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The EU air passenger rights regulation is being revised. The reform of Regulation 261/2004 was adopted in July 2026 — what changes in delay thresholds, definitions and the claim process, and what applies to a flight disrupted today. A dated, sourced breakdown. Reviewed May 2026.
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EU 261 gives you the right to €250–600 in compensation for a long delay, a cancelled flight or denied boarding. Here is the whole regulation in plain English — the amounts, the 3-hour rule, the distance bands and when the airline does not have to pay. Reviewed May 2026.
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The reform of Regulation 261/2004, adopted in July 2026, keeps the delay threshold at three hours. Here is what changes against 261/2004 and what it means for a borderline case. Reviewed May 2026.
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The reform of Regulation 261/2004 tightens how airlines must handle compensation claims — response deadlines and clearer duties. Here is what changes in the claim process compared to 261/2004, what is still uncertain, and how to pursue a claim. Reviewed May 2026.
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