{"id":246853,"date":"2026-06-17T18:11:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/how-the-eus-changes-to-passenger-rights-will-affect-flyers-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:11:57","slug":"how-the-eus-changes-to-passenger-rights-will-affect-flyers-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/how-the-eus-changes-to-passenger-rights-will-affect-flyers-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How the EU’s changes to passenger rights will affect flyers – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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It looks like passenger protections are about to get even stronger for travelers flying in Europe.<\/p>\n

This week, leaders in the European Union agreed to a series of updates to the decades-old provision known as “EU261<\/a><\/span>.” The changes could make it easier to get compensated when your flight gets delayed or canceled.<\/p>\n

Under the framework passed this week, airlines would have to alert passengers when they may be owed cash compensation for flight disruptions and provide clear instructions on how to get paid.<\/p>\n

The rules would also require airlines to be more diligent about rerouting passengers when a flight is canceled.<\/p>\n

EU261 details<\/h2>\n

Who is covered by EU261?<\/h3>\n

EU261 protections apply to:<\/p>\n