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Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights and amendment of Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air

Reference
2013/0072(COD) Ordinary legislative procedure
Where it stands
Parliament approved the text agreed with the Council on 7 July 2026. The Council must now adopt it formally before it is published as law.
Stage
Conciliation (third reading)
Lead committee
LEGI LEGI
More facts (6)
Rapporteurs
Andrey NOVAKOV, MEP #97293
Shadow rapporteurs
11 members
Decisions in plenary
2
Last vote
7 Jul 2026 · Passed
Versions
8 versions
Opinions from
ENVI, JURI, IMCO
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Referred to committee (done) 18 June 2026
  2. Committee work (done) Report adopted 15 June 2026
  3. Tabled for plenary (done) 1 July 2026
  4. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 7 July 2026
  5. Negotiations with the Council (current step) Trilogue 2 June 2026
  6. Published as law (to come)

A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.

People

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

Lead committee
LEGI LEGI
Rapporteurs
Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP), MEP #97293 (EPP) former member
Shadow rapporteurs
Matteo RICCI (S&D), Vilis KRIŠTOPANS (Patriots), Kosma ZŁOTOWSKI (ECR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN (Renew), Vicent MARZÀ IBÁÑEZ (Greens), Arash SAEIDI (The Left), MEP #97308 (ALDE) former member, MEP #28331 (GUE-NGL) former member, MEP #4553 (ECR) former member, MEP #28177 (S&D) former member, MEP #102931 (Greens) former member
Opinion: ENVI
Environment, Climate and Food Safety
Opinion: JURI
Legal Affairs
Opinion: IMCO
Internal Market and Consumer Protection · rapporteur MEP #4275 (EPP) former member

Decisions in plenary, 2

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
7 Jul 2026Air passenger rights (No. 3, 7 Jul 2026) New lawsPassed646 for, 12 against, 3 abstained by roll call
21 Jan 2026Air passenger rights (No. 1, 21 Jan 2026) New lawsAmendments 1 + 243 (voted as one) adopted632 for, 15 against, 9 abstained by roll call

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 21 Jan 2026 Amendments 1 + 243 (voted as one) Final vote

    Adopted 632–15–9

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  2. 7 Jul 2026 Joint text Final vote

    Adopted 646–12–3

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
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Versions, 8

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament7 Jul 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0238/2026 TA-10-2026-0238

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  2. Adopted by Parliament21 Jan 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0009/2026 TA-10-2026-0009

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  3. Adopted by Parliament5 Feb 2014

    Adopted text TA7-0092/2014 TA-7-2014-0092

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  4. Tabled for plenary1 Jul 2026

    Report A10-0191/2026 A-10-2026-0191

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  5. Tabled for plenary13 Jan 2026

    Report A10-0001/2026 A-10-2026-0001

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  6. Tabled for plenary22 Jan 2014

    Report A7-0020/2014 A-7-2014-0020

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  7. Committee draft24 Nov 2025

    Draft report (TRAN) TRAN-PR-778081

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  8. Committee draft6 Sept 2013

    Draft report (TRAN) TRAN-PR-510868

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0238/2026: Parliament approves the joint text for a regulation amending rules on air passenger rights, covering denied boarding, cancellation, delay, and carrier liability.
  • Adopted text TA10-0009/2026: Parliament's amended version of the regulation updating EU air passenger rights covers denied boarding, cancellation, delay, missed connections, and upgrades or downgrades. It sets compensation levels, defines extraordinary circumstances, and strengthens passenger information and enforcement.
  • Report A10-0191/2026: Parliament approves the joint text amending EU rules on air passenger rights, covering compensation for delays, cancellations, denied boarding, and assistance for disabled passengers and unaccompanied minors.
  • Report A10-0001/2026: Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation amending EU rules on air passenger rights and air carrier liability. It strengthens passenger rights, clarifies extraordinary circumstances, and updates compensation rules.
  • Draft report (TRAN): Parliament's draft recommendation on the Council position amends the EU rules on air passenger rights, covering compensation, assistance, rerouting, baggage, and enforcement.

