European Union announces plans to reduce compensation for delayed airline passengers soon. Draft law proposes lowering minimum compensation from two hundred fifty to eighty-three euros.
Short flights would now require four-hour delays before compensation is considered for passengers.
Long-haul intercontinental flights could mandate waiting up to nine hours for eligibility. Compensations may drop dramatically, especially for both short and long distance travel.
Consumer groups across Europe argue these rules undermine passenger rights and protections deeply. Proposal still requires approval from European Parliament; advocacy campaigns intensify across countries.