Brussels, 08/01/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has adopted a draft regulation to protect the rights of air passengers facing denied boarding due to overbooking, cancellation of their flight or long delays. Despite the "moratorium" on the proposal demanded by airlines following the crisis that has hit air travel since the attacks of 11 September, the Commission decided to adopt the regulation after consulting the December Transport Council.
The regulation will replace a 1998...