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Air Canada Prepares for Potential Shutdown as Pilot Union Talks Stall

  • Air Canada is making contingency plans to suspend most operations as negotiations with its pilot union near an impasse, risking the disruption of 110,000 passengers daily.
  • The pilots demand significant wage increases to match their U.S. counterparts, pushing talks into a critical-phase.
  • A complete-shutdown could begin as early as September 15, with recovery expected to take up to 10 days.