Brussels
Airplane passengers in Europe are now entitled to monetary compensation for canceled flights. Under E.U. rules that took effect this week, if a flight is canceled, passengers must be given a full refund, plus up to $800 in damages. If a delay lasts more than five hours, passengers may choose to cancel for a full refund, or receive food and accommodations. The rules apply to any flight from a European airport or to any airline based in Europe. An airline industry spokesman called the new rules “ridiculous” and said the airlines would challenge them in the European Court of Justice.
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