Media focus remains on passenger service, but air cargo will also be impacted by a strike.
Air Canada reports that the mandatory 72-hour notice of a strike or lockout could be issued as early as 0001 hours on September 15, meaning the earliest a strike could start is 0001 hours, Wednesday, September 18. Air Canada also notes that they could commence suspending flights as early as September 15.
The Air Canada September 9 news release comments as follows with regard to Air Cargo.
Cargo operations will also be affected. Each day, Air Canada Cargo carries in the belly holds of its aircraft and air freighters perishable or live commercial goods, components for manufacturers, and other time-sensitive items for Canadians. Already, the airline has begun limiting acceptance of some of these goods given average shipment timelines.
At this time the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) has not issued any new bulletins.
The latest update from Air Canada can be accessed here…
FMA will keep the membership informed as new information becomes available.
