Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] 2026-27

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Schedule 1, page 33, line 21, leave out paragraph (c)

Schedule 1, page 33, line 21, leave out paragraph (c)

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LORD BERKELEY

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Report: access to the EGNOS Within three months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish a report setting out— (a) plans to improve regulatory capability for Instrument Flight Procedures including UK access to the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and (b) a timeline for switching on the EGNOS in the UK by the end of 2026.”

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Clause 6, page 6, line 17, leave out “or could be used”

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Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert— “(1A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to promoting economic growth. (1B) In complying with subsection (1A), the Secretary of State must in particular consider the impact of the regulations on— (a) the competitiveness of airtransport service providers and airport operators, (b) investment in the United Kingdom aviation sector, and (c) the burdens imposed on air transport service providers and airport operators in complying with the regulations.”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out paragraph (e) and insert— “(e) establishing minimum standards to provide assistance to disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility, including but not limited to— (i) mandatory accessibility and disability awareness training for all personnel; (ii) requirements for the safe handling, storage and return of mobility aid devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment; (iii) the collection and publication of data regarding the damage, delay or loss of mobility aids devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment; (iv) standardised levels of accessibility for all digital communications, including websites, apps and emails; (v) the implementation of the “One Click” standard to enable straightforward access to key information;”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— (g) requiring airlines and airport services to provide specific support forthose who require assistance from a carer when using air transport services.”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(g) establishing a transparent complaints procedure for disabled passengers.”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier or airport service from separating members of the same booking during any part of their journey, in such a way that a person entitled to assistance under subsection (2C) is not accompanied by at least one carer included in that booking. (2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A), separating members of the same booking includes— (a) failing to seat them adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, one another, and (b) requiring them to proceed through security screening, or any other part of the airport or airline service, separately from one another. (2C) A person is entitled to assistance under this section if the person is— (a) a child under the age of 16, or (b) an adult who requires assistance or support from another person during the journey by reason of disability, illness, age or any other condition affecting their ability to travel independently. (2D) For the purposes of this section, a "carer" means a person included in the same booking as a person entitled to assistance under subsection (2C), who is— (a) a parent or guardian of that person, (b) responsible for the care of that person during the journey, whether in a professional capacity or otherwise, or (c) any other adult who has legal responsibility for that person.”

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In subsection (1) leave out “(but the Secretary of State need not complete the process within that period)”

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In subsection (3) leave out “concerning” and insert “not excluding”

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After subsection (3)(d) insert— “(da) the level of support that should be provided to persons who require assistance from a carer when using airtransport services and persons with reduced mobility who require assistance from a carer when using air transport services;”

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In subsection (4)(c) leave out second “or” and insert “and”

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In subsection (1)(a) leave out “the desirability of”

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In subsection (1)(a) leave out “in particular”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier from seating members of the same booking in such a way that any child under the age of 16, or any adult requiring care, is not seated adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, at least one accompanying adult or carer included in that booking.
(2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A), an “accompanying adult or carer” means a person who is—
(a) a parent or guardian of the child,
(b) a carer responsible for the child or adult requiring care during the journey, or
(c) any other adult who has legal responsibility for the child or adult requiring care,
and who is included in the same booking as the child or adult requiring care.
(2C) For the purposes of subsection (2A), an “adult requiring care” means a person aged 16 or over who requires assistance or support from another person during the journey by reason of disability, illness or any other condition affecting their ability to travel independently.”

This amendment requires regulations to prohibit airlines from separating family groups travelling under the same booking, ensuring that young children and adults requiring care are not seated away from an accompanying adult or carer.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert—
“(3A) The CAA or CMA may exercise powers to enter conferred by subsection (3)(b) only where—
(a) it has reasonable grounds to believe that a relevant contravention has occurred, and
(b) the information sought cannot reasonably be obtained by less intrusive means.”

This amendment ensures that the CAA and CMA’s powers of entry are exercised only where they are necessary and proportionate.

