Air Canada to resume flights
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In an interview with Reuters, Mike Rousseau blamed the impasse on a gap between the airline's offer and its union's demands.
The Canadian carrier said it expects to call off 500 flights by the end of Friday. Air Canada said it was suspending its schedule and trying to get passengers booked with other airlines to limit disruptions.
Travellers arriving at London's airport ahead of a strike that would ground all Air Canada and Rouge flights are questioning whether their return trip will be as trouble free.