BREAKING MASS FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS AVERTED Air Canada and Pilots Union Strike Shocking Last Minute Deal

Air Canada and the pilots union have reached a tentative agreement to avoid a shutdown that could have disrupted thousands of flights and affected millions of passengers The agreement was announced late yesterday evening after intense negotiations between the two parties The tentative deal still needs to be ratified by the pilots but it prevents an immediate strike that had threatened to cause widespread disruptions to Air Canadas operations and global travel The Canadian pilots union had threatened to walk off the job yesterday if a deal could not be reached due to disputes over wages working conditions and benefits The union representing more than 3500 pilots had been in talks with the airline for months but an agreement had remained elusive until late last night After weeks of negotiations and long hours spent around the bargaining table we have reached a tentative agreement between Air Canada and the pilots union said a spokesman for the union We are relieved that a deal has been reached and our members will not be forced to go on strike to fight for their rights The deal was announced just hours before the union was set to walk off the job sparking fears of mass flight cancellations and disruptions to travel plans Thousands of passengers had been bracing themselves for the worst with many taking to social media to express their frustration and disappointment However the last minute deal has now given Air Canada customers a major reprieve although the airline still needs to ratify the agreement to make it formal The proposed agreement addresses concerns about wages working conditions and benefits while also providing stability and security for Air Canada pilots in the face of a rapidly changing industry said an Air Canada spokesperson We are pleased that we were able to find common ground and reach a deal that works for both parties Details of the agreement have not been released but the union has said that it will provide a significant improvement to the wages and working conditions of its members The agreement must still be ratified by the pilots union members but officials expressed optimism that the deal will be approved We are confident that the proposed agreement will be ratified by our members said a union spokesman The agreement brings an end to months of uncertainty for passengers and the wider aviation industry which had been bracing itself for the impact of a potential strike by Air Canada pilots With the deal now reached Air Canada can breathe a sigh of relief and continue to operate its flights as scheduled The airline has apologized to passengers for any inconvenience that the threat of strike may have caused and promised to continue to provide the highest levels of service to its customers As the pilots union members prepare to vote on the proposed agreement Air Canada will continue to operate its flights as scheduled Meanwhile the airline is urging its customers to check the status of their flights and travel plans but said that disruption is now highly unlikely