EU seeks to fine airlines for overbooking

The European Commission will propose legislation fining airlines for overbooking, a German magazine has reported.

The European Commission will propose legislation fining airlines for overbooking, a German magazine has reported.

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magazine said in an article to be published in this week's edition that the EU would propose a fine of at least 750 euros per overbooked passenger, or some 1,500 euros for overbooked passengers on flights of more than 3,500 kilometres.

The legislation would also give passengers the right to compensation for delayed flights, Focussaid, but gave no source.