An article discusses European flight-delay rules (EU261) and proposes extending the delay-compensation window from three to five hours, arguing the longer window would allow replacement aircraft and crews to be deployed and reduce passenger disruption. It notes that current rules cover most European carriers but not delays on incoming flights from non-EU countries, leaving some passengers without compensation. The piece cites that over 6 million of the 13 million annual delayed passengers could be helped and gives a Brussels–Tenerife example to illustrate the delays and operational choices airlines face. The proposed shift aims to speed passengers to their destinations while weighing regulatory penalties against operational realities.
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