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ArcticKat

Post subject: Air Canada fined by U.S. for ‘deceptive’ price advertising

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:45 pm

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Air Canada has been fined $50,000 (U.S.) by the U.S. Department of Transportation for violating “deceptive price advertising” rules in online ads.

“When passengers buy an airline ticket, they have a right to know how much they will have to pay,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a news release Thursday announcing the fine.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nat ... le2119764/

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Norwegianwood

Post subject: Re: Air Canada fined by U.S. for ‘deceptive’ price advertisi

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:45 pm

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I like this quote from another article, shows the efficiency of our governing agencies...........

"Canada passed a law four years ago requiring airlines to advertise the full price of airfares, but Ottawa signalled last month that the legislation may be too complicated to enact."

WTFO :rolleyes:

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twinpratts

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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:47 pm

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Nothing to see here... move along people :roll:

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Obbie

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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:00 am

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Nothing other than an airline getting it's stupid ass fined for breaking the law and trying to take advantage of it's passengers.

"Best in North America" you say.......thats a nice way of saying "Best of the Worst"

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cgzro

Post subject: Re: Air Canada fined by U.S. for ‘deceptive’ price advertisi

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:47 pm

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I'm not sure on what you are basing that. I spend a LOT of money on Air Canada every year and they are consistently better than the others in every regard. If you know a better airline please let me know and I'll shift to them but right now its A/C.

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QuincyF

Post subject: Re: Air Canada fined by U.S. for ‘deceptive’ price advertisi

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:59 pm

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This seems like a mistake made by their marketing or advertising company. They should have know the rules and guidelines. I do have to say that Air Canada does have good pricing and they are a great airline. This just seems like a stupid mistake that cost $50,000 and probably someone's job.

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