The union representing Air Canada’s 10,000 flight attendants served its 72-hour strike notice for their members to walk off the job as of Saturday, Aug. 16, amid contract negotiations with the airline.

This means that all Air Canada flights could be cancelled as of this Saturday, which would force thousands of travellers to take alternative flights to their destinations.

“I’m a little bit stressed out, but I understand the employees from Air Canada to want to strike,” said Laura Benoit, a St-Liboire resident.

In preparation, Air Canada has already started to cancel certain flights on Thursday and Friday leading up to the strike, saying that it gives them time to advise customers in advance, reduce the chances of customers being stranded, and provide the opportunity to make alternative t

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