James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, said Air Canada Rouge flights are likely to be affected by the strike. (980 CJME file photo)

Regina Airport to see disruptions during Air Canada strike, CEO says

By Daniel Reech Aug 14, 2025 | 9:08 AM

The Regina International Airport could see many disruptions in the coming days due to the looming strike by Air Canada flight attendants.

James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, said the terminal was operating fairly normally on Wednesday morning, but he expected to see more impacts from the strike within the next two days.

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Bogusz called it an “evolving issue” and urged Air Canada travellers to have up-to-date contact information handy in case of any cancellations.

“It is absolutely critical that Air Canada has a way to reach you through email or text message if your flight is disrupted or your connecting flight is disrupted,” Bogusz said.

Bogusz said Air Canada makes up 35 per cent of the airport’s flight volume.

“My advice to passengers is simple. If your flight is canceled, there’s no point in coming to the airport,” Bogusz told 980 CJME on Wednesday.

“It’s important that you work with Air Canada for reaccommodation or a refund. But if you are finding yourself at an airport during this labour disruption, during a time where maybe your flight is canceled on shorter notice, Air Canada’s agents are here to help you at our terminal from 3 a.m. all the way to 10 p.m., and they’ll be here to provide as much information as they can.”

YQR will add extra customer service staff to help guide and direct people at the airport, Bogusz added.

“This is certainly going to be disruptive to Canadians traveling (and) to folks from Regina, both coming and going,” Bogusz said.

The flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have reached an impasse with Air Canada in negotiations.

The union said the flight attendants are seeking a pay increase to keep up with the rate of inflation.

Bogusz said Air Canada Jazz flights do not seem to be impacted, but the largest disruptions will be seen on flights to Toronto, which are operated by Air Canada Rouge.

Air Canada Jazz has multiple daily flights to Vancouver and a flight to Montreal out of Regina, both of which were still operating as of Wednesday, according to Bogusz.

Bogusz said it was important to talk to representatives of Air Canada about potential refunds before arriving at the airport.

Saskatoon International Airport

While the job action is not yet affecting flights in Saskatoon, the city’s airport authority advised travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

“For further details on specific cancelled flights, please contact Air Canada directly,” the airport authority said in a statement.

–with files from 980 CJME’s Gillian Massie and 650 CKOM’s Mia Holowaychuk