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I commend the rapporteur’s work for finding a solution to an increasingly common problem, in that it considers airlines operating within the European Union to be liable in the event of anomalous situations such as those described previously. In fact, the fall in fare prices and the resulting significant increase in passenger numbers, both a consequence of the liberalisation of air transport and the development of the sector in recent years, have led to increasingly frequent situations breaching passengers’ rights. In this context, this proposal suggests that in cases of overbooking, significant delays and flight cancellations, users should be reimbursed or compensated for any damage caused, depending on the situation. The agreement also provides for assistance to be provided at the airport or hotel, as appropriate. The rights of air passengers need to be strengthened, and indeed the committee responsible approved the rapporteur’s proposals unanimously.
Lastly, I welcome the European Commission’s intention to extend these provisions to other means of transport, and stress that the basis for this regulation will protect the rights of all kinds of passengers."@en1
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