Flight delays and flight cancellations have become a reality as travel demand soars this summer.
But when can you expect compensation from airlines under federal regulations?
According to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, ticket holders must have You are entitled to financial compensation if you arrive at your destination late or if your flight is canceled and the disruption is not related to safety issues or abroad. Airline management.
Some airlines, such as Air Canada and WestJet both citing understaffing as a safety issue, and the Canadian Transportation Agency contesting it as valid under compensation rules, have
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To contest the Airline's decision, the Customer must submit a written request for compensation to the Airline and respond within 30 days thereafter.
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Travelers If you are dissatisfied with the company's services After receiving a response, the traveler can lodge a complaint with the CTA through the travel agency's website. You may have to wait a while before getting it.
If the trip is canceled within 14 days, the passenger is obligated to pay $1,000 for cancellation or delay of more than 9 hours and $400 to $700 for delay of 3 to 9 hours. There is, but there is another compensation. Measures against baggage claims.
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