ANAC 400 anac-400-2016

ANAC Resolution No. 400/2016 — conditions of air transport, passenger assistance and re-accommodation

In plain language

Brazil's passenger-rights rules. Rather than fixed compensation, it grants graduated material assistance by waiting time (communication after 1h, meals after 2h, accommodation after 4h) and a refund / rebooking / re-routing choice for cancellations and long delays. Monetary damages are pursued under the Consumer Defence Code.

Where it applies

BR

In force since 2017-03-14.

Key provisions, article by article

ArticleWhat it says
Article 21Reimbursement, rebooking, or re-routing
On cancellation or long delay, the passenger chooses a full refund, rebooking, or re-routing (incl. by another carrier or mode).
Article 27Material assistance
Communication after 1 hour, meals after 2 hours, accommodation and transport after 4 hours.

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