Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has ordered binding arbitration to put an end to the strike that has grounded flights and disrupted travel

Over 10K Air Canada flight attendants locked out as strike grounds flights; union cites pay dispute as tensions with airline escalate.

As Air Canada cancels flights in anticipation of a possible strike, experts say this could result in millions of dollars of delayed claims.

Maxwell said it was frustrating because he was watching other flights get cancelled and he just wanted to know if he was good to go. “You still want to get your refund, and make sure that you’re eligible for compensation,” he said.

The airline said all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights would be cancelled amid the work stoppage. Around 130,000 customers will be affected each day that the strike continues, the company said. “Air Canada deeply regrets the effect the strike is having on customers,” it said in a brief statement early Saturday morning.

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On Thursday, Air Canada shared a statement on social media that has Canadians and some of its customers unimpressed.

Air Canada says operations will stay suspended despite the federal government ordering binding arbitration between the airline and the union representing its flight attendants.