Air Canada on strike

It’s official; as of midnight tonight Air Canada customer service and sales staff are on strike. 

After failing to reach an agreement with the airline the union of Canadian Auto Workers, which represents the employees, workers decided to walk off the job. Union president Ken Lewenza says the union agrees with Air Canada on some issues but remains in conflict on important issues such as pensions and wages.

Air Canada insists it will remain fully on schedule even in the event of a strike. To minimize delays the airline has given some tips to travelers. One is to check in online, the second is to arrive early at the airport, and oddly enough the third is to avoid traveling with luggage.

Many Canadians will find their travel plans in array, but Air Canada assures everyone this will not be the case.