Concerned that you won't be reimbursed for your Air Canada flight's delay? If your flight with Air Canada was unexpectedly delayed or if your connection was cancelled due to an earlier delayed arrival time, you can submit a claim for Air Canada Flight Delay Compensation. When there are delays on flights, there is a lot of confusion. To simplify and clarify up the reimbursement process, Air Canada has supplied clear instructions. It's important to keep in mind, though, that airlines are only ever compelled to compensate their customers if the delay was caused by poor airline management and lasted three hours or more.