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Consultation Outcome Published 27 Jun 2023 Department for Transport ↗ View on GOV.UK

Reforming aviation consumer policy: protecting air passenger rights

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

Opened 31 Jan 2022
Closed 27 Mar 2022
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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 UK’s 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.