Turbulence in the Skies: Air Canada and Union Clash Over Work Order

Air Canada has paused its plans to restart operations after the union, representing 10,000 flight attendants, vowed to ignore a back-to-work order. This defiance followed the Canada Industrial Relations Board's directive to airline staff to resume duties by 2 p.m. Sunday, after government intervention.

Passengers worldwide have faced disruptions, with more than 100,000 travellers stranded during peak summer travel. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents the flight attendants, claimed the entire process has been unjust and announced plans to contest what they consider an unconstitutional order.

Despite the standoff, Air Canada had initially planned to resume flights Sunday evening, though it said that full operations would take several days to stabilize. Financial implications for both the airline and affected passengers remain significant as the situation continues to unfold.

(With inputs from agencies.)