Passengers with plans to fly on Canada’s largest airline can breathe a sigh of relief after Air Canada said Sunday it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing more than 5,200 of its pilots.

The news of a preliminary deal with the Air Line Pilots Association came shortly after midnight on Sunday when the airline issued a press release just days ahead of a potential work stoppage for Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge.

The tentative deal averts a strike or lockout that could have begun on Wednesday, with flight cancellations expected before then{ai:summary}<p>Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing over 5,200 pilots, averting a potential work stoppage. The announcement was made shortly after midnight on Sunday, providing reassurance to passengers.  </p><p>#politics</p>

Air Canada, pilots reach tentative deal, averting work stoppage

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