The European Union has agreed on major changes to air passenger rights, extending the time travelers must wait before claiming compensation for delays and allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage. These changes, agreed upon in June 2025 by EU transport ministers, mark the first update to air travel regulations since 2004. Flight Delay Compensation Changes Under current rules, passengers can claim compensation if their flight is delayed by more than three hours. The new rules will increase this waiting period significantly: The compensation amounts are also changing. Short-haul flight compensation will increase from €250 to €300, while long-haul flight … Continue reading EU Air Travel Overhaul: 4-Hour Delay Compensation Threshold and New Cabin Baggage Fees Approved