The EU is reviewing its flight delay compensation rules in an effort to reduce cancellations. Current regulations require airlines to compensate passengers for delays over three hours or cancellations within 14 days. Proponents argue that adjusting the delay threshold could aid airlines by giving them more flexibility, potentially preventing cancellations. However, there is significant opposition from countries like Germany, who emphasize consumer rights. The discussion represents ongoing tensions in balancing consumer protections with airline operational efficiency, particularly with the holiday season approaching.
Extending the so-called delay thresholds will give airlines more time to move planes and crews across Europe to save flight schedules, said Airlines for Europe (A4E).
Long flight delays are a real nuisance. They ruin the start of well-deserved holidays. They disrupt important plans. They cost valuable lifetime, said Stefanie Hubig, Germany's consumer rights minister.
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