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After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to provide information about flight delays
(1) An airline operator must provide passengers affected by a delay to a scheduled flight with timely, accurate and accessible information about that delay in accordance with this section.
(2) That duty requires the operator to—
(a) notify affected passengers of the delay as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of it,
(b) provide an updated estimated departure time at intervals of not more than 30 minutes until the flight departs or is cancelled,
(c) state the reason for the delay so far as the operator is able to do so,
(d) inform passengers of any rights to assistance, compensation or rebooking arising from the delay, and
(e) ensure that information provided under this subsection is accessible to passengers with a disability or impairment.
(3) The Secretary of State may by regulations—
(a) specify the minimum information threshold to which passengers are entitled under this section, including as to its content, form and frequency,
(b) impose additional requirements on airline operators in relation to delay information for passengers with complex travel circumstances,
(c) make provision about accessibility standards for the purposes of subsection (2)(e), and
(d) make provision about enforcement of the duty under this section, including by conferring functions on the Civil Aviation Authority.
(4) Regulations under subsection (3) are to be made by statutory instrument.
(5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

This amendment requires airline operators to provide passengers with timely, accurate and accessible information in relation to delays and establishes the provision of a minimum information threshold to which passengers are entitled.

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Clause 7, page 7, leave out lines 18 to 22 and insert—
“(a) for the allocation of slots at a new airport;
(b) for the allocation of additional capacity created at an existing airport, or at a new airport, where the affected air carriers have failed to reach a voluntary commercial agreement within a reasonable period;
(ba) securing the availability of such proportion of the additional capacity created at an existing airport, or at a new airport, as is reasonably necessary to maintain or improve regional air connectivity within the United Kingdom;”

This amendment and two others in the name of Lord Grayling confine the Secretary of State's intervention in airport slot allocation to specified circumstances and permit intervention only where commercial agreement cannot be reached after reasonable efforts and preserves the commercial allocation of existing airport slots while allowing limited provision for regional connectivity from newly created capacity.

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Clause 7, page 7, line 25, at end insert “where the parties have failed, after reasonable efforts, to reach a voluntary commercial agreement;
(ca) determining the temporary reallocation or suspension of unused slots during a period of international crisis;”

This amendment and two others in the name of Lord Grayling confine the Secretary of State's intervention in airport slot allocation to specified circumstances and permit intervention only where commercial agreement cannot be reached after reasonable efforts and preserves the commercial allocation of existing airport slots while allowing limited provision for regional connectivity from newly created capacity.

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Clause 7, page 8, leave out lines 1 and 2

This amendment and two others in the name of Lord Grayling confine the Secretary of State's intervention in airport slot allocation to specified circumstances and permit intervention only where commercial agreement cannot be reached after reasonable efforts and preserves the commercial allocation of existing airport slots while allowing limited provision for regional connectivity from newly created capacity.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert—
“(2A) Before making regulations under subsection (2)(ba), the Secretary of State must—
(a) consult—
(i) the Civil Aviation Authority,
(ii) the airport operator concerned,
(iii) such air carriers as the Secretary of State considers appropriate,
(iv) representatives of regional airports, and
(v) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate;
(b) lay before Parliament a statement setting out—
(i) why the regulations are considered necessary,
(ii) the evidence demonstrating that the proposed allocation is reasonably necessary,
(iii) the expected effects on competition,
(iv) the expected effects on consumers, and
(v) the expected effects on the efficient use of airport capacity;
(c) have regard to—
(i) preserving the commercial operation of airport slot allocation wherever reasonably practicable,
(ii) the economic and social benefits of regional air connectivity,
(iii) the efficient utilisation of airport capacity, and
(iv) the need to maintain effective domestic air connectivity between the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.”

This amendment requires consultation and transparency before newly created slot capacity may be reserved for regional connectivity and requires the Secretary of State to have regard to preserving commercial slot allocation.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 16, at end insert—
“(4A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section that would have the effect of facilitating airport expansion unless the Secretary of State has first—
(a) consulted persons likely to be affected by the proposed expansion, including communities in the vicinity of the airport,
(b) undertaken an environmental impact assessment of the proposed expansion, and
(c) undertaken a noise impact assessment of the proposed expansion.”

