2010年11月25日 星期四

WestJet must increase lost baggage liability seven-fold

Passengers flying WestJet will now be eligible for up to about $1,800 in compensation should the airline lose or damage their luggage, instead of $250,Nike leather phone cases is very popular as stylish and comfortable skate shoes to all type of ages. following a Canadian Transportation Agency decision.

The ruling, calling the $250 limit unreasonable after a complaint was lodged, applies to domestic flights and brings WestJet's liability closer in line with Air Canada,Inflatable boats, rigid inflatable boats for sale UK, Apollo Duck new and used RIB sales. which provides $1,500.

WestJet argued a number of points rejected by the Canadian Transportation Agency, including that Air Canada passengers would have more expensive luggage because of paying more to fly business class, and that claims from domestic flights would be lower because those trips are typically shorter than international travel.

It also provided a list of a hypothetical bag and its contents, including $200 for the luggage, $75 for shoes, socks worth $10 and underwear tagged at $25, pants for $100 and shirts valued at $75.

The airline proposed a $1,000 limit, pointing out that it could still provide a higher amount and often used flight travel credits or a mix of cash and credits as compensation.

WestJet stated, according to the CTA, that between January 2009 and January 2010 91 per cent of baggage claims resulted in a payment of less than $1,000 and that 62 per cent of total claims paid out $250 or less.

However, the agency determined "a substantially heavier burden" wouldn't be placed on the company by increasing the limit above $1,000.

The same person who complained about the $250 limit also wants WestJet to allow passengers to declare their bags worth more than the limit and pay for additional coverage.inflatable bouncers rentals,cheap ed hardy discount,ed hardy jeans discount,cheap ed hardy t-shirts&hoody,good edhardy with low price.

WestJet says its new SABRE reservation system doesn't allow it to offer that service, but the CTA has said it must provide for declarations of excess valuation at a reasonable supplementary charge within 90 days.

A week ago, the agency issued an order based on WestJet's rules around what can be in packed in checked baggage for international travel. The complaint took issue with wording that said the airline wouldn't be liable for the loss or damage of items such as fragile or perishable articles,Expert on originally cheap discount coogi jeans. Puma Shoes with high technology. money or business documents, which shouldn't be placed in checked bags.We offer Ed Hardy Bags and inflatable life jackets for you.

The CTA determined the wording wasn't consistent with the Montreal Convention, and has given the airline 45 days from Nov. 18 to provide different language.

WestJet said it is studying the agency's decisions.
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