Airline Passengers Could Be Entitled To Hefty Compensation For Delays, Lost Bags | CBC News

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…

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Air Canada’s ‘Ancillary’ Fees For Customers Add Up To Big Bucks – Business – CBC News

Global airlines are expected to earn a record $82 billion US this year by charging customers extra for everything from seat assignment to baggage fees to travel commissions. And Air Canada is among the top ten airlines in the world when it comes to earning this so-called ancillary revenue, racking up nearly $1.18 billion US last year, according to reports from IdeaWorksCompany, a U.S. research company that tracks airline revenue. IdeaWorksCompany reviewed 138 airlines and examined in detail 66 airlines that publicly disclose extra revenues in their financial filings, which Air…

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