Nanaimo Flights Cancelled Amid Air Canada Flight Attendants’ Strike Threat
Several flights at Nanaimo Airport were cancelled ahead of the strike deadline as Air Canada and its flight attendants’ union faced a labour dispute.
Nanaimo — Several Air Canada flights in and out of Nanaimo were cancelled on Friday ahead of a potential strike by the airline’s flight attendants. Travellers were advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to prepare for possible changes.
Air Canada said it was working to rebook affected passengers and minimize disruption while negotiations continued with the union representing flight attendants. The airline advised travellers to monitor email notifications and the airline’s website for updates.
What to know:
- Multiple arrivals and departures at Nanaimo Airport were cancelled Friday.
- Negotiations between Air Canada and the union continued ahead of the strike deadline.
- Passengers with impacted itineraries were to be contacted with rebooking options.
For more details, see the original report from NanaimoNewsNOW.
Sources
- NanaimoNewsNOW: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/08/15/some-nanaimo-flights-cancelled-ahead-of-air-canada-flight-attendants-strike-deadline/
Last updated: Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 05:15 AM
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