Written questions

Aviation: Compensation

Commons · Question 14828 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps have been taken to improve passenger compensation and rights for delayed or cancelled flights.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 10 Jul 2026

Air passenger rights remain a priority for the Government. UK passengers continue to have strong rights under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 in the event of delays, cancellations and denied boarding, including rights to compensation in some circumstances. I...