Federal Strike Could Push Air Passenger Complaints Processing Beyond 18 Months

Federal Strike Could Push Air Passenger Complaints Processing Beyond 18 Months
Passengers arrive at Pearson Airport in Mississauga, Ont. on Mar. 14, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
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The strike by federal civil servants could mean passengers who filed complaints with the country’s airline regulator could face even longer processing times.

The Canadian Transportation Agency says a backlog of complaints on issues ranging from lost luggage to compensation for cancelled flights now sits at nearly 45,000—a processing time of 18 months per case on average.