Straight answers about what airlines owe you for flights to, from and within Canada. Every guide is checked against the regulation and links to its sources. When you’re ready, the free check tells you in about a minute what you’re owed.
Your rights
- Flight delayed? What Canadian airlines owe you
Under Canada's APPR, a delay of 3 hours or more can mean $400 to $1,000 per passenger, if the cause was within the airline's control. Who qualifies, and how much. - Flight cancelled? What you’re owed in Canada
Your rights when a flight to, from or within Canada is cancelled: rebooking, refund, meals and hotel, and cash compensation of up to $1,000 per passenger. - Weather, safety or crew? Why the airline’s reason decides if you’re paid
Under Canada's APPR, the cause of a delay decides whether cash is owed. Crew shortages and scheduled maintenance count; weather and strikes don't; "safety" needs a closer look. - Voucher or cash? You can insist on money
Canadian airlines must offer compensation in money. A voucher is only allowed if it's worth more, never expires and you agree in writing. What to check before you accept. - How long do I have to claim flight compensation in Canada?
You have one year from the delay or cancellation to send your claim. The airline then has 30 days to pay or explain. The deadlines that matter, step by step. - Meals and hotel during a flight delay: what Canadian airlines must provide
When a delay is within the airline’s control, it must provide food and drink after 2 hours and a hotel overnight. What counts, and claiming back what you paid yourself.
By airline
- Air Canada delay compensation: what you can claim
Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights: $400, $700 or $1,000 per passenger for a delay within the airline's control. How it works and what to watch for. - WestJet delay compensation: what you can claim
WestJet, WestJet Encore and former Sunwing flights: $400, $700 or $1,000 per passenger for a delay within the airline's control. How it works and what to watch for. - Porter Airlines delay compensation: what you can claim
Porter is a large airline under Canada's rules: $400, $700 or $1,000 per passenger for a delay within its control. How it works and what to watch for. - Flair Airlines delay compensation: what you can claim
Flair is a large airline under Canada's rules, so a delay within its control can mean $400 to $1,000 per passenger. How it works and what to watch for.