The aviation industry has faced major challenges in recent years, from the COVID-19 pandemic to rising operating costs. In this context, Air Canada has now taken another step. The airline's pilots have agreed to a new four-year contract that brings a wage increase of almost 42%. This agreement, announced on October 10, 2024, closes a difficult chapter for the airline and could avert strikes. With this agreement, Air Canada is signaling not only its appreciation for the work of its pilots, but also its intention to significantly improve the quality of life and working conditions of its employees. The new collective agreement: details and reactions The new contract affects over 5.200 pilots at Air Canada and its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge. Despite a broad approval of 67% among the 99% of eligible pilots who took part in the vote, the result also reflects some tensions within the workforce. Charlene Hudy, First Officer and Chair of Air Canada's ALPA Master Executive Council, described the agreement as the largest employment contract in the airline's history. She stressed that this contract not only brings much-needed improvements for pilots, but also lays a strong foundation for future cooperation. "This contract helps restore what Air Canada pilots have lost over the past two decades," said Hudy. Approval of this agreement is seen as an important step to ensure the moral and financial stability of pilots and to promote a positive working environment. Salary and working conditions The contract
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