New rules for flights and luggage
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Flight tickets in Germany cost more money now. Prices rose by 8 to 11 percent. Many cheap airlines cancel flights in Germany. This happens because of high taxes and fees. The airline Lufthansa has a new 'Tarif'. It is called Economy-Basic. In this 'Tarif', a roller suitcase costs extra money. People pay up to 110 Euro at the 'Gate'. Only a small bag is free.
The 'EU' made new 'Fluggastrechte'. These rules apply from the middle of 2027. Airlines must show prices with hand luggage. A small personal bag is always free. It can be 40 by 30 by 15 centimeters. Airlines must not cancel the return flight. This happens if you miss the first flight. Disabled people get more help during travel. Families with children sit together for free.
Passengers get money back if the flight is late. After 3 hours of waiting, you get 250 to 600 Euro. This depends on the length of the trip. Airlines must give food and drinks when flights are late. There is also a new limit for money. If you book a new flight yourself, the airline pays less. You get at most 400 percent of the ticket price back. You must report claims quickly. You only have 9 months time in the future.
The 'EU' made new 'Fluggastrechte'. These rules apply from the middle of 2027. Airlines must show prices with hand luggage. A small personal bag is always free. It can be 40 by 30 by 15 centimeters. Airlines must not cancel the return flight. This happens if you miss the first flight. Disabled people get more help during travel. Families with children sit together for free.
Passengers get money back if the flight is late. After 3 hours of waiting, you get 250 to 600 Euro. This depends on the length of the trip. Airlines must give food and drinks when flights are late. There is also a new limit for money. If you book a new flight yourself, the airline pays less. You get at most 400 percent of the ticket price back. You must report claims quickly. You only have 9 months time in the future.
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Definitions
- Tarif
- A 'Tarif' is a fixed price for a service.
- Gate
- The 'Gate' is the area at the airport where you enter the plane.
- Fluggastrechte
- These are laws that help passengers when something goes wrong.
- EU
- The 'EU' is a group of many countries in Europe.
People
- Carsten Spohr
- He is the boss of the airline Lufthansa.
- Eddie Wilson
- He leads the cheap airline Ryanair.
Locations
- Germany
- A country in Central Europe.
- Berlin
- The capital city of Germany.
Sources
Spiegel
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