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Airlines in Canada – Passenger Rights & Compensation Guide
Canada is served by a wide range of domestic, regional, and international airlines connecting major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary with destinations across the world. Whether you’re flying with full-service carriers like Air Canada, international airlines such as Emirates or Lufthansa, or regional operators like Calm Air and Pascan Aviation, your rights as a passenger are protected under Canadian law.
The Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), enforced by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), apply to all flights to, from, and within Canada. These regulations ensure that passengers are treated fairly and may be entitled to compensation for flight disruptions such as delays, cancellations, denied boarding, missed connections, and baggage issues.
What Are Your Passenger Rights in Canada?
Under APPR, airlines are required to inform passengers about delays and cancellations, provide assistance during long wait times, and compensate eligible passengers when disruptions are within the airline’s control and not required for safety.
Passenger rights apply to:
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Flights within Canada (domestic airlines like Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines)
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Flights from Canada to international destinations
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Flights to Canada operated by international airlines
This means you can claim compensation not only from Canadian airlines but also from global carriers operating in Canada.
Compensation Amounts Under APPR
If your flight disruption is within the airline’s control and not related to safety, you may be entitled to:
Length Of Delay | Large Airline Compensation (CAD) | Small Airline Compensation (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
3-6 Hours | $400 | $125 |
6-9 Hours | $700 | $250 |
9+ Hours | $1000 | $500 |
Additionally, airlines must provide:
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Meals and refreshments
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Hotel accommodation (if overnight delay)
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Transportation to and from the hotel
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Communication (Wi-Fi or phone access)
Domestic Airlines
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Air Canada
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Air Creebec
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Air Inuit
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Air North
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Air Saint-Pierre
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Air Transat
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Canadian North
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Calm Air
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Central Mountain Air
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Flair Airlines
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Harbour Air
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Pacific Coastal Airlines
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PAL Airlines
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Pascan Aviation
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Perimeter Aviation
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Porter Airlines
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WestJet
These airlines operate primarily within Canada and are fully regulated under APPR.
International Airlines
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Aer Lingus
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Aeromexico
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Air Algerie
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Air China
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Air France
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Air India
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Air New Zealand
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Alaska Airlines
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All Nippon Airways
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American Airlines
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Arajet
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Austrian Airlines
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Azores Airlines
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Avianca Airlines
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Bermudair
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines
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British Airways
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Caribbean Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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China Airlines
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China Eastern
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China Southern
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Condor
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Copa Airlines
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Delta Airlines
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Discover Airlines
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Edelweiss
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Egypt Air
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Emirates
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Ethiopian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Eva Air
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Fiji Airways
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Frenchbee
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Hainan Airlines
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Hongkong Airlines
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Icelandair
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ITA Airways
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Japan Airlines
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JetBlue
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KLM Airlines
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Korean Air
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LOT Polish Airlines
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Lufthansa
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Philippine Airlines
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Qantas
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Qatar Airways
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Royal Air Maroc
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Royal Jordanian
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Saudia
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun Country Airlines
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Swiss International Air Lines
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TAP Air Portugal
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Tunisair
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Turkish Airlines
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United Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic
Even if the airline is based outside Canada, APPR still applies for flights departing from or arriving in Canada.
In some cases, additional regulations may apply:
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EU261 (for flights departing from Europe)
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Montreal Convention (for baggage and damages)
Flight disruptions are the most common reason passengers claim compensation.
You may be eligible if:
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Your flight is delayed by 3+ hours
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Your flight is cancelled on short notice
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You miss a connecting flight due to delay
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You were denied boarding involuntarily
However, compensation depends on the cause:
Eligible:
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Mechanical issues
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Staffing problems
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Airline operational issues
Not eligible:
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Weather conditions
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Airport restrictions
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Security risks
If your baggage is delayed, lost, or damaged, you may be eligible for compensation under international agreements like the Montreal Convention.
You can claim:
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Reimbursement for essential items (clothing, toiletries)
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Compensation for lost or damaged baggage (up to ~CAD 3,000 depending on exchange rates)
Always keep receipts and report baggage issues immediately at the airport.
Filing a claim directly with airlines can be time-consuming and frustrating. Many passengers face delays, rejections, or unclear communication.
That’s where TripShed helps.
We handle the entire process for you:
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Verify eligibility
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File claims with airlines
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Follow up and negotiate
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Ensure maximum payout
With our No Win, No Fee model, you only pay if you receive compensation.
