According to the airline, plans were already being made to start suspending operations ahead of the potential work stoppage, with cancellations starting as early as Friday.
pilots or a lockout by the company inching closer, travellers may be wondering what rights they have and what they can do if their
The 72-hour shutdown or strike notice period could begin any time after midnight on Sunday, with operations expected to come to a complete halt by Sept. 18. Customers who choose to keep their flight but then have it cancelled due to a work stoppage will be notified within 48 hours of their planned departure and rebooked with the “best available options,” according to Air Canada’s website.If the flight is cancelled outright by the airline, passengers will be eligible for a full refund regardless of fare type and no cancellation fees will apply.
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