Air Transat strike update: Pilot strike called off after tentative agreement reached - but flights still cancelled
The Air Transat pilot strike has been cancelled, but flights are still being axed.
Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing over 700 Air Transat pilots, preventing the strike. The agreement will be submitted for ratification by the union members in the coming days, according to a statement.
Despite the strike being called off flights are still be cancelled today (Wednesday 10 December). Numerous flights from cities across Canada had been cancelled ahead of the possible strike.
On Monday, all flights operated as normal. But the airline has started repatriating as many travellers as possible on additional flights with increased capacity on certain routes.
Air Transat's operations were disrupted on Tuesday, and further disruptions are continuing today. The following flights have been cancelled this week:
On Dec. 9:
- TS986 YYZ-PUJ
- TS987 PUJ-YYZ
- TS426 YYZ-CUN
- TS427 CUN-YYZ
- TS498 YUL-PUJ
- TS499 PUJ-YUL
- TS206 YYZ-MAN
- TS252 YUL-AGP
- TS480 YYZ-LIS
- TS110 YUL-CDG
- TS122 YYZ-LGW
- TS150 YUL-LIM
On Dec. 10:
- TS207 MAN-YYZ
- TS253 AGP-YUL
- TS481 LIS-YYZ
- TS111 CDG-YUL
- TS123 LGW-YYZ
- TS151 LIM-YUL
What to do if you want to cancel your flight
According to Air Transat's stated policies:
- For trips until Dec. 12: You can cancel your booking with Air Transat's online form and get a future travel credit, valid for 12 months.
- For trips until Dec. 13: Customers who want to cancel travel on Dec. 13 or after may do so according to the terms and conditions of their fare class via online.