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Air Transat Delay Compensation: Up to $1,000 (APPR)
Air Transat flight delayed, cancelled or overbooked? See how much you can claim under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and get a free claim letter.
1. What happened?
Your compensation (APPR)
$400
$400 per passenger
You arrived 3 hours or more late for a reason within the airline's control.
Your rights
- ✔Compensation must be offered in money. Vouchers or points are allowed only if they are worth more, never expire, and you agree in writing.
- ✔During a delay of 2+ hours the airline must give food and drink and a way to communicate, and a hotel and transport if overnight.
- ✔You have 1 year to claim. The airline must answer within 30 days.
- ✔This applies to all flights to, from and within Canada, on any airline.
✉️ Your claim letter
🧭 If they refuse or don't answer in 30 days
- File a complaint with the Canadian Transportation Agency (free).
- Keep boarding passes, receipts and all emails.
Air Passenger Protection Regulations. Rules last checked: October 2026. General information, not legal advice. 🔒
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: Canadian Transportation Agency
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Questions people ask
How much compensation for a delayed flight in Canada?+
With a large airline: $400 for arriving 3–6 hours late, $700 for 6–9 hours and $1,000 for 9+ hours, if the cause was within the airline's control and not required for safety. Small airlines pay $125, $250 or $500.
How much for denied boarding?+
$900, $1,800 or $2,400 depending on how late you arrive (under 6, 6–9 or 9+ hours), paid as soon as possible.
How long do I have to claim?+
1 year from the flight. The airline must respond within 30 days; if not, complain to the Canadian Transportation Agency.