(This pertains to Mainline members only)
Dear Air Canada Mainline Members,
In this last round of bargaining, there was a collective agreement language change made to the contents of the crew bunk kits on LOU 28 (B5) flights that now requires each kit to contain the following:
- Two (2) clean sheets
- One (1) clean pillowcase
- One (1) clean blanket
- One (1) pillow (boarded separately)
We would like to thank the members who brought to our attention that this change was incorrectly applied to B14, L18, and L22 flights.
Please note that there were no collective agreement language changes to B14, L18, and L22 reflecting a reduction to the contents of crew bunk kits, and there were no representations made at the bargaining table that the changes made to the contents of the crew bunk kits for LOU 28 flights, would apply to long range flights (B14, L18, L22).
The Union emailed the Company on October 16, 2025, about this matter and asked that this error be rectified immediately and a bulletin to the membership be issued to reflect this correction. The Company wrote back on October 22, 2025, advising that this issue is under review and that they will get back to the Union shortly.
In the meantime, if crew members operating B14, L18, L22 notice that they do not receive two (2) clean sheets, two (2) clean pillowcases, two (2) clean blankets, and one (1) pillow (boarded separately), please see the procedure below to follow:
- SD must call STOC (or overseas station manager) at least 30 minutes prior to departure to request the missing/incomplete bunk kits
- Complete a CRU Failure Report (ACF623B)
- ACF623B can be found in the Globe Briefing Package, the Local office, by downloading it from the portal, the Communication Centre, or by clicking HERE.
- An In-Flight Service Manager’s info and signature is not required, leave that section blank
- Note in the description of events the request for kits was denied and list the number of missing/incomplete kits
- List the affected crew members in the appropriate section
- The report should be scanned and sent to Paola.Campacci@aircanada.ca
- A paper copy of the report may be submitted to the Communications Coordinator to the attention of Paola Campacci YYZ, ZIP 2222
- Please also provide copies to your Local Union
If there is no resolution or if you do not receive a response within 3 to 4 weeks, please contact your Local Union office to investigate and initiate an individual/group grievance if required.
Govern yourselves accordingly, in solidarity,
