Airlines International Representation in Europe warmly welcomes the presentation of the European Commission’s proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 on Passenger Rights and Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2006 on the Rights of Disabled Persons and Persons with Reduced Mobility in Air Transport, which was officially launched on 29 November 2023. This proposal marks an important step towards the long-awaited revision of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, a critical piece of legislation for ensuring fair treatment of passengers in the European aviation sector.

AIRE fully supports this revision, recognizing its significant potential to enhance the enforcement and implementation of passenger rights, particularly in exceptional circumstances. Please find below our complete opinion regarding the proposal.