Flight cancelled or delayed by 3+ hours? Here’s what the new EU rules mean

If you’ve ever sought compensation after a cancelled or delayed flight, you’ll know it’s not always the easiest process – so much so that many affected travellers put the task off entirely, opting to remember the highs of their escape instead.

However, a recent agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU has seen the first revision of EU air passenger rights in more than two decades. The new rules, announced by the European Commission on 15 June, clarify…