The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday, Dec. 8, edition that Air Transat announced it will start suspending flights on Monday after its pilots' union issued a strike notice for early Wednesday. The Globe's Eric Atkins writes that Air Transat and the Air Line Pilots Association, representing 750 pilots, have not reached a new collective agreement since negotiations began last winter. Air Transat deemed the strike notice "premature" and expressed hope for an agreement, but plans to completely shut down by Tuesday. The move risks stranding passengers already at their destinations, and comes just ahead of the busy holiday travel season. Transat's Julie Lamontagne said: "It is regrettable that the union has expressed such indifference toward Transat, its employees and clients by choosing the path of a strike at this time of year -- a reckless decision that does not reflect the state of negotiations. ... While our priority is now to take care of our customers, we remain committed to the process in order to conclude a negotiated agreement." The union is seeking better pay and working conditions. Air Transat lost $114-million in 2024 and $25-million in 2023. It is scheduled to report 2025 financial results on Dec. 18.