Air Canada is increasing seat capacity and introducing flexible booking options for travelers. These measures address a potential flight attendant strike at WestJet during the August long weekend.
The airline is adding seats to domestic and transborder routes where WestJet maintains a significant market presence. Air Canada and WestJet also reached a limited agreement to rebook displaced passengers onto Air Canada flights.
Air Canada is applying experience from its own past labor disputes to manage the current situation. While its own operations remain unaffected, the airline warns that high holiday demand will limit its ability to accommodate all displaced travelers.