Air Canada Flights Will Slowly Resume—After Tentative Deal Reached To End Strike

Core Points - Air Canada and its unionized flight attendants reached a tentative contract deal, potentially ending a strike that affected half a million passengers [1][2] - The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents the 10,000 striking workers and confirmed the end of the strike following mediation with Air Canada [2] - The tentative agreement requires all striking flight attendants to return to work immediately, with operations gradually resuming [3] Flight Operations - Air Canada plans to restart operations starting Tuesday evening, but full restoration may take up to a week due to logistical complexities [4] - The airline has already canceled 437 flights on Tuesday, which is 73% of its scheduled flights for the day, following 602 cancellations on Monday [6] - Customers with confirmed bookings for operational flights are advised to go to the airport, while others will receive full refunds or rebooking options [5] Tentative Agreement Details - The union has not disclosed specific details about the tentative deal, but plans to hold zoom presentations for members to discuss the contract and voting rights [7]