Air Canada suspended its Sunday flight resumption plan after the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants, defied a return-to-work order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The strike, impacting 130,000 daily travelers, began Saturday. The government intervened, ordering a return to work, but CUPE refused, citing unfair bargaining practices by Air Canada. Flights will now resume Monday evening, but cancellations are expected for several days. Air Canada offered a 38% compensation increase over four years, but CUPE rejected it, citing insufficient pay raises considering inflation. Passengers can request refunds or alternative travel arrangements.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.