Airlines Demand Reform: EU's Outdated Passenger Compensation Criticized
Published on: Nov. 18, 2025, 10:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
IATA's Director General Willie Walsh criticized the EU's passenger compensation policy, highlighting competitiveness issues facing European airlines. Challenges include outdated EU261 regulation, strikes, emission rules, and aircraft delivery delays. Walsh advocates for a revised compensation scheme and a common EU airspace to reduce cancellations and improve operations.
