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Air Transat Faces Flight Suspensions Amid Pilot Strike Notice

  Air Transat has announced it will gradually suspend flights starting Monday following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilots’ union. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing roughly 700 pilots, delivered the notice after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the airline’s parent company, Transat A.T. Inc. Background The union filed the strike notice on Sunday, giving pilots the legal right to walk off the job as early as Wednesday. Last week, pilots voted 99% in favor of strike action , underscoring their frustration over stalled contract talks. ALPA leaders emphasized that pilots do not want to strike but feel compelled to act after management failed to meet demands for a modernized agreement. Airline Response Air Transat confirmed it will begin suspending flights gradually between December 8 and 9 to prepare for a possible full shutdown. The company stated it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and minimize disruption for trave...
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UK Urges Stronger Global Backing for Ukraine as Zelenskiy Visits London

Britain's King Charles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Major Ben Tracey inspect a guard of honour at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Britain has called on its allies to intensify support for Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in London for high-level talks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed partner nations to agree on using frozen Russian assets to bolster Kyiv’s position in any future peace negotiations.

The UK also urged members of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” to step up military aid, including providing long-range missiles, while pushing for measures to reduce Russia’s influence on global energy markets.

European Union leaders recently pledged to meet Ukraine’s financial needs over the next two years, though divisions remain over whether frozen Russian funds should be redirected to Kyiv. Zelenskiy’s visit underscores the urgency of securing broader international commitments as Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression.


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