EU Wants to Turn Your Flight Delay Rage Into a Cup of Tea
By Vixen Vile, Published 11 hours ago
Well, well, well, aren't we just a bucket of sunshine today? Europe's bureaucratic boffins have decided that your flight delay compensation, that one sliver of joy in the midst of your travel hell, is getting too generous. Yes, it's bad news. In their infinite wisdom, they've decided that instead of compensating you for their blunders, they'd rather just say, "Sorry for the inconvenience, here's a lollipop. No, we won't compensate you for your time, your missed connections, or your ruined plans. We're just going to tighten the screws on EC261 so it fits their budget better, not your expectations.
Imagine this: you're stranded in some bland airport terminal, your dreams of sipping sangria in Spain are dashed, but don't worry! They're going to 'simplify' the rules in such a delightful way that if you dare to ask for compensation, they'll drown you in red tape. No, your suffering isn't worth much, so they've slashed what little they were willing to pay before. Because let's be honest, what's a few hours or days compared to their oh-so-precious budget?
And the cherry on top? They're considering shifting the responsibility to the airlines entirely. Why? Because nothing says 'customer care' like making the airlines, who are already known for their stellar service, decide if you deserve anything. It's a masterstroke of bureaucratic chess, really. So next time your flight is delayed, just remember: Europe has got your back, but it's pushing you forward into a bureaucratic nightmare with no compensation in sight.
