Key facts
- EU ambassadors have approved a final compromise on the bloc's reform of air passenger rights.
- The compromise was negotiated by the Cyprus Council presidency with the European Parliament.
- Four diplomats confirmed the approval to POLITICO.
EU ambassadors have given their approval to a final compromise on the bloc's reform of air passenger rights. This agreement was reached through negotiations between the Cyprus Council presidency and the European Parliament, according to four diplomats familiar with the matter.
The reform aims to update and strengthen the rights of air passengers within the European Union, addressing issues such as flight cancellations, delays, and denied boarding. The specific details of the compromise were not immediately available, but the approval by ambassadors signifies a significant step towards its final adoption.