The government is aiming to toughen penalties for poor airline service this spring, said Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, who appeared before a parliamentary committee on Jan. 12 looking into whether current fines are too modest or applied too sparingly.
“We’re going to keep our eye on the ball,” Alghabra told reporters in a Jan. 12 media briefing. “We’re going to keep ensuring that the airline sector remains focused on protecting passengers right.”
Several airlines experienced widespread delays and cancellations during and after the Christmas holidays when a severe winter storm disrupted their operations, affecting thousands of passengers. Some travellers were reportedly left stranded at their destinations for days, while others sought alternative means to return home….