EU countries reach compromise on air passenger rights reform
EU states have approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform, keeping the three-hour delay threshold for compensation up to €600. Consumer groups, airlines, and claim firms see issues.
European Union member states have approved a compromise on the long-awaited reform of air passenger rights. The deal preserves key elements of the current framework, including the three-hour delay threshold that entitles passengers to compensation.
Travelers would still be eligible for compensation of up to €600 when their flights are delayed or canceled. However, the reform has few fans — consumer groups, airlines, and compensation-claim companies all see problems in the compromise.
The agreement is part of a series of recent developments. Last week, EU negotiators reached a compromise, and earlier, the Parliament and Council failed to agree and continued talks. The final deal still requires approval.
