EU Agrees on Historic Passenger Rights Overhaul to Protect Travelers

EU Agrees on Historic Passenger Rights Overhaul to Protect Travelers

The EU says the new policy strikes the right balance between consumer advocacy and sector competitiveness. Credit: Greek Reporter Air passengers across the EU will soon benefit from simpler, clearer and stronger rights. A landmark agreement reached recently between the Council and the European Parliament updates the EU rules on air passenger rights and airline liability. European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitz…

Industry figures criticise new European Union baggage and passenger rights rules

The European Union’s passenger rights rules revision (EU261) agreed earlier this week has drawn fire from leading aviation industry figures. From 2027, passengers on flights within the European Union or travelling outside the bloc will be entitled to travel with two pieces of hand luggage without paying an additional fee on top of the advertised fare. For Sergio Colella, SITA’s President, Europe, the proposals raise practical questions around bo…

EU updates pax rights

The European Council and European Parliament have reached an agreement on updated EU air passenger rights (EU261).The EU outlined new rules and cla…

Air Travelers in Europe Just Got a Major Win

The European Union has reached an agreement this month to protect air passenger rights after 13 years of negotiations. Passengers flying within the E.U., or departing from or arriving in the bloc, will be allowed to carry hand luggage without additional charge. Member countries have also retained policies regarding financial compensation for delays and cancellations, despite pushback from airlines. This is a provisional agreement that will go in…