Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter face backlash from consumer advocates who claim the new rules maintain existing loopholes allowing airlines to avoid compensating passengers for flight disruptions caused by factors outside the airline's control, such as weather. While the government designates these circumstances as 'exceptional', critics argue that this rebranding does not address the core issue of inadequate compensation for passengers.
Consumer advocates say proposed changes to Canada 's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted.
But Air Passenger Rights advocacy group president Gabor Lukacs called the weekend announcement of the proposal"deceptive" and said that Transport Canada is actually"preserving the status quo." "They are just renaming the two categories when no compensation is owed as 'exceptional circumstances,'" he said.
The changes appeared to scrap a loophole through which airlines have denied customers compensation for flight delays or cancellations when they were required for safety purposes. Ottawa said those factors would also include security threats, unscheduled airport closures, bird strikes, or aircraft damage that could affect flight safety, among other examples.
Airlines Passenger Rights Flight Delays Flight Cancellations Canada
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Proposed Changes to Canada's Passenger Rights Charter Face CriticismProposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter are facing criticism from consumer advocates who say they will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to avoid compensating passengers for flight disruptions.
Read more »
Proposed Changes to Canada's Passenger Rights Charter Face CriticismConsumer advocates are criticizing proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter, arguing that they will not provide adequate compensation for travelers whose flights are disrupted.
Read more »
Proposed Changes to Canada's Passenger Rights Charter Spark ControversyConsumer advocates criticize proposed changes to Canada's Air Passenger Rights charter, arguing that loopholes will allow airlines to avoid compensating passengers for disrupted flights.
Read more »
Proposed Changes to Canada's Passenger Rights Charter Face CriticismConsumer advocates criticize proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter, arguing that they will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to avoid compensating travelers for flight disruptions.
Read more »
Canada Proposes New Air Passenger Rights RulesThe Canadian government is planning new rules that will enhance passenger rights during flight disruptions, even if caused by unforeseen circumstances. Airlines will be required to provide meals and accommodation for delayed passengers and expedite refunds.
Read more »
Quebec's New Doctor Legislation May Violate Charter Rights, Expert SaysA constitutional expert warns that proposed Quebec legislation, which mandates new doctors to work in the province's public system for five years, could potentially violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees freedom of movement.
Read more »