Airlines seeking to overturn provisions of the travelers charter were rejected by the Supreme Court of Canada.
In a ruling issued Friday, the country’s highest court rejects the carriers’ appeal, marking a victory for travelers’ rights advocates. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and 16 other companies argued that the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) violated global standards and should be invalidated for international flights.
The complainants alleged that the provisions exceeded the authority of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) and contravened the Montreal Convention by imposing higher compensation requirements in the event of flight cancellation or lost baggage.
Under federal rules, passengers must be compensated up to $2,400 if they were denied boarding due to overbooking, while delays and other payments related to flight cancellations justify compensation of up to $1,000.