Air Canada's unionized flight attendants have gone on strike, grounding all flights and affecting approximately 130,000 passengers daily. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants, claims Air Canada’s wage offers are insufficient and rejects arbitration attempts. Although Air Canada states senior attendants could earn an average salary of CAN$87,000 by 2027, CUPE asserts these wages fall below inflation. Uncompensated work during boarding processes is also a concern for the union. Regional flights will continue to operate amidst the strike, which is the first for the airline in 38 years.
Air Canada's unionised flight attendants have officially gone on strike, affecting 130,000 customers daily as the airline suspends all flights due to stalled wage talks.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees criticized Air Canada's wage offers as below inflation and below market value, emphasizing the need for compensation for uncompensated ground work.
Air Canada announced its senior flight attendants could earn an average of CAN$87,000 per year by 2027; however, the union rejected this wage proposal.
The strike represents Air Canada's first since 1985, and regional operators like Air Canada Jazz and PAL Airlines will continue to operate despite the disruption.
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