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WestJet told to stop advertising limits on passenger expense reimbursements

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WestJet has been ordered to stop advertising any limits on expenses being claimed for reimbursement by passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled.

Air Passenger Rights had argued that the reimbursement policy was “deceptive” and that there were no set limits under Canada ’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations or the Montreal Convention .

The airline previously advertised that domestic passengers could claim up to C$150 per night for accommodations.

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English

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