Air Canada passengers faced chaos after 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job early Saturday. The strike forced the airline to suspend all operations, grounding more than 700 flights each day.

The airline admitted over 130,000 travelers could be affected daily. “We didn’t want this, but Canadians deserve fair pay,” a union spokesman said. Many passengers, however, expressed fury online, claiming Air Canada showed “total disdain” for customers and failed to fix labor problems.

Travelers shared heartbreaking stories. One young couple from Montreal said their $8,000 European vacation could be lost. “At this point, it’s just a waiting game,” the passenger admitted. Others defended the workers, insisting attendants “deserve a livable wage.”

Government officials have urged both sides to return to negotiations quickly. Air Canada warned rebooking may take time as other airlines are already full during peak summer travel.

This dispute highlights a growing question: should airlines focus more on profits—or finally pay their workers fairly?