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Bumped off flight? Canada offers extra compensation for passengers bumped by airlines

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Agence France-Presse

<p>OTTAWA - Canada introduced new consumer protection rules Monday for airline passengers traveling to or from the country, offering up to Can$2,400 (1,634 euros) in compensation for people who miss flights because airlines have overbooked.</p><p>&quot;We have created a world-leading approach to air passenger rights that is clear, consistent, transparent and fair,&quot; said Transport Minister Marc Garneau as he unveiled the new regulations.</p><p>As of Monday, airlines will be required to &quot;provide compensation of up to Can$2,400 for denial of boarding for reasons within the airlines’ control,&quot; such as overbooking, when an airline sells more tickets than a given flight can accommodate.</p><p>Airlines will also have to pay up to Can$2,100 for lost or damaged luggage, as well as a refund of any baggage fees, the Canadian government said in a statement.</p><p>A second phase of the regulations will come into effect on December 15 to cover &quot;flight delays, cancellations and seating children in proximity of a parent or guardian.&quot;</p><p>Garneau said that airlines could face penalties of up to Can$25,000 for each incident of non-compliance.</p><div><strong>sab/jh/cs</strong></div><div><br/><strong>© Agence France-Presse</strong></div>

<p>OTTAWA - Canada introduced new consumer protection rules Monday for airline passengers traveling to or from the country, offering up to Can$2,400 (1,634 euros) in compensation for people who miss flights because airlines have overbooked.</p>

OTTAWA - Canada introduced new consumer protection rules Monday for airline passengers traveling to or from the country, offering up to Can$2,400 (1,634 euros) in compensation for people who miss flights because airlines have overbooked.