Air Canada's Flight Attendants Strike Ends After Historic 40-Year Wait

In a historic move, Air Canada's unionized flight attendants have called off their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with the airline. This marks the first strike by the cabin crew in 40 years, a decision that has disrupted travel plans for hundreds of thousands of passengers.

The strike, which lasted nearly four days, forced the airline to withdraw its earnings guidance for the third quarter and the full year. Air Canada announced it will resume operations gradually, with a full restoration requiring approximately a week. The Canadian Union of Public Employees confirmed through social media that they had reached a mediation agreement.

Flight operations were significantly affected, with numerous flights canceled over the next week. Air Canada's executive VP, Mark Nasr, stated that a team of 5,000 employees is working to rebook affected passengers. The strike was triggered by unresolved negotiations over compensation for ground work, with the union pressing for improvements akin to those achieved by their counterparts at U.S. airlines.

(With inputs from agencies.)