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Aviation: Standards

Commons · Question 93287 · Tabled 20 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 28 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to help reduce flight delays at regional airports.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 28 Nov 2025

The UK aviation market operates predominantly in the private sector. UK airports and airlines are therefore responsible for ensuring appropriate contingency plans are in place to minimise potential disruption. The Department regularly engages with the UK ...