The European Parliament will hold a press conference on July 7, 2026, to discuss updated EU air passenger rights rules. This update comes after 11 years of stalled progress due to conflicting positions among EU countries. The final vote on the new rules will take place following negotiations with the Council. Key negotiators Andrey Novakov and Virginijus Sinkevičius will provide details at the conference. The press conference will address the compromise text and its implications, emphasizing the importance of ensuring passenger protections during travel disruptions.