Aviation: Compensation
2026-05-14 · Department for Transport · 1793 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment she has made of the difference in protections provided to UK air passengers by UK261 and EU261.
Answer
The Government is clear that passengers should benefit from a high level of protection when travelling by air. UK261 provides equivalent passenger rights and protections to EU261, including rights to compensation and assistance in cases of delay, cancella...