The federal government says a new Canadian Passenger Bill of Rights will be in place July 15.

The announcement came today and already there’s plenty of reaction.

Woodrow French who spearheaded the effort to have airline passenger rights recognized is applauding the new legislation overall, but says there remain some areas of concern.

He says limiting time on the tarmac is a positive thing, but doesn’t go far enough.

The Canadian Automobile Association says the new rights include compensation as high as $2,400 for bumping, there will be compensation for lost or stolen baggage and all communications from an airline, including tickets, will have to contain clear information on passenger rights and how to claim them.

Other rights, including cash compensation for delays and cancellations and the requirement that airlines seat children near their parents at no extra charge, come into force December 15.