A year and a half after Terry and Vicki Lynn Black’s flight to New York City was cancelled by Air Canada, a small claims court adjudicator has ordered the airline to pay the Nova Scotia couple exactly what they wanted — plus interest and costs.
In a Jan.10 decision, the Blacks were awarded $1,583.70. Under federal Air Passenger Protection Regulations, airline travellers are entitled to $700 for a six- to nine-hour delay if it is not related to a safety issue, and within the airline’s control.
“Honestly because it took so long, I wasn’t really sure how it would turn out. And I’m really happy
