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Aviation: Tickets

Commons · Question 28935 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Alex Barros-Curtis

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to end the overselling of seats on a flight.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 18 Sep 2026

UK law provides protections for passengers who are denied boarding as a result of overbooking. This includes a choice between reimbursement and re-routing, the provision of care and assistance such as meals and accommodation where required, and compensati...