Flight Delayed 3+ Hours in Canada: Exactly What You're Owed

## The magic number is 3 hours — at arrival APPR compensation is triggered by your **arrival delay at your final destination**, not how late you left. Landed 2h55m late? No cash compensation. 3h05m? You're in. ## Compensation table (disruptions within airline control) **Large carriers** (Air Canada, WestJet, and their partners): | Arrival delay | You're owed | |---|---| | 3 to 6 hours | **$400** | | 6 to 9 hours | **$700** | | 9+ hours | **$1,000** | **Small carriers** (Flair, Porter, Air Transat, Sunwing): | Arrival delay | You're owed | |---|---| | 3 to 6 hours | **$125** | | 6 to 9 hours | **$250** | | 9+ hours | **$500** | ## You're owed care during the delay too From **2 hours** of delay, regardless of compensation eligibility, the airline must provide reasonable food and drink and a means of communication. Overnight delay? Hotel and transport to it. Keep every receipt — if the airline fails to provide these, you can claim the expenses back. ## Three things that kill valid claims 1. **Waiting too long** — you have 1 year from the flight date to submit. 2. **Vague complaints** — "my flight was late, pay me" gets template denials. Cite the delay length, the reason given, and the APPR provision. 3. **Giving up after one denial** — airlines deny first and pay later. The follow-up letter and CTA escalation are where valid claims win. Check your specific flight free with AirDelays's eligibility checker — it takes 30 seconds and tells you the exact amount to claim. *General information, not legal advice.*