This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making regulations that facilitate airport expansion unless they have first consulted affected communities, completed an environmental impact assessment, and completed a noise impact assessment. It ensures that proper scrutiny and community engagement take place before any expansion can be progressed through secondary legislation.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 19, at end insert—
“(5A) Regulations made under subsection (3)(a) may not create an offence punishable by imprisonment.”

This amendment probes the necessity of creating criminal offences under the slot allocation regime while preserving the possibility of civil sanctions or financial penalties.

Clause 1, page 3, line 4, after “section” insert “and sections (Consultation) and (Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard)”

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Consultation (1) The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, begin the process of consultation under subsection (3) (but the Secretary of State need not complete the process within that period). (2) After completing the process the Secretary of State must publish the Secretary of State’s response to the consultation. (3) Consultation under this subsection is consultation with the persons mentioned in subsection (4) about the provision that should be made by regulations under section 1 concerning— (a) the compensation that should be paid for breaches of requirements to provide assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility; (b) the measures that should be put in place to protect persons with allergies when using air transport services; (c) the procedures that should be put in place by air transport service providers and airport operators for dealing with complaints; (d) the provision by air transport service providers and airport operators of wheelchairs suitable for use in aircraft; (e) any other matters that appear to the Secretary of State to be of particular importance (4) The persons mentioned in this subsection are— (a) air transport service providers, (b) airport operators, (c) such disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility and persons with allergies who are users or prospective users of air transport services, or such organisations appearing to the Secretary of State to represent such persons, as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, and (d) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard (1) When considering whether and how to exercise the power to make regulations under section 1, the Secretary of State must have due regard to— (a) the desirability of strengthening the rights of persons who purchase or use air transport services, in particular where the persons whose rights would be affected are or include disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility, and (b) the principles set out in subsection (2). (2) The principles are— (a) that all persons travelling by means of air transport services should be treated with dignity and that their individual physical and mental health needs should be respected; (b) that disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility should be afforded access to air transport services that is equal or comparable to that afforded to other persons; (c) that where assistance is required by disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility the assistance provided should meet their needs; (d) that independent journeys by disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility should be facilitated wherever possible.”

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— ‘‘Non-international flights: compensation for damage to wheelchairs etc (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 of 9 October 1997 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3). (2) In Article 3, after paragraph 1 insert— “1A Article 22 of the Montreal Convention applies in relation to carriage by air performed by a UK air carrier within the United Kingdom as if— (a) at the beginning of paragraph 2 there were inserted “Subject to paragraph 2A of this Article”, and (b) after paragraph 2 there were inserted— “2A In the carriage of wheelchairs or other mobility equipment or assistive devices, the liability of the carrier in the case of destruction, loss or damage is unlimited.”” (3) In the Annex, in the entry relating to destruction, loss or damage to baggage, after “at fault” insert— “In the case of carriage within the United Kingdom of wheelchairs or other mobility equipment or assistive devices, the liability of the air carrier for destruction, loss or damage is unlimited.” (4) Schedule 1 to The Carriage by Air Acts (Application of Provisions) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1899) (application of the Montreal Convention: non-international carriage) is amended in accordance with subsections (5) and (6). (5) In Part 1, after paragraph (4), insert— “(4A) In Article 22.2, at the beginning, there shall be inserted “Subject to paragraph 2A of this Article,”. (4B) After Article 22.2, there shall be inserted— “2A In the carriage of wheelchairs or other mobility equipment or assistive devices, the liability of the carrier in the case of destruction, loss or damage is unlimited.”” (6) In Part 2, under the heading “Article 22—Limits of Liability in Relation to Delay, Baggage and Cargo”— (a) at the beginning of paragraph 2 insert “Subject to paragraph 2A of this Article”; (b) after paragraph 2 insert— “2A In the carriage of wheelchairs or other mobility equipment or assistive devices, the liability of the carrier in the case of destruction, loss or damage is unlimited.””

Clause 2, page 3, line 38, at end insert— “(2) In section 21 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (CAA’s annual report), in subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert— “(ba) must include a summary of what the CAA has done during that year in the performance of its functions under— (i) Part 3 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (enforcement of consumer protection law), and (ii) Schedule 5 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (investigatory powers etc);”.”

