Air Canada Delays Resuming Flights as Strikers Defy Stop Order
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 17 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Flight Resumption Delay: Air Canada has postponed the resumption of flights by a day due to a strike by flight attendants, resulting in the cancellation of about 240 flights and affecting around 130,000 passengers daily during the summer holiday season.
Union Dispute: The Canadian Union of Public Employees is challenging a labor relations board's order to return to work, claiming it is unconstitutional, while Air Canada accuses the union of illegally directing its members to ignore the order.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
