| Airline Size | Delay at Arrival | Compensation | Additional Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Airline | 3-6 hours | $400 CAD | Meals, refreshments, rebooking or refund |
| Large Airline | 6-9 hours | $700 CAD | Meals, refreshments, rebooking or refund |
| Large Airline | 9+ hours | $1,000 CAD | Meals, refreshments, rebooking or refund |
| Small Airline | 3-6 hours | $125 CAD | Meals, refreshments, rebooking or refund |
| Small Airline | 6-9 hours | $250 CAD | Meals, refreshments, rebooking or refund |
| Small Airline | 9+ hours | $500 CAD | Meals, refreshments, rebooking or refund |
ℹ️ Domestic Canadian airline compensation laws apply when a flight is delayed by 3+ hours due to reasons within the airline’s control (excluding safety concerns). Passengers must submit claims within one year, and airlines must respond within 30 days.
📝 Large Airline Definition: An airline that transports at least 2 million passengers per year. All other airlines are classified as small.
📌 If you flew on a Canadian airline FROM Europe and it was delayed or canceled, then EU air passenger rights apply.