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A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX takes off from Lisbon airport.

Video. EU lawmakers fail to agree on new air passengers' rights law

Updated: 02/12/2025 - 15:00 GMT+1

European Union co-legislators have proven unable to settle on a compromise text that has been on hold for more than a decade. The law was intended to enhance passenger rights, but airlines argue it could put them out of business.

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