A citizens' initiative is gathering signatures to oppose a proposed EU regulation that would reduce passenger rights and compensation for flight delays. The proposal, backed by a slim majority of EU countries, aims to raise the delay threshold for compensation and cut payments for long-haul flights. Critics argue this would disadvantage most passengers, while airlines claim it would clarify and ease enforcement of passenger rights. The European Commission's plan is still subject to approval from the European Parliament, which has until early October to respond.