B.C. family loses airline delay compensation fight

A B.C. family has lost its bid before B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal to have Air Canada compensate it for flight delays resulting from damage to a plane.

The couple and three children purchased flights from Edmonton to Vancouver. 

However, the flight from Edmonton to Vancouver was delayed so they sought $2,000 for compensation under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and $90.91 for additional rental car expenses due to the flight delay.

Air Canada said the delay was due to an unforeseen maintenance issue that created a knock-on effect on flights, tribunal member Mark Henderson said his Sept. 25 decision.
As such, the airline said, the family is not entitled to

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