Local MEP says milestone reached on fairer airline rules
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
A local MEP says an important milestone has been reached for fairer airline rules to be introduced in the EU.
MEP Nina Carberry, a member of the parliament's Transport Committee, has voted to approve new regulations to protect passengers.
She says final negotiations will soon begin with EU countries to agree on a final text before the new rules can be introduced.
Fine Gael MEP Carberry explains what measures are set to be brought in.