The decision by the union representing the 10,000 workers means that travel chaos will continue for at least a second day. Air Canada said it had suspended its reopening plan until Monday evening.

Air Canada has delayed restarting flights until Monday evening after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants vowed to defy a government-backed back-to-work order.

Air Canada has suspended plans to restart operations after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants decided to defy a return-to-work order.