Delayed Flight: Germany Wants a Fixed Compensation of 300 Euros
Flight Disruption: Minister Schneider Demands Compensation for Three-Hour Flight Delay - Delayed Flight: Minister Schnieder Claims Entitlement to Compensation for More Than Three Hours of Wait Time
Patrick Schnieder, the federal minister, isn't shy about advocating for a compensation rate of 300 euros, which he believes strikes the perfect balance, tackling airline interests head-on. Yet, the actual figure remains vague, and it's all too up in the air whether Schnieder will hold his ground.
Negotiations in Luxembourg amongst EU transport ministers are taking center stage, with heated debates centering around proposals from the European Commission dating back to 2013. These proposals aim to drastically increase the compensation thresholds. Some countries agree with these proposals, while others vehemently oppose them, with Germany leading the charge. Poland, currently presiding over the Council of the EU, is attempting to forge a truce on Thursday.
If an agreement is hammered out in Luxembourg, intense negotiations between the Council and the European Parliament will follow suit. These talks are poised to kick off in the fall.
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According to the latest intel:- EU developments: The EU has agreed to raise the delay time required before passengers can claim compensation, with the threshold increasing from 3 hours to 4 hours for most flights and 6 hours for long-haul ones, exceeding 3,500 km. For these long-haul flights, compensation will amount to 500 euros if there's a delay of more than 6 hours. The new regulations may also require airlines to provide passengers with a form to automatically file compensation claims in case of cancellations.- Industry and consumer reaction: Airlines generally support the move as it offers more flexibility in managing disruptions, but consumer advocates and some member states cry foul, claiming the new rules weakened passenger protections.- German counter-proposal and Schnieder's flat-rate suggestion: No specific mention of a German counter-proposal or a flat rate compensation amount has been found in the most recent sources, but it is known that Germany has expressed concerns about the proposed rules weakening passenger rights.
- Patrick Schnieder, the German Federal Minister, has been advocating for a consistent compensation amount of 300 euros for delayed flights, a measure he believes would preserve passenger rights in the face of airline interests.
- Amidst ongoing negotiations in Luxembourg among EU transport ministers, discussion revolves around proposals from the European Commission dating back to 2013, which aim to increase compensation thresholds for delayed and canceled flights. These talks are particularly focused on extending the delay time before passengers can claim compensation, with potential changes affecting both short-haul and long-haul flights.
- As the aviation industry grapples with policy-and-legislation developments within the EU, general news sources report a mixed reaction from various stakeholders. While some countries, such as Germany, have concerns that the new rules could weaken passenger protections, others may support the proposals as they offer airlines more flexibility in managing disruptions.
