EU Parliament Approves 14-Day Flight Refund Limit and New Travel Rights
The European Parliament has passed sweeping travel reforms requiring 14-day refund caps for third-party flight bookings and unified claim rules across EU transport.
2026年10月23日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /People in Denmark and Sweden will get faster refunds when travel in Europe is disrupted. The European Parliament has passed new passenger rights.
Passengers booking through travel agency websites will get refunds within 14 days. Airlines must pay the travel site in seven days. The site has seven days to pay the traveler. If the site fails, the airline must step in and pay.
The EU will make one simple claim form for air, rail, bus, and ferry trips. Passengers with disabilities can bring a helper on flights for free. Public agency teams can also check transport firms without prior complaints.
Italian MEP Matteo Ricci said the rules put people before airline profits. The measure needs final approval from the Council of the European Union. Rules will take full effect on October 23, 2027, reports The News International.
Source: The News International
