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Globe says feds warn Air Canada, others no rough stuff

2017-04-17 08:08 ET - In the News

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The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Transport Minister Marc Garneau is warning Canadian airlines that forcibly removing passengers from overbooked flights will not be tolerated. The Globe's Michelle Zilio writes that Mr. Garneau's written warning to airlines comes days after United Airlines passenger David Dao, 69, was dragged off a fully booked flight in Chicago after refusing to leave his seat to accommodate airline crew members. "I am sure that you were as disturbed as I was, and as all Canadians were, over the appalling incident that took place onboard a United flight earlier this week, when a passenger was forcibly removed from his seat. I am writing to you today to convey that such an incident would be unacceptable in Canada," Mr. Garneau said in a letter to Canadian airlines Friday. Mr. Garneau said he will introduce a passenger bill of rights in Parliament in the coming weeks after months of consultation with Canadians on their concerns about air travel. According to Friday's letter, the bill will address various aspects of the traveller experience under the control of airlines, such as compensation for passengers who are bumped from flights.

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