In January 2026, Parliament adopted its position on the revision of EU air passenger rights rules. MEPs voted against a push by EU ministers to weaken air passenger rights that have been in force since 2004 and whose purpose is to ensure passengers are sufficiently protected against travel disruptions. MEPs are seeking to maintain the right for air travellers to be reimbursed or re-routed and to claim compensation if a flight is delayed by more than three hours, if it is cancelled, or if they are denied boarding.

However, in March 2026 EU ministers rejected Parliament’s proposals, following which the Conciliation Committee between the Parliament and the Council began working, with the aim of reaching a deal by mid-June 2026.

To facilitate a possible future agreement, the negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council are holding interinstitutional negotiations on Tuesday afternoon.

When: Tuesday 19 May 2026, 18.15 CET.

Where: European Parliament in Strasbourg, press…