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Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:23:39 +0200

Airline passengers across Europe may face decreased compensation rights for delayed and cancelled flights, after the EU Council controversially agreed to raise thresholds for airline compensation.

'A breach of free movement': EasyJet to complain to EU about French air traffic control strikes

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:28:58 +0200

EasyJet is set to become the latest airline to officially complain to the EU about the disruption caused by so may air traffic control strikes in France. The airline says the strikes breach the EU's principle of freedom of movement.

French minister to grill Ryanair on safety claims

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:21:00 +0200

France's transport minister said this week, he will be seeking "clarification" from low-cost Irish airline Ryanair over "concerning" safety allegations made in a documentary this week by a pilot, who has since been fired by the company.

French get stressed booking cheap flights

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:01:25 +0200

51 percent of French perople say that looking for the cheapest flights online is the most stressful part of their holiday experience.