Associated Capital Group(US:AC) 第一财经·2025-08-16 08:47Core Viewpoint - Air Canada has announced a sudden suspension of all flights due to a strike by its flight attendants, impacting travel during the peak summer season [3]. Impact on China-Canada Routes - Air Canada's flight attendants began their strike on August 16, leading to a complete halt of operations, including the cancellation of all flights to and from China, Japan, and South Korea [6][7]. - The strike has caused a surge in ticket prices for alternative routes, with prices for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver exceeding 30,000 yuan for connecting flights and direct flights being sold out [7][8]. Slow Recovery of China-Canada Routes - The recovery of flight capacity between China and Canada has been slower compared to the US, with only 254 round-trip flights recorded in July 2025, representing 26.1% of pre-pandemic levels [11]. - Restrictions on the number of flights operated by mainland Chinese airlines to Canada have contributed to high ticket prices, with economy class tickets often exceeding 20,000 yuan [13]. - Although the Canadian Transportation Agency lifted some restrictions in October 2024, the current flight capacity has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels, which exceeded 70 flights per week [14].