Air Passenger Rights News

In a landmark decision, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has dramatically reshaped Canadian air passenger rights. In Air Passenger Rights v. WestJet Airlines Ltd., 2026 BCCA 357, the Court confirmed that standardized compensation claims under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations may be pursued before the Civil Resolution Tribunal and rejected arguments that only the Canadian Transportation Agency can decide these disputes. While the particular passengers ultimately did not receive compensation, the judgment represents a major victory for access to justice and clarifies several important questions that will benefit Canadian travellers for years to come.

We believe every traveller has the right to clear information, timely compensation, and transparent accountability when things go wrong.