The European Union gives the green light to collect manual luggage despite the resistance of Spain and Germany
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propagandaDespite the resistance of Germany, Portugal and Slovenia and spaceThe European Union transport ministers gave a green light on Thursday for his suggestion Shipping passengers on hand luggage. As said “Euronews”, the proposal will create a new piece of free hands, which can slip under the seat, leaving the cabin bags exposed.
The proposals also approved They were forcing airlines to transfer passengers as soon as possibleEven through other companies or transportation when necessary. If the track change is not provided within three hours, the passengers will be able to reserve their own journey Claim to recover up to 400 % From the original ticket price.
Los Delay for more than four hours On short flights and inside (less than 3500 km) you will lead to a Compensation of 300 euros. Long long -distance trips (more than 3500 km) will justify 500 euros after a late six hours.
Airlines They can no longer call “unusual circumstances” Unless they show that all reasonable measures were taken to avoid disturbance. Airlines will also be frankly required to provide food, drink and accommodation during the delay. If they do not, the passengers will be able to organize them alone and demand the return of costs.
To enhance its compliance, it imposes regulations Strong information requirements. Airlines must clearly inform The passengers of their rights at the time of reservation and during the treatment of the claim. The new deadline: the passengers will have up to six months to make a claim, and the airlines must respond within 14 days.
“The situation finally adopted today He responds to urgent contact with passengers Darius Clemerskk, Minister of Infrastructure for Poland, who headed the European Council, told the press:
“The rules reviewed They will contribute more than 30 new rights For air passengers, they apply from the moment they buy a ticket until they reach their destination, and in some cases even after that. “It is a historical teacher,” Clemersak explained.
Consumers oppose luggage proposals
European Consumer Organization She criticized the position adopted by member states, He mentioned that “many major rights are greatly decreasing.” “Although the agreement improves some rights on paper, allowing consumers better access to information in the event of interruption, attention and assistance, it represents A great setback from other major rights“Agustín Reyna, General Manager of Beuc, announced after the vote.
For example, Compensation. The new eligibility thresholds will prohibit most of their compensation rights passengers, because most of the delay ranges between two and four hours, “Rina explained.” Consumer associations have already indicated that airlines They should stop charging passengers for their luggageBy file a complaint with the European Consumer Protection authorities and the UNHCR last May. “
These practices It is a violation of the standards of the European Union Indeed, the legal jurisprudence of the European Union’s Supreme Court of Justice, which determines that manual luggage is an essential aspect of passengers. On the contrary, the text adopted by the council begins to collect luggage with a reasonable size, “the director added.
Now it is the European Parliament that builds its position on the file. If he does, The text will enter constitutional negotiations With member states, the European Commission and Commission to find a common position on new regulations.
He regretted that the review is done through it Rapid procedure reduces the deadlines in ParliamentWhich must only agree to the proposed by the absolute majority.
