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

[ArcticKat]

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/

[Norwegianwood]

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

[twinpratts]

Nothing to see here... move along people

[Obbie]

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"

[cgzro]

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.

[QuincyF]

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.