Air Canada, pilots and travellers brace for possible disruptions as strike notice deadline looms

Negotiations between Air Canada and its pilots have reached a critical juncture, with a strike notice deadline looming on Sunday night.

If a deal is not reached by then, the airline could face significant disruptions to its operations, including flight cancellations and delays.

Air Canada has said it is committed to reaching a fair and reasonable agreement with its pilots, but the union representing the pilots has said it is prepared to go on strike if necessary.

The pilots are seeking a number of concessions from Air Canada, including a pay increase, better working conditions, and more say in the airline's decision-making process.

Air Canada has said it is willing to negotiate on these issues, but it has also said it needs to keep its costs in check.

The strike notice deadline is just the latest in a series of tense negotiations between Air Canada and its pilots.

In 2019, the two sides came close to a strike, but they were able to reach a last-minute agreement.

This time around, the two sides appear to be further apart, and a strike is a real possibility.

If a strike does occur, it would be the first major airline strike in Canada since 1989.

It would also come at a time when the airline industry is still struggling to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For travellers, a strike would mean disruptions to their travel plans.

Air Canada has said it is working on contingency plans to minimize the impact of a strike, but travellers should be prepared for delays and cancellations.

Travellers should also consider purchasing travel insurance in case their flight is cancelled.

For Air Canada, a strike would be a major financial blow.

The airline has already lost billions of dollars due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a strike would only add to its financial woes.

The airline has said it is committed to reaching a deal with its pilots, but it is also prepared to weather a strike if necessary.

The strike notice deadline is just days away, and the two sides are still far apart.

A strike would be a major disruption to the airline industry and to travellers, but it is still possible that a deal can be reached before the deadline.