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- BBC News
Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of potential strike
Canada's largest airline will begin suspending flights on Thursday after the union representing its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice. Air Canada will begin gradually suspending flights over that period, the carrier said, warning that passengers without confirmed flights should not go to the airport. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, provided a strike notice early on Wednesday after reaching an impasse in contract union said that it has bargained in good faith but Air Canada "refused to address" core issues, such as proposals on wages, and unpaid work. The airline said on Tuesday night that it had received a union counteroffer seeking "exorbitant increases" and that CUPE had rejected an offer to enter binding, third-party strike is set to begin at about 01:00 EST (05:00 GMT) on airline - which operates in 64 countries with a fleet of 259 aircraft - said the unplanned shutdown is "a major risk" to the company and its employees. The flight disruption could affect 130,000 daily customers, including 25,000 Canadians, amid the peak summer travel period."By optimally positioning aircraft and crews ahead of a possible stoppage, Air Canada will be able to provide required routine maintenance and more quickly restore regular service," the Montreal-based company said on Wednesday in response to the strike first Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights will be cancelled on Thursday, with additional flights on Friday also expected to be grounded.A "complete cessation of flying" will begin on Saturday, the airline said. Air Canada Express flights, which carry about 20% of Air Canada's daily customers, will not be whose flights are cancelled will be notified and will receive a full refund, the airline said. The company has also made arrangements with other Canadian and foreign carriers to provide customers alternative travel options. Customers will be notified of alternative options, but they could take time or might not be immediately possible. Toronto's Pearson International Airport - Canada's largest airport - said on Wednesday on X that it is closely monitoring the situation, and advised travellers to check directly with Air Canada for flight information. In contract negotiations, the carrier said it offered flight attendants a 38% increase in total compensation over four years, with a 25% raise in the first year. CUPE said the offer is "below inflation, below market value, below minimum wage" and would still leave flight attendants unpaid for some hours of work, including boarding and waiting at airports ahead of union asserted that it has bargained in good faith with the airline for more than eight months but Air Canada instead sought government-directed arbitration."When we stood strong together, Air Canada didn't come to the table in good faith," CUPE said in a statement to its members. "Instead, they called on the federal government to step in and take those rights away."Earlier this month, 99.7% of employees represented by the union voted for a strike.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
TSA makes MAJOR change that'll impact how fliers prove their identity
The Transportation Security Administration is now accepting a new, free form of identification through mobile apps, making airport security checks faster for travelers. More than 250 airports across the US have begun accepting digital IDs stored on smartphones, per its website. This new system allows passengers to use state-issued digital driver's licenses or ID cards via their phone's wallet app, such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet, as an accepted form of identification at TSA checkpoints States that currently accept the new form of identification include: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, and Iowa. Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia are also included. Each state decides which form of digital ID is eligible. Despite the new rules, the TSA urged passengers to always fly with a physical form of identification. Travelers simply present their phone with the digital ID at the TSA checkpoint, where biometric technology can compare their live image to the ID to verify their identity without the need for a physical card. This touchless approach is designed to enhance security while improving passenger flow and privacy. The administration also clarified that the photo portion is optional for travelers. If they decline, the TSA officer will use the standard ID verification process. According to the TSA, the biometric data collected during the process is deleted immediately after verification, ensuring travelers' privacy. The digital ID only shares the necessary information to confirm their identity, making it a secure alternative to traditional physical identification. This update comes after the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, said she was reviewing the 3.4-ounce limit for liquids on flights, igniting hopes of a long-overdue update to airport security protocols. 'I will tell you, I mean, the liquids [rule] - I am questioning [it],' Noem told NewsNation chief Washington Correspondent Blake Burman at the inaugural Hill Nation Summit. 'So that may be the next big announcement is what size your liquids need to be. We're looking at it.' She added: 'Well, hopefully the future of an airport where I'm looking to go is that you walk in the door with your carry-on suitcase, you walk through a scanner and go right to your flight.' Kristi said that it could only take one minute for people to get through security, and she is working with several parties to make this happen - but it might take some time. 'It's not certainly anything we'll be announcing in the next week or two,' Noem told The Hill. 'But we're working to see what we can do to make the traveling experience much better and more hospitable for individuals, but also still keep safety standards.'
The Independent
5 hours ago
- The Independent
Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible strike by flight attendants
Air Canada said Wednesday it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown of the country's largest airline as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants on Saturday. The airline said the first flights will be cancelled Thursday, with more on Friday and a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge by the weekend. The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday. In response, the airline issued a lockout notice. Air Canada said customers whose flights are cancelled will be notified and they will be eligible for a full refund. The company also said it has made arrangements with other Canadian and foreign carriers to provide customers with alternative travel options to the extent possible. 'We regret the impact a disruption will have on our customers, our stakeholders and the communities we serve,' Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau said in a statement. On Tuesday, Air Canada said it had reached an impasse with the union as the two sides remained far apart in contract talks. The union has said its main sticking points revolve around what it calls flight attendants' 'poverty wages' and unpaid labor when planes aren't in the air. 'Despite our best efforts, Air Canada refused to address our core issues,' the union said in a bargaining update posted online. The union rejected a proposal from the airline to enter a binding arbitration process, saying it prefers to negotiate a deal that its members can then vote on.
