Canada Passenger Rights
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Air Canada, Porter among airlines asking court to quash new passenger rights rulesThe airlines say the new rules would cost carriers too much money and drive up the cost of flying.CanadaJul 5, 2019
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What should be in new air passenger bill of rights? Government launching consultationsCanadians can now weigh in on what they want to see in an air passenger bill of rights.CommentaryMay 28, 2018
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Overbooked flights, lost luggage and plane delays. What are your passenger rights?Breaking down your passenger rights while flying during the holiday season.CanadaDec 18, 2017
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Garneau, senators at odds over air passenger rights bill delayThe legislation would set rules and fines for airlines when issues arise such as lost luggage or overbooked flights.ConsumerDec 12, 2017
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Air Transat hearing: What it means for Canadian travellersThe CTA is holding a public inquiry into Air Transat's handling of two flights that were stuck on an Ottawa tarmac last month. But one advocate says the hearing is not enough.CanadaAug 30, 2017
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Ottawa plans consultations for passenger bill of rightsCanadians will soon have their say on the future of airline passenger rights with the Canadian Transportation Agency planning broad public consultations on new regulations.CanadaJun 7, 2017
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‘United Breaks Guitars’ singer says airline passenger bill of rights signals positive directionA Halifax man whose YouTube video about his customer experience with United Airlines in 2009 went viral says the recently proposed passenger bill of rights is a move "in the right direction."CanadaMay 16, 2017
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Passenger bill of rights to outline what airlines owe you for travel disruptionsCanada's new passenger bill of rights will give travellers a better idea of when airlines will have to compensate them.CanadaMay 16, 2017
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Forcing passengers from overbooked flights not tolerated in Canada: Transport ministerTransport Minister Marc Garneau has issued a warning to Canadian airlines that forcibly removing passengers from overbooked airplanes will not be allowed.CanadaApr 13, 2017
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