Canadian travellers who are bumped from flights due to overbooking, or have to deal with lost or damaged luggage, could soon be eligible for hundreds of dollars in compensation.
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) outlined today a proposed new regulatory regime with specific financial entitlements for travellers. The proposed regulations include:
The compensation regime will offer smaller amounts for smaller airlines that serve northern or remote communities.
The changes are expected to result in an average price increase of about $2.75 per ticket, though it’s not clear whether that will be passed on to the passenger.
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