01/06/09 The new ECTAA Digest 2009/2010: An overview on EU legislations & the travel trade. View more >
29/03/2009 Entry into force of the new European Regulation on the use of computerised reservation systems (CRS) View more >
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08/02/10 ECTAA in favour of updating the Package Travel Directive Replying to a consultation launched by the European Commission on the review of the Package Travel Directive, ECTAA submitted its views and opinions on various issues that need to be addressed in an updated Package Travel Directive. More >
25/11/09 The European Parliament calls on the European Commission to act promptly to strengthen passengers’ rights in case of airline failure ECTAA applauds the adoption by the European Parliament on 25 November of a resolution for passenger protection against airline failure. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution which recognises the importance of the issue of airline bankruptcy... more >
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01/03/10 Response of ECTAA to the consultation of the European Commission on air passenger rights The consultation dealt with passenger protection against airline failure, mishandled luggage, the Regulation on Denied Boarding, Cancellations and Long Delays, the Regulation on Passengers with Reduced Mobility and certain airlines’ practices, more > 08/02/10 Reply of ECTAA to the European Commission’s consultation on the review Package Travel Directive The Package Travel Directive, which came into effect in 1990, is aimed at protecting consumers in the area of package travel. Some of the most important rules concern the liability of package organisers and retailers, more >
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ECTAA is the Group of national travel agents’ and tour operators’ associations within the EU. It actively cooperates with European Union institutions and international organizations to ensure that their interests and special requirements are taken into consideration.
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