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Canada’s airline passenger rules: stakeholders voice opposition

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Canada's recent implementation of new air passenger protection rules has followed a familiar pattern - high profile incidents of passengers becoming stranded spur calls for action; recommendations are made; consultations take place with industry stakeholders; and new rules become adopted.

The first set of Canada's new 'Air Passenger Protection Regulations' became effective in Jul-2019 and a lawsuit has been filed by numerous airlines arguing that the required payments under those rules violate international aviation treaties. Consumer groups have also expressed some disappointment that the new rules do not go far enough.

Opponents of the new regulations warn the rules will ultimately drive airfares up, and although the courts have acknowledged that they have received the legal complaint, it could be some time before a decision is rendered in the case, which means that for now the status quo remains.

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