EU to Revamp Air Passenger Rights

In a significant move to update the EU air passenger rights, the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee is gearing up to finalize its negotiation stance on Monday, following a decisive vote. The press conference, scheduled for October 13, 2025, at 17.45 CEST, will be held in the Anna Politkovskaya room at the European Parliament in Brussels.

The session will see key figures including Parliament’s rapporteur Andrey Novakov (EPP, BG) and shadow rapporteurs from various EU countries briefing the media. They will discuss enhancements aimed at better protecting passengers when faced with boarding denials, cancellations, or delays. Additionally, the revisions aim to solidify existing travel rights while improving regulations on cabin baggage and streamlining compensation processes.

This legislative push follows a lengthy period of stalling, with initial proposals made back in 2013 and the Parliament adopting a position in 2014. It wasn’t until June 2025 that EU ministers reached a political agreement, paving the way for these negotiations. The upcoming press conference, which will also be live-streamed and accessible remotely via the Interactio platform, marks a pivotal moment in these ongoing efforts to enhance air travel consumer protections.