Published on
20/07/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2
Summer, the busiest period for airports is here. You might have already had your flight delayed or cancelled and experienced airlines’ confusing websites when seeking reimbursement or compensation, only to receive a rejection from the airline without a clear explanation.
But all this will change from mid-2027.
On 7 July, the Parliament endorsed the update to EU Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights, with the Council approving it a few days later on 13 July. This follows nearly a month after lawmakers reached a deal to enhance protections for air passengers, concluding thirteen years of negotiations.
