New EU travel rules to impact Ryanair easyJet Wizz Jet2 passengers
The package requires fares to include carry-on luggage and adds compensation rules for delays, cancellations and denied boarding.
- The European Parliament agreed this week on new rules for air travellers to strengthen rights regarding compensation, child seating, and baggage transparency; adoption is expected in the UK soon.
- Not updated since 2004, the rules seek to protect passengers against travel disruption, including delayed or cancelled flights, as Parliament pushed to make procedures clearer and fairer for consumers.
- Airlines must now display air fares inclusive of carry-on luggage at booking, while passengers gain the right to carry one personal item for free and face no extra fees for name corrections.
- Budget carriers including Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air may see fares rise by £20-£40, though carriers such as British Airways and KLM already allow two items, minimizing the impact.
- Passengers have nine months to file compensation requests for travel disruptions, while airlines have 30 days to provide payment or explain why compensation will not be provided under the new rules.
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The new rules will potentially mean a big difference for anyone using some budget airlines
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