Air Canada said M🍸onday that it is making plans to shut down most of its operations if its pilots go on strike later this month.

The country's biggest air carrier warned that while contract talks with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) continue, the two sides "remain far apart." Air Canada said if no deal is reached, beginning on Sunday either side could issue a 72-hour strike or lockout notice. It noted that would trigger its thrඣee-day wind-down plan that would progressively suspend all fl🅘ights by Sept. 18.

The union represents more than 5,200 pilots for bo🐠th Air Canada 🌌and Air Canada Rouge. 

Air Canada CEO Says Shutdown Likely Unless Union 'Moderates' Demands

澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Rousseau said that the ALPA's⛦ salary demands "far exceed average Canadian wage increases," and that unless the union "moderates" them, a shutdown is "increasingly likely."

At a rally late last month, Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council chair Charlene Hudy accused the airline of "not listening to our most pressing needs at the negotiating table regarding fair compensation, respectable retirement benefits, and quality-of-life improvements."

Air Canada said that it has been 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:negotiating w⛄ith other air carriers to get its customers seats on their planes if a strike or lockout occurs. It added that passengers whose flights are canceled will be able to receive a full refund, and that they can reschedule trips set for Sunday through Sept. 23 at no charge. It said that window may be expanded if necessary.

Air Canada shares were down nearly 2% Monday afternoon on the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).