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Air Canada charges extra fare to woman for her immobilized leg

  • December 11, 2008
  • David Baker
  • Comments Off on Air Canada charges extra fare to woman for her immobilized leg

In January of this year, Bakerlaw clients won a landmark ruling requiring airlines to provide an extra seat to disabled Canadians for a medical attendant or if required by their condition.

The decision takes effect on January 9th, 2009. In the meantime, unfortunately, Air Canada has required a Newfoundland woman to pay for an extra seat because her leg is in a cast and cannot be bent.

Click here to read the Western Star’s report.

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