While the labor conflict at Air Canada already leads to the cancellation of several flights to the country, certain links are currently maintained in regional airports, including that of Saguenay. But the situation strongly worries the business community.
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“It is not the first labor conflict that impacted businesses. There were the conflicts at the maritime, rail … in fact, it was the drop that made the vase overflow, “said
If the flights operated by Air Canada Jazz, a subsidiary of Air Canada, continue to connect Bagotville to Montreal for the moment, correspondence in other airports could undergo disturbances.
A worrying perspective for regional companies that must travel to export or develop their business.
“It also affects companies that have to go to other destinations for business development,” said Rossignol.
For her, it is also the image of Canada that is at stake on the international scene.
“We sold abroad, to our investors, that we had economic stability in Canada and Quebec. It must be admitted that it gives a bad image. It is certainly asked that the federal government was asked to intervene to avoid this conflict, ”she added.
The repercussions could also be felt in the tourism industry, while the high season is in full swing.
“August, September, it is extremely important months for tourism that comes from outside. There is a risk that we have chosen another destination, ”said the CEO.
The manager of Bagotville airport claims to follow the situation closely with Air Canada. The company undertakes to inform passengers of any change at the schedule.
