Precious little has been said about the rights of affected passengers who already purchased tickets on flights that WestJet cancelled.
Budget Bill perpetuates the existing loopholes, creates a new one, and encroaches on fundamental rights.
Looming strike underscores stark contrast between Canada's APPR and the European Union’s gold standard of passenger protection.
Canada should amend the law by both enhancing enforcement and harmonizing the framework with the EU’s air passenger protection regime.
Canadians should have the same rights and protections that European passengers have been enjoying for more than 15 years.
48 hours is not a reasonable time for providing alternate transportation.