# EC261

3 signals tagged EC261 (program).

## EU Updates EC261 Flight Delay Compensation Rules, Adoption Expected June 15, 2026

Jun 7 · 1 source · European Regions Airline Association, EC261, Europe, European Union, policy change, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, service policy change

The EU is strengthening EC261 flight delay compensation rules, requiring airlines to send claim links within 48 hours and pay within 30 days. The final deal is expected to be adopted by June 15, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/eu-updates-ec261-flight-delay-compensation-rules-adoption-expected-june-15-2026)

## Lufthansa Strikes Paused for Next Week as Union and Management Begin Talks

Apr 18 · 1 source · Discover, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, EC261, UFO, Middle East, airline, loyalty program, safety & operations, industry news

Lufthansa and its unions are pausing strikes for next week to begin negotiations, ending a week of near-total grounding. The airline also suspended Cityline operations immediately

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-strike-pause-no-further-disruptions-next-week-as-union-talks-begin)

## Court Rules Airline Must Reimburse €3,300 Taxi Fare for Missed Connection Under EC261

Apr 17 · 1 source · Air Europa, Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, EC261, SAS EuroBonus, Amsterdam, Madrid, Munich, Paris

A German traveler successfully sued KLM/Air France for a €3,300 taxi fare after multiple cancellations left no viable flight or train options to reach his connecting flight in Paris

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/court-rules-airline-must-reimburse-3-300-taxi-fare-for-missed-connection-under-e)

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