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— ”Monitoring of aircraft cabin air (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision to protect passengers and crew from acute or chronic exposure to carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in aircraft cabin air. (2) The regulations made under subsection (1) must impose a duty on air transport service providers to— (a) install, maintain and operate continuous active monitoring systems for these substances in the cockpit and passenger cabins of the aircraft; (b) ensure such systems provide immediate alerts to the crew when thresholds are breached; (c) mandate the recording and direct reporting of this monitoring data to the Civil Aviation Authority. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

Clause 6, page 6, line 18, leave out “, or actually benefit or could benefit,”

Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert “(and, in the case of a restatement, may include a restatement of any offences created by the regulations)”

Clause 7, page 8, leave out line 5

Clause 8, page 12, line 7, at end insert— “61EA Considerations for exercise of power under section 61A(7) (1) When considering whether and how to exercise the power to make regulations under section 61A(7) the Secretary of State must, in particular, consider whether the Secretary of State should retain responsibility for the following— (a) anything that would significantly affect the public interest, including in particular the public interest in protecting national security, promoting economic growth, protecting the environment and ensuring the efficient operation of the civil air transport industry of the United Kingdom; (b) anything that would involve matters of public policy, or legal issues, of general importance; (c) anything that would involve the imposition of requirements on the CAA in relation to the exercise of its functions; (d) anything that would involve the imposition of significant and unexpected financial burdens on any person; (e) anything that would directly affect the interests of passengers using air transport services, in particular where the passengers whose interests would be affected are or include disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility; (f) anything that would involve changes to other legislation that cannot be made by regulations under section 61J. (2) In this section “disabled persons” means persons with a disability within the meaning given by section 6 of the Equality Act 2010.”

Clause 8, page 13, line 17, after “must” insert “lay before Parliament and”

Clause 12, page 16, line 15, after “1” insert “, (Consultation), (Matters to which Secretary of State must have regard),”

Clause 12, page 16, line 17, after “Sections” insert “(Non-international flights: compensation for damage to wheelchairs etc) and”

Schedule 1, page 23, line 29, leave out from “condition” to end of line 30 and insert “, and (b) another direct enforcement authority (“the relevant direct enforcement authority”) is also capable of exercising its direct enforcement functions in respect of that commercial practice.”

Schedule 1, page 23, line 32, leave out from “inform” to “of” in line 35 and insert “the relevant direct enforcement authority”

Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier from seating members of the same booking in such a way that any child under the age of 16, or any adult requiring care, is not seated adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, at least one accompanying adult or carer included in that booking. (2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A), an “accompanying adult or carer” means a person who is— (a) a parent or guardian of the child, (b) a carer responsible for the child or adult requiring care during the journey, or (c) any other adult who has legal responsibility for the child or adult requiring care, and who is included in the same booking as the child or adult requiring care. (2C) For the purposes of subsection (2A), an “adult requiring care” means a person aged 16 or over who requires assistance or support from another person during the journey by reason of disability, illness or any other condition affecting their ability to travel independently.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert— “(3A) The CAA or CMA may exercise powers to enter conferred by subsection (3)(b) only where— (a) it has reasonable grounds to believe that a relevant contravention has occurred, and (b) the information sought cannot reasonably be obtained by less intrusive means.”

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Duty to provide information about flight delays (1) An airline operator must provide passengers affected by a delay to a scheduled flight with timely, accurate and accessible information about that delay in accordance with this section. (2) That duty requires the operator to— (a) notify affected passengers of the delay as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of it, (b) provide an updated estimated departure time at intervals of not more than 30 minutes until the flight departs or is cancelled, (c) state the reason for the delay so far as the operator is able to do so, (d) inform passengers of any rights to assistance, compensation or rebooking arising from the delay, and (e) ensure that information provided under this subsection is accessible to passengers with a disability or impairment. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations— (a) specify the minimum information threshold to which passengers are entitled under this section, including as to its content, form and frequency, (b) impose additional requirements on airline operators in relation to delay information for passengers with complex travel circumstances, (c) make provision about accessibility standards for the purposes of subsection (2)(e), and (d) make provision about enforcement of the duty under this section, including by conferring functions on the Civil Aviation Authority. (4) Regulations under subsection (3) are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

