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

webfull — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:36:46 +0000

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 pandemic. In a "notice of enforcement proceeding" issued by the department on Tuesday, June 15, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection says Air Canada "unlawfully failed to provide timely refunds" for flights between the United States and Canada that were cancelled or significantly changed. (CBC News)

Published: 15 June 2021

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

webfull — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:31:54 +0000

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." A statement released by the transport minister's office said the impact of COVID-19 was a key factor in the final decision to approve the purchase. (CBC News)

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Published: 12 February 2021

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

webfull — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:50:48 +0000

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, airlines now must abide by the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) second set of rules intended to protect travellers when their trips don’t go as planned. (CTV News).

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Published: 16 December 2019

Experts: Air Canada will buy Air Transat

webfull — Thu, 16 May 2019 13:32:58 +0000

Air Canada will buy Air Transat, offering $13 a share, or about $ 520 million, for its rival. (La Presse)

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Published: 16 May 2019

Expert: Air passenger bill of rights

webfull — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:51:21 +0000

“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 disembark a plane delayed for long periods.” (CBC)

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