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Committee opinions: Draft opinion (IMCO), Opinion (IMCO)

What changed

Between consecutive versions of the text, newest pair first.

No overview of what changed between versions is available for this dossier. The “Compare” links under Versions show every change between two versions.

Timeline, 29

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Outcome 1 step · 16 Sept 2026

  1. 16 September 2026

    Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council

    The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 1 Jul 2026–7 Jul 2026

  1. 7 July 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 7 Jul 2026 Adopted text TA10-0238/2026Report A10-0191/2026

  2. 6 July 2026

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 6 Jul 2026 Council / Commission text C10-0144/2026Report A10-0191/2026

  3. 1 July 2026

    Report tabled for plenary

    This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.

    Report A10-0191/2026

Committee stage 2 steps · 15 Jun 2026–18 Jun 2026

  1. 18 June 2026

    Referred to the LEGI committee

    The lead committee prepares the report; ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety), JURI (Legal Affairs), IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) give an opinion.

  2. 15 June 2026

    Committee vote: report adopted

    LEGI voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.

Negotiations with the Council 4 steps · 23 Mar 2026–2 Jun 2026

  1. 2 June 2026

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

  2. 19 May 2026

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

  3. 20 April 2026

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

  4. 23 March 2026

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

Plenary stage 4 steps · 13 Jan 2026–21 Jan 2026

  1. 21 January 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 21 Jan 2026 Adopted text TA10-0009/2026Report A10-0001/2026

  2. 20 January 2026

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 20 Jan 2026 Council / Commission text C10-0228/2025Report A10-0001/2026

  3. 19 January 2026

    243 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendments 1–243

  4. 13 January 2026

    Report tabled for plenary

    This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.

    Report A10-0001/2026

Committee stage 2 steps · 5 Dec 2025–12 Jan 2026

  1. 12 January 2026

    Committee vote: report adopted

    LEGI voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.

  2. 5 December 2025

    Amendments tabled in committee

    Members of TRAN (Transport and Tourism) proposed changes to the draft.

    Amendments in committee (TRAN)

Negotiations with the Council 1 step · 1 Dec 2025

  1. 1 December 2025

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

Committee stage 1 step · 24 Nov 2025

  1. 24 November 2025

    Draft report published

    The rapporteur’s first text in TRAN (Transport and Tourism). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.

    Draft report (TRAN)

Negotiations with the Council 2 steps · 15 Oct 2025–19 Nov 2025

  1. 19 November 2025

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

  2. 15 October 2025

    Trilogue meeting

    Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.

Committee stage 1 step · 9 Oct 2025

  1. 9 October 2025

    Referred to the LEGI committee

    The lead committee prepares the report; ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety), JURI (Legal Affairs), IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) give an opinion.

Plenary stage 2 steps · 22 Jan 2014–5 Feb 2014

  1. 5 February 2014

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 5 Feb 2014 Adopted text TA7-0092/2014Report A7-0020/2014

  2. 22 January 2014

    Report tabled for plenary

    This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.

    Report A7-0020/2014

Committee stage 6 steps · 16 Apr 2013–17 Dec 2013

  1. 17 December 2013

    Committee vote: report adopted

    LEGI voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.

  2. 5 November 2013

    IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) adopted its opinion

    The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.

    Opinion (IMCO)

  3. 8 October 2013

    Amendments tabled in committee (2 batches)

    Members of TRAN (Transport and Tourism) proposed changes to the draft.

    Amendments in committee (TRAN)Amendments in committee (TRAN)

  4. 17 September 2013

    Draft opinion from IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection)

    An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.

    Draft opinion (IMCO)

  5. 6 September 2013

    Draft report published

    The rapporteur’s first text in TRAN (Transport and Tourism). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.

    Draft report (TRAN)

  6. 16 April 2013

    Referred to the LEGI committee

    The lead committee prepares the report; ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety), JURI (Legal Affairs), IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) give an opinion.

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European Parliament (2026). “Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights and amendment of Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air”. Dossier, 7 July 2026. procId 2013-0072, reference 2013/0072(COD). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2013-0072 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2013%2F0072(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2013-0072 (CC BY 4.0).
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