Government looking to strengthen air passenger protection rules after holiday chaos, minister says

In cases of weather delays, airlines are required to keep passengers informed and rebook them. If they can't be rebooked within 48 hours, the airline is required to offer a refund. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he's looking to strengthen air passenger protection regulations at a time of rising frustration with Canada's airlines. In cases of weather delays, airlines are required to keep passengers informed and rebook them. The current rules came into place in 2019, but air passenger rights expert Ian Jack said a re-examination of the regulations is well overdue.