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EAP Update – July 2026

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Recognizing Safety, Self-Care, and Support

July brings us a meaningful opportunity to recognize the many layers of what it means to care for ourselves, for one another, and for the people we serve every day.

This month, we acknowledge Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day on July 19 — a reminder that our role is rooted in safety, awareness, training, and calm leadership, even in the most unpredictable moments. We also recognize International Self-Care Day on July 24, because caring for others begins with making space to care for ourselves, too.

July is also Disability Pride Month, an important reminder that inclusion means recognizing both visible and invisible disabilities, respecting different lived experiences, and continuing to build a workplace where every member feels seen, supported, and valued.

And on July 30, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons reminds us of the unique position aviation workers may have in noticing when something does not feel right. Awareness, compassion, and knowing where to turn can make a difference.

This month’s newsletter is about celebrating the strength of our profession while also making room for rest, awareness, inclusion, and connection. Whether you are flying through a busy summer schedule, or quietly trying to keep yourself grounded, please remember that your well-being matters — and your EAP peer support team is here for you.

Click here to view our full EAP Update for the month of July 2026

LivingWorks Start Virtual Suicide Workshop

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We’re pleased to announce that the Union is offering its members access to LivingWorks Start. This interactive online workshop is self-paced and uses a platform you are already familiar with. We hope that this provides a convenient way for members like you to inform on the topic of suicide.

The Union will still be offering the two-day ASIST in-person workshops at a later date.

If you’re interested in getting an access code for LivingWorks Start, please request one HERE.

EAP Update – June 2026

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Longer days and brighter skies of June are finally here and we’re embracing a month that reminds us what makes our community so strong: connection, courage, and caring for one another.

This month we proudly celebrate , shining a spotlight on the vibrant diversity that enriches every crew, every flight, and every corner of our airline. We also honour National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, taking time to recognize and appreciate the rich cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

We’re marking Men’s Health Week with open conversations about wellness, strength, and the importance of checking in with ourselves and our colleagues on the line. And on June 27, we observe PTSD Awareness Day, a powerful opportunity to highlight the resilience you show every single day and the support systems we have in place when the job gets heavy.

You navigate tight connections, challenging passengers, and ever-changing schedules with professionalism and heart. June is the perfect time to celebrate that spirit while reminding each other that it’s okay to lean on your EAP committee. Whether it’s sharing a laugh in the galley, reaching out to a colleague, or taking a moment for your own well-being, we’ve got each other’s backs at 35,000 feet and on the ground.

Here’s to a month of pride, awareness, connection, and unstoppable energy.

Let’s make it a great one!

Click here to view our full EAP Update for the month of June 2026

 

LOU 61 – A330/A321XLR Dedicated (Blocked off) Crew Rest Seats – June 2026 Block Month (June 1 to July 1, 2026)

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(This applies to AC Mainline only)

Letter of Understanding 61:  A330 and A321XLR Crew Rest Seats – New Language regarding last sold seats – Effective October 1st, 2025

On A330 and A321XLR non-crew bunk equipped aircraft operating flights which have a scheduled block to block flight time of greater than 7:30 hours but less than 11:30 hours, the Company will dedicate a bank of economy class seats for crew rest purposes. Additionally, on A330 non-crew bunk equipped aircraft operating flights which have a scheduled block to block flight time of greater than 7:30 hours but less than 11:30 hours, the Company will ensure that one additional bank of economy class seats is held as Last Sold Seats. Designated last sold seats will be 48HK on aircraft with Dream cabin configuration and 37HK on aircraft that have been reconfigured to the new cabin. 
(**For clarity: Last Sold Seats are NOT dedicated/blocked off seats therefore they are not guaranteed.)

Cabin Personnel may sleep in the bank of dedicated economy class seats for a maximum of one (1) hour per crew member. The use of these seats to sleep shall not in any way interfere with cabin service. 

No more than two (2) Cabin Personnel may sleep at any one time. On the A330 no more than four (4) Cabin Personnel may sleep at any one time when Last Sold Seats are available. The Company shall use best efforts to install a curtain for privacy around dedicated seats which, if installed, must be used by Cabin Personnel when the seats are in use. Signs or makeshift curtains are not permitted. 

Letters of Understanding 27 and 28 shall not apply when dedicated crew rest seats have been provided in accordance with the foregoing.

NOTE: All A330s are now equipped with curtains. The Union was advised by Labour Relations in February 2026 that this was completed. If there are any issues, please advise your Local Union office and ensure an entry is made in the cabin defect log book.

For the block month of June 2026, the following flights fall under LOU 61 and are scheduled for A330 aircraft. They will have 2 (two) dedicated crew rest seats:

– AC73   CMN-YUL
– AC805 CPH-YUL
– AC814 YUL-NCE
– AC815 NCE-YUL
– AC816 YYZ-VCE
– AC817 VCE-YYZ (*NOT June 3)
– AC818 YUL-VCE (*NOT June 2)
– AC819 VCE-YUL
– AC823 BCN-YUL
– AC824 YYZ-MAD
– AC825 MAD-YYZ
– AC828 YYZ-CPH
– AC829 CPH-YYZ
– AC835 MAD-YUL
– AC836 YYZ-MUC (*June 15 – July 1 ONLY)
– AC837 MUC-YYZ (*June 16 – July 1 ONLY)
– AC840 YYZ-FRA (*NOT June 16)
– AC841 FRA-YYZ (*NOT June 17)
– AC845 FRA-YUL (*June 21, 28 ONLY)
– AC855 LHR-YYZ (*June 4, 5, 6, 10, 24 ONLY)
– AC865 LHR-YUL (*NOT June 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 27, 29)
– AC879 TLS-YUL (*June 16-30 ONLY) – A321XLR
– AC884 YUL-GVA (*June 1-14 ONLY)
– AC885 GVA-YUL (*June 3-15 ONLY)
– AC889 LHR-YOW (*June 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 ONLY)
– AC890 YYZ-FCO (*June 2, 16, 30 ONLY)
– AC891 FCO-YYZ (*June 3, 17, July 1 ONLY)
– AC894 YUL-MXP
– AC895 MXP-YUL
– AC902 YYZ-ARN
– AC903 ARN-YYZ
– AC904 YUL-FCO (*June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 ONLY)
– AC905 FCO-YUL (*June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, July 1 ONLY)
– AC906 YYZ-FCO (*NOT June 10, 17, 24, July 1)
– AC907 FCO-YYZ (*NOT June 11, 18, 25)
– AC934 YYZ-PRG
– AC935 PRG-YYZ

**The service specifications may need to be modified for crew to obtain their full 1-hour contractual break/rest times. In such cases, the SD should submit an eOBR simply stating that the service sequence was modified so that the crew can obtain their contractual break/rest times. Ensure to share this OBR with your local union office. If there is a manager onboard, report this service modification to them.

If you are told anything different in respect to contractual crew rest by an Air Canada manager, please share this information with your local union.

What if these flights operate on B777/787 aircraft?
LOU 61 is specific to the A330/A321XLR aircraft, and not applicable to the B777/787. The B777/787 have crew bunks that may be used for crew rest/break purposes.

For more information on onboard sleep entitlements, please CLICK HERE to see our August 30, 2024, bulletin.