EU passenger rights audit to be completed in 2018
The application of Europe’s passenger-rights rules—often referred to as EU261—is being scrutinised by the European Court of Auditors, but a wider revamp remains in limbo. A lack of clarity in EU261 has resulted in a number of cases being brought to court, setting conflicting legal precedents. This triggered the rules to be redrafted in 2013, but the proposal stalled because Spain and the UK disagreed on whether Gibraltar should now be covered by the legislation. European Regions Airline Association (ERA) DG Montserrat Barriga said that redraft is still on hold, with no signs of movement and no timeline for when it is likely to be resolved. However, Barriga went on to explain that the European Court of Auditors is performing a passenger rights audit, which should be finalised by the end of 2018. <br/>
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EU passenger rights audit to be completed in 2018
The application of Europe’s passenger-rights rules—often referred to as EU261—is being scrutinised by the European Court of Auditors, but a wider revamp remains in limbo. A lack of clarity in EU261 has resulted in a number of cases being brought to court, setting conflicting legal precedents. This triggered the rules to be redrafted in 2013, but the proposal stalled because Spain and the UK disagreed on whether Gibraltar should now be covered by the legislation. European Regions Airline Association (ERA) DG Montserrat Barriga said that redraft is still on hold, with no signs of movement and no timeline for when it is likely to be resolved. However, Barriga went on to explain that the European Court of Auditors is performing a passenger rights audit, which should be finalised by the end of 2018. <br/>
