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Visas: Digital Technology

Lords · Question HL2856 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Hamwee

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 15 July (HL1735), what steps they are taking to ensure compliance with regulations UK261 and to protect passengers lawfully resident in the UK with a valid digital-o

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 14 Sep 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for enforcing UK261. Whether compensation is payable where a passenger is denied boarding depends on the circumstances of the individual case. Passengers who consider that an airline has not complied with its ob...