Clause 4, page 4, line 27, at end insert— “(aa) after subsection (6) insert— “(6A) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under this section, the Secretary of State must first— (a) consult persons likely to be affected by the direction including communities in the vicinity of any airport or airspace affected, (b) undertake an environmental impact assessment in respect of the proposed direction, and (c) undertake a noise impact assessment in respect of the proposed direction.”;”

Clause 7, page 7, leave out lines 18 to 22 and insert— “(a) for the allocation of slots at a new airport; (b) for the allocation of additional capacity created at an existing airport, or at a new airport, where the affected air carriers have failed to reach a voluntary commercial agreement within a reasonable period; (ba) securing the availability of such proportion of the additional capacity created at an existing airport, or at a new airport, as is reasonably necessary to maintain or improve regional air connectivity within the United Kingdom;”

Clause 7, page 7, line 25, at end insert “where the parties have failed, after reasonable efforts, to reach a voluntary commercial agreement; (ca) determining the temporary reallocation or suspension of unused slots during a period of international crisis;”

Clause 7, page 8, leave out lines 1 and 2

Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert— “(2A) Before making regulations under subsection (2)(ba), the Secretary of State must— (a) consult— (i) the Civil Aviation Authority, (ii) the airport operator concerned, (iii) such air carriers as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, (iv) representatives of regional airports, and (v) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate; (b) lay before Parliament a statement setting out— (i) why the regulations are considered necessary, (ii) the evidence demonstrating that the proposed allocation is reasonably necessary, (iii) the expected effects on competition, (iv) the expected effects on consumers, and (v) the expected effects on the efficient use of airport capacity; (c) have regard to— (i) preserving the commercial operation of airport slot allocation wherever reasonably practicable, (ii) the economic and social benefits of regional air connectivity, (iii) the efficient utilisation of airport capacity, and (iv) the need to maintain effective domestic air connectivity between the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.”

Clause 7, page 8, line 16, at end insert— “(4A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section that would have the effect of facilitating airport expansion unless the Secretary of State has first— (a) consulted persons likely to be affected by the proposed expansion, including communities in the vicinity of the airport, (b) undertaken an environmental impact assessment of the proposed expansion, and (c) undertaken a noise impact assessment of the proposed expansion.”

Clause 7, page 8, line 19, at end insert— “(5A) Regulations made under subsection (3)(a) may not create an offence punishable by imprisonment.”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert “or persons with medical conditions, including allergies, that may require assistance, support, accommodation or the provision of information during travel”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert—
“(3A) The CAA may exercise powers to impose a financial penalty granted by this section only where it has reasonable grounds to believe that the non-compliance constitutes a systemic failure or a widespread pattern of conduct by the regulated entity and does not relate solely to an isolated or minor individual consumer dispute.”

This amendment confines the Civil Aviation Authority’s power to impose financial penalties to cases involving systemic or repeated non-compliance rather than isolated customer service disputes.

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After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Responsibility for air quality standards on planes
(1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must conduct a review to establish responsibility for standards of air quality on civil aviation planes.
(2) The review must—
(a) make suggestions for which organisation should be responsible for standards of air quality on civil aviation planes, and
(b) provide guidance for implementing a strategy for the establishment of standards of air quality on civil aviation planes.”

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After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Responsibility for drop-off charges regulation
(1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must conduct a review to establish responsibility for the regulation of drop-off charges at airports.
(2) The review must—
(a) assess the impact of drop-off charges on users of airport services,
(b) make suggestions for which organisation should be responsible for the regulation of drop-off charges at airports, and
(c) provide guidance for implementing a strategy for the regulation of, and enforcement of the regulation of, drop-off charges at airports.”

