Why do THEY Get Free Seats and We Don't? New EU Rules for Air Travel

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Why do we have to pay extra to sit next to the people we're traveling with when they don't?

In the US, if your flight is 3 hours or more late, there's basically no official regulation that says what the airlines have to do or don't have to do.

They are required to pay up to 400% of what you paid for your original fare to get you to where you're going.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check if your flight delay is due to weather or strikes, as EU compensation regulations may not apply in those cases.

✓Be aware that new EU regulations will allow families with children 14 or younger to sit together for free.

✓If you don't use a smartphone, you are not required to use an airline app to get your boarding pass in the EU.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Name typos in bookings — Ensure your name matches your passport exactly, as minor errors are covered by new rules but major transfers are not.

Digital boarding passes — If you are 'old school' and don't use smartphones, airlines must provide an alternative way to check in.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new EU passenger rights regarding flight delays and cancellations?

QHow does flight compensation in the EU compare to the United States?

QWill airlines be allowed to charge for minor booking typos under new EU rules?

QDo families get free seat selection under new EU regulations?

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