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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Allison Lampert,Promit Mukherjee and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss

Air Canada grounded as striking cabin crews defy back-to-work order

Air Canada’s fleet remained grounded on Monday after striking flight attendants defied a government-backed order to return to work, escalating an unprecedented standoff with Canadian authorities.

The airline, which typically transports 130,000 passengers daily as part of the global Star Alliance, had anticipated resuming operations on Sunday evening following a labour relations board directive for the union to end its strike and enter binding arbitration.

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