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After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Consultation of safety-critical professionals
Before making a direction relating to the redesign or management of airspace using the powers granted under section 4, the Secretary of State must consult persons representative of professional groups performing safety-critical functions in civil aviation who are likely to be affected by the proposed airspace change.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult representatives of safety-critical aviation professions likely to be affected by a proposed direction before exercising the direction-making powers granted by section 4.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert—
“(2A) The regulations must make provision to ensure adequate slots at hub airports are allocated to flights from regional airports in the United Kingdom.
(2B) In subsection (2A)—
“hub airport” means an airport used as a transfer point for passengers from one flight to another in order to complete a route;
“adequate” means at such a level so as to maintain national air infrastructure and regional economic growth.”

This amendment obliges the Secretary of State to regulate so that sufficient access to slots at hub airports such as Heathrow is allocated to flights from regional UK destinations.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert—
“(2A) Before making regulations replacing Council Regulation (EEC) No. 95/93 under subsection (2)(h)(i), the Secretary of State must publish a consultation setting out the principal policy changes proposed.”

This amendment requires public consultation before the Government substantially reforms the airport slot allocation regime.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Compensation reimbursement scheme for airlines
After section 9 of the Transport Act 2000 (power to exclude services from effect of section 8) insert—
“9A Reimbursement of passenger compensation payments
(1) A licence holder must establish and maintain a scheme for the reimbursement of the costs incurred by airlines in paying compensation to passengers in consequence of a qualifying disruption.
(2) For the purposes of this section, a “qualifying disruption” means a cancellation caused by the fault or failure of the licence holder.””

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Flight time limitations: enforcement
(1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must conduct a review of the enforcement of flight time limitations for civil aviation pilots and crew.
(2) The review must—
(a) make suggestions for which organisation should be responsible the enforcement of civil aviation flight time regulations, and
(b) provide guidance for implementing a strategy for enforcement.”

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Exercise of powers under this Act
In exercising functions granted by this Act, the Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation Authority must have regard to—
(a) protecting the interests of consumers,
(b) maintaining competitive aviation markets,
(c) supporting regional connectivity within the United Kingdom,
(d) promoting operational resilience,
(e) ensuring that regulatory intervention is proportionate, and
(f) minimising unnecessary burdens on airlines, airports and consumers.”

This amendment establishes overarching principles to guide the exercise of powers under the Act.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Statement before exercise of delegated powers
Before making regulations under powers granted by this Act, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement explaining—
(a) the purpose of the regulations,
(b) why the regulations are necessary,
(c) why the subject matter was not addressed on the face of this Act,
(d) the anticipated impact on consumers, and
(e) the anticipated impact on airlines, airports and competition.”

This amendment increases parliamentary scrutiny of the delegated powers contained in the Bill by requiring Ministers to explain the purpose and anticipated effects of regulations before they are made.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Civil Aviation Authority: report on commercial pilot licence holders
(1) The CAA must annually prepare and publish a report on holders of licences issued by the CAA which authorise the holder to act as a pilot in commercial air transport operations.
(2) A report under subsection (1) must include anonymised statistical information and an analysis of trends in relation to—
(a) age,
(b) sex, and
(c) such other demographic characteristics as the CAA considers appropriate.
(3) The report must also include an assessment of—
(a) the availability of appropriately trained pilots to support the safe and efficient operation of commercial air transport services in the United Kingdom,
(b) the capacity of pilot training provision to meet current and future operational requirements,
(c) future workforce requirements for holders of licences mentioned in subsection (1), including emerging pressures arising from retirements and growth in demand for commercial air transport operations, and
(d) any implications of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) for the safety, efficiency and resilience of commercial air transport operations.
(4) Information published under this section must not identify any individual licence holder.
(5) The CAA must provide the Secretary of State with a copy of each report prepared under this section.
(6) The Secretary of State must lay each report received under subsection (5) before Parliament.
(7) The first report under this section must be published within the period of six months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.”

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Schedule 1, page 25, line 16, at end insert—
“30A After section 202 (appeals), insert—
“202A Independent review of notices given by the Civil Aviation Authority
(1) This section applies where the Civil Aviation Authority gives a relevant notice.
(2) A person to whom the notice is given may, before bringing an appeal under section 202, request a review of the notice by an independent reviewer.
(3) The Secretary of State must appoint or designate one or more independent reviewers for the purposes of this section.
(4) A person may not act as an independent reviewer in relation to a notice if that person was involved in the decision to give the notice.
(5) On a review under this section, the independent reviewer may recommend that the Civil Aviation Authority—
(a) confirms the notice,
(b) varies the notice, or
(c) withdraws the notice.
(6) The Civil Aviation Authority must consider the recommendation and publish its decision.
(7) Where a person requests a review under this section, the time for bringing an appeal under section 202 begins from the date on which the Civil Aviation Authority publishes its decision under subsection (6).””

