Collective Bargaining Arbitrator approves Air Canada pay deal after unprecedented strikes Rejected wage offer in line with industry standard, but airlines still face government scrutiny iStock.com/Alvin Man Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 19 February 2026 An arbitrator has approved the wage increase proposed for flight attendants at Air Canada, likely bringing to an end one of the country’s most high-profile labour disputes of the last 12 months. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Industrial action Air Canada reaches union deal after cabin crew ignore return-to-work order Industrial action Air Canada cabin crew defy court order to continue strike Arbitration What can firms learn from Air Canada dispute as it moves closer to arbitration? Collective Bargaining Union rejects new Boeing contract, continues three-month strike