'Everybody I have talked to, who has flown with Air Canada here at the resort, says they'll never fly with them again,' said one traveller

Travellers were racing the cancellation clock at Calgary International Airport on Thursday, as Canada’s largest airline began suspending flights ahead of a potential strike .

Some said that even if they managed to fly out of Calgary, getting home amid a possible strike by Air Canada flight attendants could mean a delayed return home.

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“It hasn’t been cancelled yet, but we’ll see if we can get back on Monday on another airline (if there’s a strike-lockout),” said Sarah Todoschuk, who was waiting to board a flight to Toronto.

“It would be great if we can get back . . . you hope for the best.”

The Okotoks resident said she waited

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