Air Canada pilots are poised to strike as early as September 18, following stalled negotiations between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). This potential labor action could disrupt over 600 flights daily, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and causing significant ripple effects in the travel and tourism industry. Passengers are advised to monitor their flight status closely and consider rebooking options. Former Air Canada executives and travel experts highlight the cascading impacts of recent wage increases in the aviation industry on these negotiations. Despite the looming threat, the federal labor minister remains optimistic that a strike can be averted through continued negotiations. Air Canada has announced contingency plans to suspend operations if an agreement is not reached soon.