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Why the flood of air traveller complaints has resulted in few fines against the airlines

January 24, 2023 sNawaWebs.ADV

Experts are calling on the agency responsible for enforcing air passenger protection rules to be more aggressive with fines when airlines run afoul of those regulations.

The quasi-judicial Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has the ability to fine airlines up to $25,000 if they don’t comply with air passenger protection regulations that came into force in 2019. Those rules require an airline to compensate passengers for lost luggage or flight delays and cancellations that are within the airline’s control.

But earlier this month, the head of the CTA told the House of Commons transport committee that the agency hasn’t levied a

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Canadian travel issues study: Airlines, Minister Alghabra testifying

January 13, 2023 sNawaWebs.ADV

Putting the blame largely on “extreme weather” and staffing issues, officials from major Canadian airlines Sunwing, WestJet and Air Canada have told MPs they are sorry that thousands of passengers were left scrambling or stranded this holiday season. The airlines say they’ll be making changes, but so too should the government.

Airline executives were first in the hot seat on Thursday, as part of a marathon day of hearings of the House transport committee digging into why this holiday’s travel season descended into chaos for many travellers. Following the airlines were airport authorities who also cited weather as a factor,

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Southwest Airlines’ cancellations leave thousands of bags lost

December 29, 2022 sNawaWebs.ADV

It’s not just thousands of people with canceled Southwest Airlines flights being stranded at airports across the nation, but also thousands of pieces of their checked in luggage – even if the owner never got on a flight.

Some passengers said they have been separated from baby gear, medicine and other important items because they didn’t anticipate being separated from their baggage for so long.

At Honolulu International Airport, Southwest passenger Crystal Muñoz had to sort through over “easily 75 bags jammed together” to find her family’s suitcases when her husband rebooked their flight to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines.

“It

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Passengers rave about ‘perfect’ hand luggage bag that fits most airlines including Ryanair

December 8, 2022 sNawaWebs.ADV

BUDGET travellers have shared rave reviews for a bag that fits most airlines’ hand luggage size limits, including Ryanair.

Finding a bag that can fit everything needed for a holiday, without adding any excess baggage fees can be difficult, but there are affordable options out there.

The bag is lightweight but also designed to carry heavy loads for passengersCredit: Amazon

The Cuqoo 2022 bag is one such option, and is currently available on Amazon from £11.99.

The bag promises to fit perfectly as an under-seat or cabin bag.

Its measures at 40x20x25cm, compliant with most major airlines including

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Spirit Airlines announces Black Friday fare and vacation package sales

November 27, 2022 sNawaWebs.ADV

In a nod to the airline’s color scheme, it’s Black and Yellow Friday at Spirit.

The famously bare-bones carrier is offering a slew of deals, including one-way tickets for as little as $32 and up to 50% off vacation packages booked directly through the airline.

Spirit is also running a sweepstakes through Tuesday for a three-night all-inclusive stay at Royal Uno in Cancún, Mexico. The prize includes round-trip airfare for two and a rental car.

“Savvy travelers are hunting for deals this Black Friday, and our Black and Yellow Friday offer lets them save big on their entire trip with

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Fake Hawaiian Airlines Giveaway Offers 410 Free Roundtrips

November 16, 2022 sNawaWebs.ADV

Hawaiian Airlines is indeed celebrating its 93rd Anniversary. Read more about that below. But first, a Facebook fan page purporting to be that of Hawaiian Airlines using the lead photo above, said that on Monday, November 14, “we will choose 82 people who have shared and typed (Hawaii) on this, each of them will be rewarded with one of these vacation packages including a paid trip to Hawaii for five people! (This includes Airfare and a 7-night stay).

Do not follow these steps, but see how the hoax was perpetrated.

Your editors found that many of their friends had already

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The world’s best airlines for 2022, according to Skytrax

October 15, 2022 sNawaWebs.ADV

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London (CNN) — From Covid to chaos, it’s been another bumpy year for the aviation industry. In much of the northern hemisphere, the busy summer season was beset by delays and cancellations, while in the United States a new study this week found that airplane passenger satisfaction is declining across the board.

Still, as we roll into the calmer travel months

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