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Air Canada Faces Strikes, Cancellations Amid Profit Decline

11/6/2025

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Air Canada faced significant challenges in 2025 as nearly 10,000 flight attendants struck for higher wages, triggering thousands of cancellations.
The airline's adjusted profit fell to $223 million for the quarter, from $969 million a year earlier.
Cross-border travel declined, with Canadian trips to the United States down nearly 30% in August 2025.
The U.S. government shutdown added delays and a 10% reduction in flight capacity at 40 airports.

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Story summary

Air Canada faced significant challenges in 2025 as nearly 10,000 flight attendants struck for higher wages, triggering thousands of cancellations.
The airline's adjusted profit fell to $223 million for the quarter, from $969 million a year earlier.
Cross-border travel declined, with Canadian trips to the United States down nearly 30% in August 2025.
The U.S. government shutdown added delays and a 10% reduction in flight capacity at 40 airports.