WestJet loses passenger appeal for compensation after flight disruption

WestJet’s appeal against a Canadian Transportation Agency ruling to compensate a passenger for a flight cancellation due to crew shortage was rejected by the Federal Court of Appeal, which emphasized the importance of consumer protection in air travel. The court stated that interpretations allowing airlines to evade compensation for safety-related disruptions could undermine regulations designed to balance power between carriers and passengers.

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