Interpretative Guidelines on EU passenger rights regulations in the context of the developing situation with Covid-19

Author (Corporate)	European Commission
Series Details	C (2020) 1830
Publication Date	18/03/2020
Content Type	Policy-making
	Summary: Guidelines published by the European Commission on 18 March 2020 clarifying passenger rights across the European Union (EU) in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. Further information: The purpose of these guidelines is to reassure passengers that their rights are protected, and that these are applied in a coherent manner across the EU as national governments decided to introduce a set of measures to contain the coronavirus, including travel restrictions and border controls. The guidelines cover the rights of passengers when travelling by air, rail, ship or bus/coach, maritime and inland waterways, as well as the corresponding obligations for carriers.
Source Link	Link to Main Source https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/legislation/c20201830.pdf
Related Links	Official European Commission: Press Release, 18/03/2020: COVID-19: Commission provides guidance on EU passenger rights https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_485 News EurActiv, 18/03/2020: EU moves to shore up passenger rights as virus plays havoc https://www.euractiv.com/section/transport/news/eu-moves-to-shore-up-passenger-rights-as-virus-plays-havoc/ The Sofia Globe, 18/03/2020: Covid-19: European Commission provides guidance on EU passenger rights https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/03/18/covid-19-european-commission-provides-guidance-on-eu-passenger-rights/
Subject Categories	Business and Industry, Mobility and Transport
Subject Tags	Consumer Rights \| Protection
Keywords	COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
International Organisations	European Union [EU]