05/10/2026
October 2, 2026: The revision of Regulation formerly known as was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union. ( The 2026 EU Air-Passenger-Rights Reform - link in the 1st comment )
Date of Application: October 23, 2027 (The new rules take full effect for passengers exactly 12 months +20 days after publication)
The biggest operational change during the transition period is the reversal of notification responsibility. are required to develop and test systems that:
• Automatically issues pre-filled forms to passengers affected by long or . will no longer have to search for forms hidden across websites. • Guarantees fast refund flows within a few days if the passenger chooses a refund instead of rerouting.
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