Workers could walk off the job as soon as Aug. 16 after members voted in favour of strike action, if necessary

Around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will be in a legal position to strike in less than two weeks, but the airline says it's confident there is enough runway left to reach a deal that avoids grounding numerous flights.

Union members overwhelmingly approved strike mandate this week that could allow them to walk off the job as early as Aug. 16