A surname misspelled by mistake, a family unable to travel together for the entire flight, or carry-on luggage for which the price isn’t clearly displayed when booking the ticket—those days are over. This Monday, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached an agreement on air passenger rights. And to say the least, things are likely to change!
Air Travel: The New Rules That Will Change Everything in 2027
In 2027, a lot is likely to change for European passengers. After 13 years of negotiations, you’ll finally be able to sit next to your family without having to be separated for the entire flight. Children under 14, along with their parents or guardians , will be able to sit together at no extra cost. However, for couples or friends, there’s no getting around it: if you want to sit next to each other, you’ll have to pay!
Another change: carry-on luggage. Until now, the cost of carry-on luggage wasn’t clearly included in the total ticket price before booking. But from now on, every passenger will be informed of this cost before checking out. So no unpleasant surprises for consumers, who will know exactly what they’re paying! However, no details have yet been provided regarding the allowed size and weight.
Did you spell your last name wrong? You won’t have to pay any extra fees for this little slip-up. However , if your flight is delayed by at least three hours or canceled, you can still get a refund of between 250 and 600 euros!
