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Consultation outcome: Reforming aviation consumer policy: protecting air passenger rights

Department For Transport

June 26
23:15 2023

Detail of outcome

This response forms an important part of governments commitment to improving the consumer aviation experience and sets out next steps on the proposals to reform:

  • the Civil Aviation Authoritys consumer enforcement powers
  • consumer dispute resolution
  • flight delay compensation
  • accessible air travel

We will continue to work closely with industry, consumer groups and individuals to ensure our consumer reform programme delivers for passengers who remain at the heart of UK aviation.


Original consultation

Summary

Proposes reforms to the Civil Aviation Authority's consumer enforcement powers as well as consumer dispute resolution, fight delay compensation and accessible air travel.

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Consultation description

We are seeking views on reforming aviation consumer policy on a range of air passenger rights issues.

The proposals include:

  • increasing the enforcement powers of the UKs aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority
  • mandatory alternative dispute resolution for all airlines
  • changes to compensation for delays and cancellations
  • more accessible air travel

The aviation consumer policy seeks to ensure that the rights of passengers travelling by air are better protected and that enforcement of existing rights is strengthened.

Documents

Aviation consumer policy reform consultation

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