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Flight cancellation rule change promises UK passengers 'proper compensation'
The bill would let regulators fine carriers and airports while requiring compensation, food and hotel support, and broader rights for disabled passengers.
- On June 2, the Civil Aviation Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords as The Government published details to 'modernise aviation and better protect passengers'.
- Designed 70 years ago, the airspace system faces delays that could increase 200% by 2040 without reforms. Currently, passengers are entitled to compensation only if a flight is cancelled less than 14 days before departure.
- Under the proposed legislation, the Civil Aviation Authority would gain new powers to impose fines on airlines failing to meet obligations. Airlines would also be obligated to assist disabled people to 'travel freely' by providing an 'accessible service'.
- Sir Stephen Hillier, Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority, welcomed the proposals to grant the regulator more flexible powers. The Government stated, 'Airlines and airports must be held to account when passengers are let down.'
- The Bill must pass through three further stages of scrutiny before royal assent. It includes provisions to 'fast-track safety rules to keep pace with new risks, technologies and international developments,' and reforms to takeoff and landing slot rules the DoT believes are 'critical to accommodate growing passenger numbers'.
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Flight cancellation rule change promises UK passengers 'proper compensation'
The UK Government has published details of the bill to 'modernise aviation and better protect passengers'.
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Civil Aviation Bill aims to modernise UK aviation and better protect passengers
Air passengers will get stronger protection of rights around cancellations, delays and passenger support, and will enjoy faster travel, thanks to proposed new laws being introduced by the UK government. The Civil Aviation Bill, announced in the King’s Speech in May and now going through its second reading, will support the modernisation of UK airspace, enhance safety standards, and give the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) new enforcement powers,…
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