Air Canada said it will start cancelling flights on Thursday ahead of a possible strike by its flight attendants, which the airline said will allow for an orderly shutdown of Canada's largest airline.

Air Canada is preparing to lock out its flight attendants who voted to go on strike this weekend. Travel disruptions could start Thursday and could continue until a deal is reached.

Air Canada’s more than 10,500 flight attendants said they’ll strike beginning Saturday if a deal isn’t reached. The airline said it’s gradually