A crippling strike by Air Canada flight attendants that grounded thousands of flights over wages and unpaid labor is the latest blow to the airline industry's compensation system that does not fully pay cabin crews for their hours at work.

Asked about the Air Canada contract dispute, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says more competition in the airline industry would lead to better wages for workers and lower costs for consumers. The strike ended on Tuesday when Air Canada and the union representing flight attendants reached a tentative agreement.

Air Canada announces a surprising new policy to compensate passengers after a cabin crew strike grounds hundreds of flights. The airline promises to cover transportation costs, but details are scarce.