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EU warns airlines to keep passenger protections despite Iran fuel shocks
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Published on 8 May 2026
No compensation exemptions for Iran linked disruptions
The European Commission said airlines must continue honoring passenger protection rules even as the Iran conflict affects jet fuel. EU officials ruled the disruption is not severe enough to excuse compensation for flight cancellations. Only localized fuel shortages can justify exceptions, while retroactive charges such as fuel surcharges remain banned.
- EU says passenger protection rules still apply during the Iran crisis
- Compensation exemptions for cancellations are not automatically allowed
- Only localized fuel shortages qualify for limited exceptions
- Fuel surcharges or retroactive charges remain prohibited
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