Written questions

Aviation: Compensation

2026-05-14 · Department for Transport · 1796 · Official question

Graeme Downie

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to update UK261 to protect UK air passengers travelling within the EU.

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...