EU keeps 3-hour flight-delay compensation rule, safeguarding Cypriot air-travellers (opens in new tab)

EU legislators have scrapped plans to weaken passenger-rights rules, confirming that anyone arriving three hours late is still entitled to €250-€600 compensation. The decision is vital for Cyprus, whose economy and expat community rely almost exclusively on air travel. Businesses can continue to count on robust consumer protections when sending staff to or from the island.