US EditionEU Agrees on New Rules for Air Passenger Rights and Compensations
- EU transport ministers reached a political agreement on June 5 in Luxembourg to update air passenger rights after 12 years of negotiation.
- The deal follows a Polish presidency proposal aiming to clarify compensation rules, though Slovenia and some countries opposed parts of the compromise.
- The revised framework establishes a compensation payment of €300 for flight delays lasting longer than four hours on trips of up to 3,500 kilometers, increasing to €500 for delays over six hours on longer routes, and requires airlines to provide passengers with pre-filled claim forms.
- Officials highlighted the need to balance passenger protection with airline pressures, with Minister Sabutis warning proposed higher delay thresholds could weaken rights, while others welcomed the end to the 12-year stalemate.
- The Council’s position now proceeds to the European Parliament, indicating further debate before finalizing legislation expected to standardize and clarify passenger compensation and assistance.
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EU agrees on new rules for air passenger rights and compensations
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The EU transport ministers finally reached an agreement on the negotiating mandate of the EU Council regarding changes to passenger rights in air transport after 12 years at a meeting in Luxembourg. Slovenia, represented by Infrastructure Minister Alenka Bratušek, did not support the proposal prepared by the Polish presidency. The new legislative framework is expected to bring clearer and simpler rules for air passengers and strike a better bala…
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