Air Canada said it would resume flights on Sunday after one Government guideline to put an end to the strike of a stewardess.
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) “has air Canada instructed to resume airlines and for all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge Stewardessen to resume their duties” at 2 p.m., the airline said in a statement.
The directive came after the Minister of Jobs moved Patty Hajdu to impose a binding arbitration on Saturday, which extended the existing contract until a new agreement has been reached.
More than 10,000 stewardesses ended the job about paying and planning disputes after months of negotiations on a new contract.
The strike yields at the height of the summer season worldwide, with around 700 daily flights suspended and forced around 100,000 travelers to climb for alternatives or to remain.
“Restarting operations will immediately start, with first flights tonight, but Air Canada expects it to take a few days before the activities are normal again,” said the airline in its declaration at the beginning of Sunday. “During this process, some flights will be canceled for the next 7 to 10 days until the schedule is stabilized. Air Canada deeply regrets the discomfort for its customers.”
Reuters contributed.
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