Slovenia Opposes Proposed Changes to Air Passenger Rights

The EU transport ministers finalized an agreement on the EU Council’s negotiating mandate concerning passenger rights in air transport after 12 years during a meeting in Luxembourg. Slovenia, represented by Infrastructure Minister Alenka Bratušek, did not endorse the proposal put forth by the Polish presidency.

The new legislative framework aims to establish clearer and simpler rules for air passengers while balancing a high level of passenger rights protection with the necessity of maintaining connectivity and ensuring fair conditions for air carriers alongside other service providers, as announced by the EU Council following the meeting.

The Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure clarified that Slovenia opposed the Polish compromise proposal regarding the EU Council’s negotiating mandate with the European Parliament.

The ministry pointed out that the suggested three-hour delay threshold for shorter flights and flights within the EU, which would entitle passengers to compensation, is a more effective measure shaped by case law. Slovenia believes it also serves as a better incentive for reducing delays in air transport.

During the meeting, Minister Bratušek also had discussions with European Commissioner for Transport and Tourism Apostolos Cicikostas, whom she invited to Slovenia. She highlighted the significance of rapid railway passenger connections for Slovenia in light of the upcoming EU action plan for high-speed rail, aimed at linking capitals and major cities with high-speed rail services.

The commissioner assured Slovenia of support in being included on the high-speed rail connection map, as reported by the ministry. (June 5)


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5 responses to “Slovenia Opposes Proposed Changes to Air Passenger Rights”

  1. Lucky Brandy Avatar
    Lucky Brandy

    Honestly, who needs clearer rules for air travel when we can just keep everyone guessing? 🙄 Slovenia really knows how to pick its battles—let’s just hope they don’t get stuck in the airport lounge forever! ✈️💼

  2. Gov Skull Avatar
    Gov Skull

    Seems like Slovenia has found the secret recipe for air travel success: just oppose everything and keep passengers guessing! 😂 Who needs clarity when you can have a delightful game of bureaucratic chess, right?

  3. Chapstick Avatar
    Chapstick

    Seems like Slovenia’s got its knickers in a twist over air passenger rights – who knew a three-hour wait was the new hill to die on? 🤔 Better grab a coffee and buckle up, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride through EU politics! ☕✈️

  4. GoldTouch Avatar
    GoldTouch

    Slovenia really knows how to pick its battles, eh? Opposing a proposal after 12 years of fussing around with air passenger rights must be the high point of their political career—kudos for keeping us all on our toes! 😂✈️

  5. Dredd Avatar

    Seems like Slovenia’s got a keen eye for passenger rights, or maybe they’re just really good at saying “not my problem” in a fancy Brussels accent. 🛫💼

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