The European Parliament Has Approved New Rules for Air Passengers: Reimbursements in 14 Days and Accompanying Passengers Who Can Travel Free of Charge
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More uniform rules for refunds, common claim forms and greater protection for disabled people and people with reduced mobility are part of new EU rules approved by the European Parliament. The changes are intended to make it easier for passengers to claim their rights in the event of cancellations and other travel disruptions.
The European Parliament supports a reform that strengthens passenger rights in different modes of transport, although the measures still need to be formally approved by the Council and will not apply until October 2027.
On Tuesday, the European Parliament approved new rules on passenger rights, which provide for the full reimbursement of airline tickets purchased through travel agencies or online booking platforms, including intermediation fees, within 14 days, in the event of cancellation of flights.The new rules introduce and standardised forms for claims and additional measures for persons with disabilities, which are to apply from 23 October 2027 after form…
The European Parliament has given the green light this Tuesday by a very large majority to the reform of passenger rights which seeks to simplify procedures to ask for compensation, increase the protection of the most vulnerable travellers and clarify the role of intermediaries in case of cancellation or delay.
The European Parliament plenary has adopted the latest reform to clarify the rights of passengers on aircraft, trains and buses in the European Union, which includes measures to strengthen their protection, such as the creation of a common single form which they will be able to access in all the official languages of the Union to claim reimbursements and compensations for all types of travel.
The European Parliament has approved new rules for the protection of passengers. Money for cancelled flights, including those paid through intermediaries, must be reimbursed in no more than 14 days. The new provisions aim to clarify the rights of passengers when transport is disrupted and to simplify the procedures for requesting reimbursements and compensations. The rules were approved on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, [...]
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