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Free cabin luggage and financial compensation are maintained in the new regulation

Video. Free cabin luggage and delay compensation approved by EU Parliament

Updated: 07/07/2026 - 13:30 GMT+2

Lawmakers gave the final green light to the revised regulation after a decade of talks with EU countries. Airlines argue the new rules will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices. Passenger associations say rights have been upheld.

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