EU countries urge suspension of air passenger rights to refunds

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Twelve European Union governments urged the EU executive on Wednesday to suspend rules forcing cash-drained airlines to offer full refunds for cancelled flights instead of vouchers for future travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Airlines across Europe, including Lufthansa and Air France KLM , have sought state rescues as coronavirus lockdowns have forced them to ground their fleets for more than a month, with no end in sight.Transport ministers of Belgium, Bulgaria,..