The ECR Group strongly welcomes the compromise on EU air passenger rights confirmed today by the European Parliament’s negotiating team in Strasbourg.

Kosma Złotowski MEP, ECR Shadow Rapporteur on air passenger rights, said:

“We did it!

“After months of intense negotiations and hundreds of hours of work, air passenger rights in Europe will be stronger.

“Families with children will no longer be separated on the plane or forced to pay extra just to sit together.

“We also protected your right to compensation for delayed flights — three hours, exactly as passengers know it today.

“Paper boarding passes will have to be accepted.

“Carry-on luggage fees will be clearly visible when you buy your ticket, making it easier to compare prices. And simple spelling mistakes in your booking can be corrected free of charge. Most importantly, if your flight is delayed, the airline will have to contact you and clearly explain your rights.

“This is a real step forward for millions of passengers across Europe.”