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Air Canada suspended 16 weekly flights to four Cuban cities as Cuba’s aviation fuel shortage worsens amid U.S. oil sanctions, with empty jets being sent from Canada to repatriate about 3,000 Canadian visitors; Canada remains Cuba’s top source of tourists.
Air Canada has suspended its four Cuba destinations from Toronto and Montreal due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island, with a NOTAM indicating no jet fuel will be available at Cuban airports until at least 11 March; about 3,000 customers in Cuba will be repatriated in coming days. The crisis stems from Cuba's reliance on Venezuelan oil amid US sanctions, and while WestJet and Air Transat have not yet paused Cuba service, Air Canada will monitor the situation and restart flights when feasible.
Peel Region police charged Arsalan Chaudhary, 43, after he entered Canada from Dubai and surrendered in Toronto in connection with the 2023 Pearson airport gold heist, described as the largest in Canadian history. Chaudhary faces theft over $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and was held for a bail hearing. Police say two groups were involved—Air Canada employees and outsiders—and Chaudhary helped plan the theft and move the 400 kilograms of gold (worth more than $20 million) out of Canada; seven other suspects have been arrested previously and warrants remain for others.
Air Canada flight attendants, with 99.1% voting against the company's wage offer, are heading to mediation and potentially arbitration after a major strike and government intervention, highlighting ongoing tensions over wages and labor rights in the airline industry.
Air Canada flight attendants overwhelmingly rejected a proposed wage agreement, leading to a dispute that will now be resolved through mediation and possibly arbitration, amid ongoing tensions over pay and working conditions.
An Air Canada Rouge flight from Toronto to Las Vegas was diverted to Chicago due to a disruptive passenger, prompting an FAA investigation; the flight later continued to Las Vegas, arriving about three hours late.
Air Canada, after a recent flight attendant strike, has updated its policy to cover reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as accommodations and transportation for affected passengers, aiming to improve customer care and restore operations, though the situation highlights ongoing labor disputes in the airline industry.
Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing over 10,000 flight attendants and cabin crew, ending an eight-month strike that disrupted summer travel. Flights are gradually resuming, though full restoration will take over a week, amid ongoing negotiations over pay and benefits. The strike's resolution was facilitated by government intervention, and the union plans to put the settlement to a vote.
Air Canada and its striking flight attendants' union have reached a tentative agreement after a strike that disrupted half a million travelers, with union members still needing to approve the deal. The negotiations focused on pay for ground work and wage increases, amid government intervention and legal challenges. The deal offers some progress, but the final approval is pending union members' ratification.
Air Canada cabin crew strike has entered its fourth day amid ongoing negotiations, with the union refusing to return to work despite a government order, leading to widespread flight cancellations and passenger frustration. The dispute centers around wages and unpaid work, with support from other Canadian unions and potential government intervention.
Air Canada and its flight attendants union resumed negotiations after a strike that disrupted flights and affected travelers during peak summer travel, despite legal orders for the union to return to work. The union refuses to end the strike, citing unresolved issues over pay and working conditions, while the airline faces significant cancellations and passenger frustrations. The situation remains tense with ongoing legal and labor disputes.
Air Canada has canceled nearly 2,600 flights due to a strike by flight attendants who are defying an order to end their strike, impacting operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
A labor dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants has led to a strike, grounding about 700 flights daily and affecting 500,000 passengers, causing widespread frustration, rebooking issues, and additional expenses for travelers, despite legal orders to return to work.
Air Canada has suspended all flights due to a strike by 10,000 flight attendants who refused a government back-to-work order, leading to widespread cancellations and impacting around 500,000 passengers. The dispute centers on pay for boarding time, with the union demanding fair compensation, while the airline considers the strike unlawful. The situation remains unresolved, causing significant disruption to travel plans.
Union leaders representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are prepared to face jail rather than comply with a government-ordered return to work, as the strike over wages continues amidst government-imposed arbitration and legal battles, significantly disrupting flights and costing the airline millions.