Russia to Legalize Flight Overbooking
A bill regulating the practice of overbooking on air transport has been approved; the final details regarding passenger compensation amounts remain to be finalized, said Aeroflot CEO Sergey Alexandrovsky.
Consensus
- The draft law on overbooking in air travel has been agreed upon.
- The law aims to protect passenger rights and ensure transparency in compensation.
- Compensation for passengers affected by overbooking will be standardized.
- The final details of the law are focused on the level of compensation.
- Overbooking is currently not legally regulated in Russia but is widely practiced.
- The law is expected to apply to flights with high frequency, such as at least twice daily.
- Passengers will have the right to choose from various forms of compensation, including alternative flights, cash payments, and waiting accommodations.
Points of divergence
- The law will fully consider passenger rights and is being developed with the Ministry of Transport. — m24
- The discussion on the draft law will involve airlines and consumer rights groups, and may last until the end of the year. — interfax
- Certain passenger categories, such as those with children, large families, and people with disabilities, will be protected from overbooking. — interfax
- Airlines that exceed a limit on the number of passengers denied boarding may temporarily lose the right to use overbooking. — interfax
- The Ministry of Transport prioritizes flight accessibility and passenger rights in the reform. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Aeroflot head says overbooking law project is agreed — Москва 24
- Legislation on overbooking is agreed, only compensation size remains to be determined — Интерфакс
- CEO of Aeroflot: bill on overbooking already approved — Ведомости
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