"The talks broke down. It is clear that the parties are not any closer to resolving some of the key issues that remain and they will need help with the arbitrator," Hajdu said.

Tens of thousands of summer travelers were left scrambling for options as Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job early Saturday after failed talks to resolve a bitter dispute with management...

The airline said it recently offered flight attendants a 38% increase in total compensation over four years, with a 25% raise in the first year.