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CTA Decision Commentary: They said what?

On January 31, 2014 the Canadian Transportation Agency released a lengthy decision addressing certain of Porter Airlines’ tariff provisions (Decision No. 31-C-A-2014). In the course of the decision, the Agency made a number of findings, some more supportable than others. However one finding is particularly problematic and warrants comment. While considering Porter’s tariff provisions addressing […]

Bordonaro c. Voyages David Inc. et Alitalia Airlines: Liability for Delay under the Montreal Convention

In a Quebec Small Claims Court decision, Bordonaro c. Voyages David Inc. et Alitalia Airlines, it was ruled that an airline was not liable to passengers for an over three hour flight delay.  The plaintiff purchased tickets for his children who were to fly from Bari to Rome and then from Rome to Montreal.  The […]