Delayed and cancelled flights are a reality this summer amid surging demand for travel, so customers should know whether they can expect compensation from airlines under federal regulations. The Air Passenger Protection Regulations say ticket holders are entitled to financial compensation if they arrive at their destination at least three hours late, or if their flight was cancelled and the disruption was unrelated to safety issues or outside the airline's control. Some airlines have been critic
This summer's travel chaos has made flying with a disability even more difficult — here are the 10 accommodations airlines are required to provide.
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee is launching an investigation into airport delays and flight cancellations. The committee met virtually on Monday and voted unanimously to move forward with a study into the delays. The committee will invite Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to testify and will hold its first hearing by the end of next week. Airlines and airports have been grappling with a surge in travel this summer, compounded by staffing shortages affecting both carriers and fe