Are you having trouble with an Air Canada flight delay? In the event that a flight is delayed for three hours or longer and the reason for the delay is within the airline's control, passengers may be entitled for Air Canada Delay Compensation. Because the airlines can effectively handle delays caused by a variety of factors—including technical difficulties, staffing shortages, the absence of pilots or crew members, delays on a prior flight, etc.—the airlines are responsible for making up for any lost time under US law. The amount of compensation varies depending on how long the delay was; it is typically $308 for delays of between three and six hours.