EU countries agreed on new rules for flights.
The rules keep money for late flights. If a flight is 3 hours late, people get money.
Most EU countries said yes. Spain and Latvia said no. Austria and Finland did not vote.
The EU Parliament must still agree. The final decision is in July. New rules start in 2027.
Airlines are not happy. They say the rules do not fix real problems.
Now, people get 250 to 600 euros for late flights. It depends on flight length. The new rules keep this.
There are also changes for small bags. Airlines must include small bag price in ticket. People can say no to small bag and pay less.
The rules also explain bad weather. If weather is very bad, airlines do not pay.
People get money directly. They can also use special companies to help.
The deal means people keep their rights. But cheap flight tickets may cost more.
EU countries agreed on new rules for flights.
The rules maintain compensation for delayed flights. If a flight is delayed by 3 hours, passengers receive compensation.
Most EU countries voted in favor. Spain and Latvia voted against. Austria and Finland abstained.
The EU Parliament still needs to approve the decision. The final decision will be made in July. The new rules will come into effect in 2027.
Airlines are unhappy. They claim the rules do not address the real issues.
Currently, passengers receive 250 to 600 euros for delayed flights, depending on the flight distance. The new rules retain this compensation.
There are also changes regarding small bags. Airlines must include the price of a small bag in the ticket. Passengers can opt out of the small bag and pay less.
The rules also clarify compensation in cases of bad weather. If the weather is extremely bad, airlines are not required to pay.
Passengers receive compensation directly. They can also use specialized companies for assistance.
The agreement ensures passengers retain their rights. However, cheap flight tickets may become more expensive.