
InfoCons Consumer Protection : EU Air Passenger Rights Update- Key Protections Defended by the European Parliament
Air passenger rights remain a cornerstone of consumer protection within the European Union. As air travel disruptions continue to affect millions of travellers every year, lawmakers are under pressure to ensure fair treatment, transparency, and compensation for passengers. In this context, the European Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding travellers’ rights by rejecting proposals that would weaken existing protections.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have taken a firm stance in favor of maintaining the three-hour delay threshold that entitles passengers to compensation. This position directly opposes proposals from EU member states that aimed to increase the delay requirement to between four and six hours, depending on flight distance.
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