Enhanced protection of air passengers’ rights on the way

The new regime would establish clear standards for how passengers are to be treated in various situations, including cases of overbooking, delays, cancellations, long delays on the tarmac, or lost or damaged baggage.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau is promising new legislation in the coming weeks that will better protect air passengers' rights.
Two weeks ago, I was disturbed, as many Canadians were, by the appalling incident that took place on board a United Airlines flight, when a passenger was forcibly removed from his seat. I, like most others, found the incident shocking and upsetting. When I learned about this event, I wrote to all t...

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