Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Air Canada’s update on its contract negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association comes after the end of the federal conciliation period. Today, Air Canada provided an update on its ongoing discussions with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), focusing on contract negotiations. Air Canada is determined to finalize a negotiated agreement with its pilots, acknowledging their expertise and contributions to the company.
The negotiation process has seen substantial progress, and a three-week cooling-off period has been established, offering ample time to resolve any remaining issues. Air Canada remains dedicated to engaging in meaningful negotiations throughout this period. Recognizing the importance of reliable travel plans for its customers, Air Canada has introduced a new policy offering flexibility for travelers with imminent plans.
Effective immediately, customers who have booked flights with Air Canada for the duration immediately before and following the cooling-off period ending on September 17, 2024, will be allowed to modify their travel arrangements without any additional charges. Goodwill Rebooking Policy Customers can make changes via the Air Canada website at www.aircanada.
com, the Air Canada mobile app, through travel agents, or by contacting the Air Canada Contact Centre, though they may experience longer waiting times. Under this policy, customers with reservations from September 15 to September 23, 2024, can: A) Reschedule their .