Experts: U.S. seeking $25M from Air Canada for being slow to refund customers

Published: 15 June 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking a $25.5 million US penalty against Air Canada for "failing to provide consumers prompt refunds" after cancelling their flights amid the COVID-19...

Experts: Federal government approves Air Canada purchase of Transat A.T. Inc.

Published: 12 February 2021

The federal government has approved Air Canada's purchase of competing airline Transat A.T. Inc. under a series of strict terms and conditions the government says "are in the interest of Canadians....

Expert: Second phase of air passenger rights comes into effect in Canada

Published: 16 December 2019

With the holiday season fast approaching and Canadians finalizing their travel plans, the federal government’s second wave of air passenger protections has come into full effect. As of Dec. 15,...

Experts: Air Canada will buy Air Transat

Published: 16 May 2019

Air Canada will buy Air Transat, offering $13 a share, or about $ 520 million, for its rival. (La Presse) Here are experts to comment what this transaction means for the consumers and the industry:

Expert: Air passenger bill of rights

Published: 2 August 2017

“A new air passenger bill of rights would punish airlines for keeping people on the tarmac longer than three hours, forcing them to compensate passengers. But it would not compel carriers to...

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