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Consultations on air passenger ‘bill of rights’ show sticking points on tarmac delays, compensation for cancelled and delayed flights

Consultations show the public and consumer advocates are at odds with the airline industry on many components of what soon-to-come air passenger protections may look like.

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BY JOLSON LIM
October 22, 2018

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Consultations on air passenger ‘bill of rights’ show sticking points on tarmac delays, compensation for cancelled and delayed flights

Consultations show the public and consumer advocates are at odds with the airline industry on many components of what soon-to-come air passenger protections may look like.

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