By Blessing Nweke

Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled against the airline industry, affirming that airlines must compensate passengers for travel disruptions. This landmark decision, announced on Friday, comes in response to a lawsuit filed by airlines challenging the Canadian government’s updated passenger protection regulations implemented in 2019.

The court’s ruling dismissed the airlines’ appeal, reinforcing regulations that require both Canadian and international carriers to reimburse passengers for flight cancellations, delays, and lost or damaged luggage. These rules apply to all travelers flying to, from, and within Canada, marking a significant step in enhancing consumer rights in the aviation sector.

Gabor Lukacs, a prominent airline passenger advocate involved in the case, expressed his concerns about the current regulations, suggesting they fall short compared to protections in the UK and EU. Nevertheless, he welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision, stating, “I am grateful that the court rejected the airlines’ attempt to close the door and nail it shut on passenger protection in Canada.”

This ruling is expected to reshape how airlines handle passenger complaints and could lead to increased accountability within the industry. With rising travel disruptions and concerns over consumer rights, this decision is poised to impact millions of Canadian travelers, reinforcing their entitlement to fair compensation.

 

 

Posted by Blessing Nweke

Nweke Blessing is a graduate of the English language with over 3 years of experience in news writing, copywriting, content, and technical writing. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of yourNEWS. (Note: Articles may not be original content. Reference byline for original source.)

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