Air Passenger Rights: CAA Reviews New European Regulations and Prepares to Update the National Regulatory Framework

     Following the publication, on 2 October 2026, of Regulation (EU) 2026/2202 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which amends the existing European rules on compensation and assistance to air passengers and is set to apply from 23 October 2027, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is reviewing the changes introduced and their impact on the national regulatory framework.

Given the scope of the amendments and the need to align national regulations with the new European requirements, the CAA is assessing the possibility of developing a new regulatory act to replace Government Decision No. 836/2012 approving the Regulation on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding, flight cancellation or long delay.

In this regard, the Civil Aviation Authority intends to submit proposals to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) to initiate the process of updating the national regulatory framework, with a view to ensuring its alignment with the new European provisions while taking into account the established date of their application.

Protecting air passenger rights and ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory framework remain among the priorities of the Civil Aviation Authority.