June 10, 2026
Dozens are also injured in the incident
The suspension comes two days after Cuban officials said air travel would not initially be hit by a fuel rationing plan
The carrier says it will gradually resume operations and a full restoration may require a week or more
A government minister will probe allegations of unpaid work, while the union seeks pay for ground duties, similar to some US airlines
The carrier, which is part of the global Star Alliance of airlines, normally carries 130,000 people daily
The government's options to end the strike now include asking courts to enforce the order to return to work and seeking an expedited hearing
The union representing more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants confirm the action in a social media post
US carrier United Airlines, a code share partner of Air Canada, says it has issued a travel waiver to help customers manage their travel plans