Air Canada offering flexible rebooking in advance of possible pilot strike

Kelli Rickard August 28, 2024 11:02 am Last Updated on February 8, 2026 3:47 pm

As the threat of a pilot strike looms, Air Canada is offering passengers flexible rebooking options.

Its 5,400 pilots could strike as early as September 17th.

The airline says there has been significant progress in negotiations and they hope to reach a deal.

In the meantime, due to the current uncertainty of travel plans, the company is offering a goodwill policy.

It will allow customers booked for travel from September 15th to 23rd to make changes at no extra cost.

Find out more about Air Canada’s policy here.

As federal conciliation with ALPA ends, we remain committed to a negotiated settlement and are providing our customers flexibility with their imminent travel plans.

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— Air Canada (@AirCanada) August 27, 2024

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Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.