Air Canada flight attendants began a 72-hour strike Saturday, the first since 1985, affecting over 130,000 passengers daily. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) called the walkout after pay talks stalled. Attendants seek compensation for time spent on the ground, beyond in-flight pay, Reuters reported.

Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights are suspended, though regional carriers continue operating. The airline offered a 38 percent pay increase over four years, which the union rejected. Federal officials have urged a return to talks, while businesses call for binding arbitration to limit economic impact.