Tentative agreement reached between Air Canada and CUPE

Air Canada will gradually restart its operations today after reaching a tentative agreement with the union's flight attendants.

CUPE announced that a tentative agreement was reached this morning.

Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights have been grounded since the strike began on August 16.

The first flights are scheduled for the evening of August 19, but customers are advised that the airline’s return to full, regular service may require seven to ten days as aircraft and crew are out of position.

Some flights will be cancelled over the next seven to ten days until the schedule is stabilized.

Only customers with confirmed bookings whose flights are shown as operating should go to the airport.

Air Canada will not comment on the agreement until the ratification process is complete. During any ratification or under the binding arbitration process, a strike or lockout is not possible.