Flight disruption rule change proposals ‘fall short,’ airlines tell Ottawa – National

Flight disruption rule change proposals ‘fall short,’ airlines tell Ottawa – National

The head of the National Airlines Council of Canada says the federal government’s proposed new rules on responses to flight disruptions “fall short” of addressing concerns made by various groups including provinces, unions, airports and airlines. Jeff Morrison, president and CEO of the council, said “significant concerns” were raised by the different groups during consultations…

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Ottawa seeks changes to flight disruption rules. What to know – National

Ottawa seeks changes to flight disruption rules. What to know – National

The federal government is proposing new rules surrounding airlines’ obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted, even when delays or cancellations are caused by an “exceptional circumstance” outside of carriers’ control. The Canadian Transportation Agency’s amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, announced Saturday, would require carriers to provide meals to passengers whose flights are…

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