the Canadian travelling public. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice...
Air Canada Declares an Impasse in CUPE Negotiations
Air Canada says that negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees -- representing 10,000 Flight Attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge -- have reached an impasse. The parties will be in a position to issue a statutory...
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Union “respectfully declines” Air Canada proposal for arbitration
In a post on its website, CUPE – the union representing Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights attendants – has acknowledged that it has received a proposal from Air Canada to resolve the current contract negotiations through arbitration...
Tags: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Wesley Lesosky
UPDATED: Air Canada flight attendants vote to strike “if necessary”
Air Canada’s flight attendants have voted in favour of strike action “if necessary.” The Air Canada Component of CUPE -- the union representing over 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge – said in a statement...
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New coach service links AC flyers between YGK and YYZ
Air Canada has announced the expansion of its multi-modal Landline coach service to connect the Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) in Kingston, ON with Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Toronto. The new luxury motorcoach service, featuring...
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Air Canada reports second quarter 2025 financial results
Air Canada reported its second quarter 2025 financial results today with the airline’s President and CEO, Michael Rousseau observing that: “Air Canada’s second quarter 2025 results showcase the airline's many strengths in the face of a...
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Dubai is a destination trendsetter
Dubai’s growth as a global destination icon continues to show no signs of abating, as travellers continue to arrive in increasing numbers to enjoy the multitude of unique experiences available in the world class, cosmopolitan city. The...
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Air Canada & ITA Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Air Canada and ITA Airways today announced a significant milestone in their partnership with a codeshare agreement that provides customers more convenient travel options when flying between Canada and Italy, and beyond. “We’re thrilled...
Tags: Air Canada, Canada, codeshare agreement, ITA Airways, Italy