# COVID-19 - קאַמישאַן גיט גיידליינז וועגן אי.יו. פּאַסאַזשיר רעכט

In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has today (18 March) published גיידליינז to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a consistent manner across the EU.

National governments have introduced different measures, including travel restrictions and border controls. The purpose of these guidelines is to reassure passengers that their rights are protected. Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean said: “In light of the mass cancellations and delays passengers and transport operators face due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission wants to provide legal certainty on how to apply EU passenger rights. In case of cancellations the transport provider must reimburse or re-route the passengers. If passengers themselves decide to cancel their journeys, reimbursement of the ticket depends on its type, and companies may offer vouchers for subsequent use. Today's guidelines will provide much-needed legal certainty on how to apply EU passenger rights in a coordinated manner across our Union. We continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation, and, if need be, further steps will be taken.”

די גיידליינז are also expected to help reduce costs for the transport sector, which is heavily affected by the outbreak. 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. A press release is אָנליין, and a Q&A document is expected to be published אָנליין דאָ שפּעטער הייַנט.

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