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Air Transat Pilots Vote 99% for Potential Strike Action

12/4/2025

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Air Transat pilots, represented by the Airline Pilots Association, voted 99% in favor of strike action after negotiations ended without a new contract.
The union cites fatigue, schedule instability, and poor work-life balance as core issues.
A cooling-off period ends on December 10, allowing the union to issue a 72-hour strike notice.
Air Transat says operations will continue and offers options to modify or cancel trips if a strike occurs.

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Story summary

Air Transat pilots, represented by the Airline Pilots Association, voted 99% in favor of strike action after negotiations ended without a new contract.
The union cites fatigue, schedule instability, and poor work-life balance as core issues.
A cooling-off period ends on December 10, allowing the union to issue a 72-hour strike notice.
Air Transat says operations will continue and offers options to modify or cancel trips if a strike occurs.