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Air Travel Rights Just Got Stronger | France News

European Parliament just approved major upgrades to air passenger rights—think automatic compensation for delays, free meals and hotels when stranded, and guaranteed family seating. Passengers could win up to 600 euros on long-haul flights if delayed over three hours or canceled with little notice. Airlines push back, warning price hikes and operational headaches, while consumer advocates cheer the move as a long-overdue fix to help travelers actually claim what’s theirs. New rules won’t go live for a year, but this could be the biggest shift in air travel rights since 2004. Listen in…

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