The text, which has had the rejection of Spain, Germany, Portugal and Slovenia when considering that the function is a setback in the rights of passengers and the abstinence of Austria and Estonia, will still have to be negotiated with the European Parliament.
The EU transport ministers have today supported a change in the community regulations that extend from 3 to 4 hours that a flight has to be postponed, so that passengers can claim compensation.
The text, which the Rejection of Spain, Germany, Portugal and Slovenia When considering the position is a decrease in the rights of the passengers and with the abstinence of Austria and Estonia, it will still have to be negotiated with the European Parliament.
The European Consumer Association (BeUC) He pointed out that the EU states are trying to “turn the most important rights of air passengers”, because “most delays are between 2 and 4 hours” and the Eurodiputs have asked firmness to “protect fundamental rights”.
The proposal that corresponds to the twenty -seven -seven -seven periods of 4 hours to request a reimbursement of 300 euros on flights to 3500 kilometers and 500 euros in those who exceed that distance and arrive 6 hours late.
The current legislation offers 250 euros in passengers if the flight takes a 3 -hour or more delay when you travel a distance of 1500 kilometers; From 400 euros if the route is between 1500 and 3500 kilometers and 600 euros for longer flights.
The assessment of Air passenger Rights Regulations The fact that the Member States support also adds new rights for people with disabilities or mobility problems and suggests that airlines have to offer passengers an automatic shape to study their claims.
The agreement is a reduction with regard to the First proposal From the Polish presidency, which from 3 to 5 hours the delays suggested that compensation rights and that during successive changes the support of initially reserved countries such as Slovakia, Belgium, the Netherlands or Italy achieved.
Source: EITB
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