MONTREAL — Air Canada is preparing for a potential shutdown of most operations next week as contract talks with its pilots' union near an impasse.
MONTREAL — Air Canada is preparing for a potential shutdown of most operations next week as contract talks with its pilots' union near an impasse.
Here are five things Canadians should know about the situation, and how it could affect travel plans:Air Canada said Monday that a 72-hour strike or lockout notice could be issued as early as Sunday, Sept. 15. At that point, the airline would begin winding down operations, a process that would take place gradually over three days. The airline says its"managed shutdown" plan is meant to minimize airport chaos and prevent travellers from being stranded.
If you choose to keep your booking and a strike or lockout notice is issued and your flight is cancelled, Air Canada will notify you and you'll be eligible for a full refund. What if my flight is scheduled for later in the month? How long could disruptions at Air Canada last? If a work stoppage occurs, Air Canada says it will make every effort to resume normal operations as quickly as possible once a settlement with its pilots is reached. But it could take seven to 10 days to restore the system to full capacity in the wake of a complete shutdown. The airline says it will expand its existing goodwill policy around changes and cancellations beyond Sept. 23 if necessary.
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