Canada's Air Transat will gradually suspend flights between December 8 and 9 following a 72-hour strike notice from ALPA, the union representing the company's 700 pilots, Canada-listed tour operator Transat AT said on Sunday.

Air Transat pilots could begin the strike as early as 3:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, December 10, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said in a statement.

The Canadian leisure carrier called the strike notice “premature” given the progress at the bargaining table and said it had proposed compromises, including a 59% salary increase over five years and improvements to working conditions.

"There is still time to avoid a strike but unless significant progress is made at the bargaining table, we will strike if that's what it takes to achieve a modern contract," said Bradley

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