Europe clarifies its passenger rights rules
The EC has adopted a set of passenger rights guidelines, aimed at clarifying the rules ahead of a more major revision. The passenger rights rules entered force in 2005, but a number of legal cases brought before the Court of Justice of the EU have changed the content and scope of the legislation, causing inconsistencies in its application across Europe. “A clarification was therefore needed for travellers, airlines and the national authorities, which are in charge of making sure the rules are properly applied at national level,” the EC said. Specifically, they clarify that passengers are entitled to compensation after a delay of 3 hours at the final destination, rights in the event of missed connections and what classifies as extraordinary circumstances—perhaps the most controversial part of Regulation 261. <br/>
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Europe clarifies its passenger rights rules
The EC has adopted a set of passenger rights guidelines, aimed at clarifying the rules ahead of a more major revision. The passenger rights rules entered force in 2005, but a number of legal cases brought before the Court of Justice of the EU have changed the content and scope of the legislation, causing inconsistencies in its application across Europe. “A clarification was therefore needed for travellers, airlines and the national authorities, which are in charge of making sure the rules are properly applied at national level,” the EC said. Specifically, they clarify that passengers are entitled to compensation after a delay of 3 hours at the final destination, rights in the event of missed connections and what classifies as extraordinary circumstances—perhaps the most controversial part of Regulation 261. <br/>
