EU to Vote on New Passenger Rights Rules to Strengthen Claims Against Airlines

The European Parliament is set to vote in July on new rules that would make it easier for air passengers to claim compensation from airlines for flight cancellations and significant delays. Under the proposed legislation, passengers would have stronger protections when flights are cancelled shortly before departure or delayed by several hours — situations that currently leave many travelers with limited recourse. The new rules aim to address long-standing complaints about airlines making the compensation process difficult and time-consuming. The European Parliament, the directly elected legislative body of the European Union, has the power to adopt or reject the proposed regulation, which would apply across all EU member states including Slovakia.