Aviation: Compensation
2026-05-14 · Department for Transport · 1794 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of EU261 and UK261 for UK air passengers.
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...