WestJet Swaps Planes, Denies Compensation
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WestJet passengers, Rocky Neufeld and Tanmay Mehta, experienced flight cancellations due to last-minute plane swaps, denying them compensation under Canadian rules. However, flight records revealed that these changes were made to prioritize other routes, not safety. Neufeld, a pilot, discovered the switch and sued WestJet, who admitted it was a business decision. Passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs claims this is a common tactic by airlines to avoid payouts. Canadas passenger rights are less stringent than Europes, where mechanical issues trigger compensation. Passengers are advised to monitor flight trackers and demand details on swaps or fixes to avoid being taken advantage of.
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