EU Passenger Rights Reform Sparks Concern Over Reduced Compensation
A proposed reform of passenger rights in the EU has sparked concern among consumer advocates. The changes suggest raising the delay thresholds for compensation, which could significantly reduce payouts to passengers. Currently, passengers are entitled to compensation of between 250 and 600 euros for delays of three hours or more. However, the airline association A4E, which includes Lufthansa, supports the planned reform that proposes raising these thresholds to up to five hours and even up to twelve hours for long-haul flights. Consumer advocates, such as the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (VZBV), warn of a significant risk of weakening passenger rights without adequate compensation. Jutta Gurkmann, an expert at VZBV, expresses concern about the potential impact of these changes. An analysis by Lennoc shows that the proposed changes could lead to a drastic reduction in compensation payments, with airlines potentially paying out about 85 percent less. The Bavarian government, under the leadership of Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter, has called for the preservation and strengthening of existing passenger rights in the EU. Consumer advocates urge the EU to consider the impact of these reforms on passengers and ensure fair compensation for delays.
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