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...