Air Canada flight attendants are defying a federal order to return to work, causing widespread flight cancellations and leaving passengers stranded. The strike, declared illegal by Canada’s industrial relations board, has disrupted travel plans for many, including Lola Kalder, who is stuck in Nice, France, unable to start her new job in Montreal. Despite Air Canada offering refunds, passengers like Kalder and her fiancé are struggling to find affordable alternative flights. Air passenger advocates are urging affected travelers to demand rebooking on competitor airlines and seek compensation for expenses incurred due to the disruptions.
