The tentative deal brings the airline closer to current industry standards, the pilots’ association said. The announcement came just eight hours before pilots could legally walk off the job at 3 a.m.

MONTREAL — While negotiations continue, Air Transat is gradually winding down operations ahead of the possible strike date, Dec. 10. Air Transat has set up a Strike Notice page on its site, found here, with a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions. Air Transat posted the update at 3:45 a.m. ET Dec. 7.

MONTREAL – Air Transat pilots set the stage for a strike as early as Wednesday morning, issuing a 72-hour notice to the struggling company on the cusp of the busy holiday travel season. The

Despite warnings of a looming shutdown, Air Transat said Monday that flights were operating as normal as the airline and its pilots said they pushed through overnight bargaining sessions that produced “progress” — but no deal, yet.

Jason Huang says a WestJet employee grabbed his phone and threatened to deny him boarding when he began recording his conversation during airport check-in. Legal expert say passengers are within their rights to record these interactions,