The Air Canada flight attendants' strike started on August 16, 2025, following a 72-hour strike notice issued by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing about 10,000 flight attendants. The strike affected Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights, leading to widespread cancellations and disruptions. The strike lasted until August 19, 2025, when a tentative agreement was reached between the union and Air Canada, pending ratification by the union members. Flights began to resume on the same day, although full normalization of schedules could take 7 to 10 days.
In summary:
- Strike start date: August 16, 2025
- Strike end date with tentative agreement: August 19, 2025
- Flights affected: Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge (not Air Canada Express)
- Flights began to resume on August 19, with full recovery over the following week to 10 days.
