Government Looking at Tougher Penalties for Poor Airline Service: Transport Minister

Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra speaks with reporters before appearing as a witness at a House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities in Ottawa on Jan. 12, 2023. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby

The government is aiming to toughen penalties for poor airline service this spring, said Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, who appeared before a parliamentary committee on Jan. 12 looking into whether current fines are too modest or applied too sparingly.

“We’re going to keep our eye on the ball,” Alghabra told reporters in a Jan. 12 media briefing. “We’re going to keep ensuring that the airline sector remains focused on protecting passengers right.”