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Air Canada is expecting a full shutdown on Saturday morning, which would affect 130,000 customers per day while the shutdown continues.

If a complete shutdown happens, it will take one week for Air Canada to return to full operations.

Air Canada also said passengers whose flights are canceled can request a refund and be booked on another airline.

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PHOTO: An informative sign that reads 'Labour Disruption' is seen from Toronto Pearson Airport after Air Canada announced it will begin cancelling flights, Aug. 14, 2025, in Toronto, Canada.
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The Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport teams said they are preparing for the possible strike by adding more terminal staff to assist passengers who have been affected.

Toronto is working with Air Canada on an aircraft parking plan, as well as adding more resources to keep operations running smoothly amid the disruption.

Air Canada passengers flying through YVR are advised to check the status of their flight or access information about rebooking before coming to the airport.

If a flight has been impacted, or there are changes to an itinerary, travelers will be notified via email or text message, according to Air Canada. Passengers can also check the flight status online.

ABC News' Sam Sweeney and Ayesha Ali contributed to this report.

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