Transportation minister announces proposed changes to air passenger rights

Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra announced on Monday proposed changes to the air passenger rights framework put in place in an effort to respond to a backlog of complaints by travellers. Among the changes, compensation by airlines would be made mandatory in the case of a delay or cancellation except for a “narrow” list of exceptions. It would also establish standards of treatment, requiring airlines to provide things such as food and water for all disruptions.