EU lawmakers push to bolster rights of stranded air travellers


  • World
  • Thursday, 06 Feb 2014

Passengers queue in Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport in west London December 7, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament has called for stricter rules to make it easier for stranded air passengers to claim compensation from their airlines.

The lawmakers' vote on Wednesday takes Europe closer to tightening rules on compensation, by limiting the exemptions airlines can use to avoid payouts for a flight delay or cancellation.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Former SNP leader Swinney to run to become Scotland's new first minister
Analysis-Low turnout, apathy in India election a worry for Modi's campaign
Soccer star's murder highlights South Africa's crime problem as election nears
Biden thinks he can flip North Carolina, polls show a rough road
Sustainable living offers hope for future for Hungarian families
Man sexually assaults two women he met online on the same day, US cops say
Colombia to break diplomatic relations with Israel
Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it
Analysis-Spain PM Sanchez's political gambles face litmus test in Catalan election
Sex offender asks Norway’s Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right

Others Also Read