Air Canada takes several important steps to resolve the labor strike that began Saturday. They’ve gotten to a tentative agreement with the union representing their flight attendants. This deal, which was announced Tuesday, is expected to create positive change in working conditions and incomes for more than 10,000 flight attendants.
The new tentative agreement includes substantial pay increases and other wage improvements for employees. It creates a compensation model based on the time spent on the tarmac with aircraft. These modifications are intended to alleviate issues flight attendants have raised and provide greater overall compensation. Voting on this tentative agreement will begin in the coming days, giving flight attendants an opportunity to weigh in on these proposed changes.
On the heels of these changes, Air Canada is increasing the heat. Mark Nasr, the airline’s Chief Operations Officer, recently noted that the company is currently ahead of its restoration timeline. By Friday, though, services should be back at close to full capacity. To reduce travel disruptions to the fullest extent possible for travelers affected by the worker strike.
On August 22, 2025, Air Canada released a press release detailing these updates at 4:00 am, which was later revised at 5:33 am. In communicating to customers, the airline demonstrates its transparency as it grapples with unexpected complexity and difficulty.
The United flight attendants’ union approved a strike. In answer, Air Canada rushed to the table negotiating terms that would prove mutually beneficial. The airline’s successful negotiation of a tentative deal represents a crucial step in resolving the labor dispute and restoring normal operations.
Air Canada has been working diligently to ensure that it adheres to its operational plans while addressing the needs of its workforce. We wish the company continued success in serving all their new passengers well, as they continue to navigate these recent storms.
