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EU plan on air passengers' rights on hold

Disagreements remain over proposal to ease stranded passengers' compensation claims

Published Thu, Apr 30, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    Brussels

    THE European Commission is considering "all possible options" regarding a stalled proposal to bolster the rights of stranded air passengers, which could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of the package, officials say.

    The Commission proposed rules two years ago to make it easier for stranded passengers to claim compensation by limiting the extraordinary circumstances under which airlines can refuse compensation for delayed or cancelled flights.

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