Free Cabin Luggage and Delay Compensation Approved by EU Parliament
Lawmakers backed the measure by 646 votes to 12 as airlines must show fares with carry-on luggage and pay delay compensation.
- On Tuesday, The European Parliament approved revised air passenger rules in a 646–12–3 vote, preserving free cabin luggage and maintaining financial compensation for flight delays of three hours or more.
- Negotiations for these protections began in 2013, with lawmakers pushing for expanded baggage rights and delay safeguards until reaching a final legislative compromise after more than a decade of discussions.
- Airlines must display fares inclusive of carry-on luggage at booking's start, ending fees used by carriers like Ryanair and EasyJet, while passengers retain the right to a free 40cm by 30cm by 15cm personal item.
- Air travelers have nine months to file compensation claims, with airlines required to pay within 30 days, and can now correct name spelling errors without extra fees and obtain digital boarding passes.
- The new rules take effect in 2027, maintaining compensation tiers of €300 for flights over 3,500 kilometers and €600 for longer delays or cancellations, ensuring passenger financial recourse remains protected.
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