Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada
- The Federal Court of Appeal upheld a decision requiring Air Canada to enhance accessibility for passengers with disabilities, including accommodating larger power wheelchairs.
- Tim Rose highlighted the accessibility issues, as he was denied travel due to his wheelchair not fitting on a flight.
- Justice Wyman Webb stated that Air Canada failed to prove that accommodating larger wheelchairs would cause undue hardship.
- Rose celebrated the ruling as a victory for the disability community, emphasizing the need for equal travel opportunities for all passengers.
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Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada
A judicial tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Air Canada that sought to overturn a requirement to fully accommodate passengers whose wheelchairs are too large to fit through the cargo doors of some aircraft
Court confirms decision to improve accessibility at Air Canada - Canada French
MONTREAL—The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the decision of Canada's transportation regulator to improve accessibility for air travellers with disabilities. A court dismissed Air Canada's appeal to quash the requirement to fully accommodate passengers with wheelchairs that are too large to cross the loading doors of certain aircraft. The court found this to be too costly for the airline.
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