The N.L. government says an Air Canada disruption could be ‘catastrophic’ to the local economy and tourism industry during the province’s busiest tourism season.
N.L. government says disruption could be ‘catastrophic’ to local economy
Maddie Ryan · CBC News · Posted: Aug 14, 2025 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago
Some travellers in St. John’s are already planning ahead in case of an Air Canada strike. (Michel Aspirot/CBC)
Air Canada says about 130,000 customers per day would be affected by a pending strike that could start as soon as Saturday. That includes many people visiting Newfoundland and Labrador.
The company’s website says it plans on cancelling flights ahead of time, starting Thursday.Â
If a strike happens, it would see more than 10,000 flight attendants walk off the job.
The situation was top of mind for tourists in downtown St. John’s on Wednesday.
Alanna Wolf, visiting from Toronto, said she already made alternate arrangements.
“[Our flight home] was supposed to be on Saturday, but yesterday we booked it for Thursday because we were afraid of the strike,” she said. “And sure enough, a strike happens.”
WATCH | We asked these Air Canada passengers about the potential strike. For some, it was the first they’d heard of it:Â