Possible strike threatens in-flight meals for travellers departing Pearson Airport

TORONTO — More than 800 workers at Gate Gourmet in Toronto could go on strike as early as April 16, according to Teamsters Local Union 647.

The workers are tasked with cooking, packing and delivering meals, snacks, beverages, and other supplies to planes for in-flight service.

A strike at the company could mean no food and beverages on many flights out of Toronto Pearson Airport this month.

Gate Gourmet is the largest airline catering company operating out of Toronto. Airlines affected by a potential strike include Air Canada, West Jet, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Air India, Aero Mexico, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and Canada Jetlines.

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