TORONTO: Air Canada’s flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier canceled hundreds of flights impacting more than 100,000 passengers ahead of a threatened work stoppage that could shut down service. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents Air Canada’s 10,000 flight attendants, was in a legal position to strike as of 12:01 a.m. (0401 GMT), after delivering a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday. The public broadcaster CBC reported the labor action could begin around 1:00 am if no last-minute deal is reached.

The union representing 10,000 flight attendants for Canada's largest airline issued issued a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday.

Air Canada has canceled most of its flights over the next few days to prepare for a strike by flight attendants. Some travelers may end up stranded as a result.