Air Transat to Suspend Flights Amid Looming Pilot Strike
Air Transat, a major Canadian airline, announced it will begin suspending flights in anticipation of a potential pilot strike. The pilots' union, the Air Line Pilots Association, issued a 72-hour strike notice, indicating that pilots will cease work if a new contract agreement is not reached. The union is seeking industry-standard pay, benefits, and job security, having been in negotiations for nearly a year. In response, Air Transat plans to gradually halt operations to avoid disruptions. The airline described the strike notice as premature, citing progress in negotiations and accusing the union of acting recklessly. 
