Written questions

Aviation: Fares

Commons · Question 114413 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 2 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of dynamic pricing practices used by airlines during school holiday periods on families with school-aged children.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 2 Mar 2026

The UK aviation sector operates as a private market, with airlines independently determining their routes and fare structures. The Minister for Aviation and DfT officials regularly meet airlines to discuss a range of topics, including pricing.The Competit...