European Union Updating Flight Delay Compensation Rules... For The Better!
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nachrichten.atA regulation from 2004 is currently being renegotiated and a draft compromise is before the vote. The aviation association calls for a reduction in compensation.
The EU negotiators reached a compromise on the reform of air passenger rights, largely maintaining the current rules on compensation for delayed and cancelled flights.The proposal also introduces new obligations for airlines and measures to simplify the procedure for claiming compensation.
European Union Updating Flight Delay Compensation Rules... For The Better!
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies in the world when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. This policy is known as EC261 (often referred to as EU261), and it entitles consumers to compensation in the range of €250-600 in the event of operational disruptions, in addition to clearly defined rebooking practices, reimbursement for expenses, etc. Since …
The future of air passengers' rights in the European Union faces decisive days.The European Parliament and the Council of the EU continue to fail to reach agreement on the reform of Regulation EC261, the rule governing compensation for delays, cancellations and denied boarding.After several attempts at negotiation without conclusive results, both institutions have until 15 June to conclude a pact within the formal conciliation procedure.The revi…
The organisation of global airlines, Iata, has been very strict against the European Parliament's desire to maintain compensation for passengers whose flights have been delayed. The post Flight Delay and Passenger Compensation: "Air transport is treated as a political punching-ball" appeared first on Le Vif.
Air passengers in the European Union will continue to be entitled to compensation of up to EUR 600 in the event of delayed or cancelled flights, according to a compromise reached by European negotiators after months of discussion.
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