Key facts
- The European Council and European Parliament have agreed to a compromise deal on air passenger rights.
- Free cabin luggage will be maintained for air travellers.
- Financial compensation for delayed flights will continue under the new rules.
- The new regulations will also affect baggage fees, compensation claims, and seating rules.
- The new rules are expected to take effect in the second half of 2027.
- The agreement follows more than a decade of negotiations.
- EU countries have approved the compromise deal.
Following more than a decade of negotiations, the European Council and European Parliament have reached an agreement on a compromise deal to overhaul air passenger rights. The new regulations will maintain the right for air travellers to bring free cabin luggage and will continue to provide financial compensation for delayed flights under the bloc's existing rules. The reform also addresses baggage fees, compensation claims, and seating rules, aiming to offer greater clarity and protection for passengers. These comprehensive changes are slated to take effect in the second half of 2027. The approval by EU countries signifies a significant step towards modernizing air travel regulations within the European Union.