Air Canada posts Q3 2025 profit of $264M as revenue falls 5% after cabin‑crew strike

Air Canada posted Q3 2025 net profit of $264 million ($0.88/share) while operating revenue declined 5% to $5.77 billion amid flight attendant strike disruptions. Adjusted EBITDA was $961 million (16.6% margin); the carrier exited the quarter with $8.3 billion liquidity and says A321XLR fleet renewal and new routes position it for recovery in 2026.

Discovered 2025-11-04T14:43:58.185895-08:00 | 2025-11-04T14:43:58.185895-08:00

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Demonstrates financial resilience despite labour disruption: Q3 net profit $264M on revenue down 5% to $5.77B, adjusted EBITDA $961M (16.6%), operating cash flow $813M and free cash flow $211M; this follows the period when Air Canada suspended guidance after a cabin crew dispute.
Fleet and network moves underpin medium‑term recovery: management points to A321XLR fleet renewal, new routes and robust bookings as drivers for 2026 — a strategy that sits against a market with elevated aircraft values and liquidity dynamics shown by record aircraft sales amid a severe jet shortage and the sector’s broader Q3 earnings rebound.

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