Air Canada Possible Strike

Air Canada is urging federal intervention to prevent a potential strike by its pilots, which would disrupt not only passenger travel but also the air cargo sector. The company estimates that a strike or lockout, legally possible starting September 18^th, 2024, would affect 110,000 passengers per day. Additionally, the disruption would have a significant impact on time-sensitive cargo shipments, halting the movement of goods crucial for various industries. Air cargo plays a vital role in transporting essential supplies such as medical equipment, perishable goods, and just-in-time manufacturing components, which would be delayed during a work stoppage.

Air Canada has stated that even a short strike could cause prolonged disruptions due to the complexity of its global operations, which include carrying tonnes of air cargo daily. The airline has prepared contingency plans for an orderly shutdown, progressively canceling flights starting September 15^th, 2024, if a 72-hour strike notice is issued.

Key Points:

• Impact on Cargo: Time-sensitive cargo shipments, including medical and perishable goods, would face delays.
• Progressive Shutdown: Flights, including cargo services, would be canceled over three days, starting September 15^th, with full suspension by September 18^th.
• Global Supply Chains: Disruptions would affect industries dependent on fast and reliable air cargo services.

KWE will continue to provide timely updates and support to ensure the continuity of your cargo operations. For further assistance, please contact your KWE representative.

For further details, you can visit:

https://globalnews.ca/news/10752531/air-canada-strike-cancelling-flights/

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pilot-strike-newfoundland-1.7322098

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