Tag #Passenger Rights

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Turkey: Domestic Flights Still Charging for Water Despite Government Mandate

Despite a recent announcement by Turkey's Minister of Transport mandating free water on all domestic flights, a passenger reports paying 40 Turkish Lira for a small bottle of water on a flight from Diyarbakır, highlighting a delay in implementing the new policy.

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Air Canada Strike Exposes Canada's Airline Market Flaws

Air Canada flight attendants ended a strike after reaching a tentative agreement; the dispute exposed Canada's concentrated airline market, weak passenger rights, and government intervention that prioritized incumbent businesses over consumers.

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Air Canada Strike Strands 130,000 Daily Travelers

Air Canada's ongoing flight attendant strike, declared illegal, is affecting approximately 130,000 travelers daily, causing widespread flight cancellations and leaving passengers struggling to access rebooking or refunds under Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations.

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Air Canada's Preemptive Flight Cancellations Raise Passenger Rights Questions

Air Canada began preemptively cancelling flights on Thursday, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike set for Saturday, impacting numerous travellers and prompting questions about passenger rights and compensation beyond rebooking and refunds.

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Italy Eases Airport Security, Introduces Carry-On Liquid Rule Changes

Italian airports are implementing new rules: liquids over 100ml are now allowed in carry-on bags at select airports with updated scanners; ID checks at the gate are eliminated; and larger pets may be allowed in the cabin (airline-dependent).

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French Air Traffic Control Strike Cancels Flights, Passengers' Rights Explained

French air traffic control strikes cancelled flights, affecting tens of thousands; airlines must provide alternative flights or refunds, plus meals, accommodation if needed; additional losses may require separate claims.

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Air Canada Strike Leaves Passengers Stranded, Facing Heavy Costs

The Air Canada strike, lasting from Saturday to Tuesday, caused widespread flight cancellations and left thousands of passengers stranded, incurring significant costs and logistical challenges; the airline is gradually resuming operations, but travellers remain uncertain.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Air Canada Strike Exposes Gaps in Canada's Air Passenger Protection

The recent Air Canada flight attendant strike, resolved Tuesday, left thousands of passengers stranded and struggling for refunds, highlighting Canada's inadequate air passenger protection and lack of airline competition.

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Air Canada Strike Threatens to Disrupt 100,000+ Passengers

A potential Air Canada flight attendant strike, starting Saturday, could disrupt the travel plans of over 100,000 passengers daily, forcing cancellations, expensive rebookings, and significant financial losses for those with non-refundable arrangements.

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UK Air Traffic Control Fault Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions

Widespread flight delays and cancellations resulted from a UK air traffic control technical fault on Wednesday, affecting thousands of passengers; those with disrupted flights have various rights to care and assistance, refunds, or alternative flights, but compensation is unlikely due to the issue b...

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Eurostar Train Breakdown Strands Passengers for Four Hours

A Eurostar train traveling from Brussels to London experienced a power failure between Lille and Calais, stranding approximately 100 passengers for nearly four hours without air conditioning or working toilets before emergency services arrived. Eurostar has apologized and offered full refunds or tri...

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EU Parliament Votes for Free Hand Luggage for Air Passengers

The European Parliament's transport committee voted to allow passengers two free small carry-on bags (one 40x30x15 cm, the other max height 46cm, total dimensions 100cm, 7kg), potentially impacting airline revenue from ancillary fees, with negotiations with EU states expected to start in October.

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