Air Canada Strike 2025: Up to 500 Flights Could Be Cancelled This Weekend

Air Canada could cancel up to 500 flights today as 10,000 flight attendants prepare to strike starting Saturday at 1 a.m.

The dispute is over higher wages and pay for unpaid work like boarding passengers or waiting at the airport.

Flight attendants are key to passenger safety, and many believe they should be paid for all hours worked, not just when the plane is moving.

With peak summer travel in full swing, this could hit Canada’s tourism industry hard… and the government is worried.

This comes just two weeks after Air Canada missed earnings expectations and reported lower profits than last year… sending the stock down 12%.

One key reason: fewer Canadians are flying to the U.S., thanks to rising costs and political tensions.

A strike adds even more pressure… airlines are sensitive to earnings, travel trends, and labour uncertainty, which can also make investors nervous.

If you’re travelling this weekend, double-check your flight status before heading to the airport.