How the looming Air Canada strike could impact Saskatchewan flights
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Travellers are going to need to keep a close eye on their itinerary as we head towards the weekend, with Air Canada potentially going on strike.
Travellers are going to need to keep a close eye on their itinerary as we head towards the weekend, with Air Canada potentially going on strike.
With multiple Air Canada flights out of Saskatchewan every day, problems could arise quickly.
After stalled contract negotiations between Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association, the airline put out a news release on Monday saying its operations are not currently affected.
But if an agreement is not reached by Friday, Air Canada will begin winding down operations, preparing to issue a 72-hour lockout notice as early as Sunday.
Thousands of people flying in and out of the Regina International Airport could feel the impact.
“Currently Air Canada offers three flights a day to Vancouver and three flights a day to Toronto. It’s a major carrier for this airport,” Regina airport CEO James Bogusz said.
Bogusz pointed to the turbulence airports have felt throughout the summer with the WestJet labour disruption and now Air Canada’s potential strike.
“We’re all very concerned about what might happen this weekend,” he said. “Let’s see how this week unfolds. A lot can happen between now and the weekend.”
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