As the clock ticks down to a potential strike by Air Canada flight attendants on Saturday, the effects of the labour showdown are already being felt by travellers and businesses.

Air Canada ’s flight attendants’ union announced Wednesday that more than 10,500 workers will strike starting Saturday if a deal is not reached with the airline.

In a response, the company said Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights will gradually be cancelled over the next 72 hours with more disruptions anticipated by the weekend if there’s no deal.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Air Canada unit filed a 72-hour strike notice early Wednesday.

“We have shown up prepared, bargained in good faith, and made progress on some items,” the union said on Wednesday. “Air Canada refused to address our co

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