Air Canada pilots have given a green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing any fears of a future strike and allowing management and passengers to breathe easier.
The deal, which grants the carrier’s 5,400 pilots a cumulative wage hike of nearly 42 per cent over four years, received 67 per cent votes in favour, according to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents the workers.
The increase outstrips major gains won last year by pilots at the three biggest U.S. airlines, where pay bumps ranged between 34 and 40 per cent — though they started from a higher baseline.
Despite the big top-line figure, that roughly one-third of Air Canada pilots voted to reject the agreement reveals ongoing divides over…
