Airlines have scrambled to respond to circumstances beyond their control, leading to delays and flight cancellations." Yet some customers have reported cases in which they say their carriers have fallen short of what Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) require in those circumstances. Still, some observers question how much consumers can truly rely on airlines to meet the regulatory requirements when disruptions occur. Canadian airlines temporarily cancelled service there but resumed flights on Feb. 24. (Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines are considered large airlines under the APPR.)

Source: CBC News March 07, 2026 19:36 UTC