This amendment would create an independent review stage before an appeal to the High Court or Court of Session in respect of direct enforcement notices issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Limitation on powers for the purposes of airport expansion
No power in this Act may be used for the purposes of, or in connection with, the facilitation of airport expansion.”

This amendment prohibits powers in this Bill from being used for the purposes of airport expansion.

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Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose
(1) The purpose of this Act is to—
(a) promote the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector;
(b) support economic growth in that sector;
(c) protect the rights and interests of consumers of air transport and airport services.
(2) The Secretary of State must, in taking any actions under the provisions of this Act, have regard to this purpose.”

This amendment inserts a purpose clause into the Bill requiring the Secretary of State and the CAA to have regard to the promotion of the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector and economic growth in that sector.

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Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—
“(1A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth.
(1B) In complying with subsection (1A), the Secretary of State must in particular consider the impact of the regulations on—
(a) the competitiveness of air transport service providers and airport operators,
(b) investment in the United Kingdom aviation sector, and
(c) the burdens imposed on air transport service providers and airport operators in complying with the regulations.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth before making regulations under clause 1, with particular reference to the competitiveness of the aviation sector, investment, and the regulatory burden on businesses.

4

Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—
“(1A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the Government’s target of reducing the administrative costs of regulation on business by 25% by the end of the Parliament.
(1B) Regulations under subsection (1) must not impose administrative requirements on air transport service providers or airport operators the costs of which are disproportionate to the consumer protection objectives the regulations seek to achieve, having regard to the target referred to in subsection (1A).
(1C) In this section, “administrative costs” means costs incurred by air transport service providers or airport operators in complying with information, reporting, documentation or other procedural requirements imposed by regulations under this section.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State, when making regulations under clause 1, to have regard to the Government’s target of reducing the administrative costs of regulation on business by 25% by the end of the Parliament.

7

Clause 1, page 2, line 4, leave out “or CMA”

This amendment ensures the CAA will be the sole aviation regulator.

12

Clause 1, page 2, line 14, leave out “, the CMA”

This amendment ensures the CAA will be the sole aviation regulator.

15

Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert—
“(4A) Before making regulations under this section for the purpose of aligning United Kingdom law with any provision of European Union law or any international standard, requirement or practice, the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining—
(a) the provision of European Union law or international standard, requirement or practice with which the regulations are intended to align,
(b) the reasons why the Secretary of State considers such alignment to be necessary or appropriate,
(c) whether, and if so to what extent, the regulations make provision that goes beyond such alignment, and
(d) the likely impact of the regulations on passengers, air transport service providers, airport operators and competition in the aviation sector.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to publish a statement before making regulations under clause 1 for the purpose of aligning UK law with EU law or international standards, explaining the basis for alignment, whether the regulations go beyond it, and their likely impact.

16

Clause 1, page 2, line 40, leave out “that include provision of the kind mentioned in subsection (3)(e) or (f)”

This amendment would ensure that all regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure, rather than only regulations containing provision of the kind mentioned in subsection (3)(e) or (f).

17

Clause 1, page 3, line 1, leave out subsection (7)

This amendment would require all regulations made under clause 1, including those not containing criminal offences or financial penalties, to be subject to the affirmative procedure.

33

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of airport drop-off charges
(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, conduct and publish a review of the impact of airport drop-off charges on users of airport services in the United Kingdom.
(2) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the review before both Houses of Parliament.
(3) In this section, “drop-off charge” means any charge levied by an airport operator on a vehicle entering a terminal forecourt or designated kerbside area for the purpose of setting down one or more passengers.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to conduct and publish a review of the impact of airport drop-off charges on passengers.

52

Clause 7, page 8, line 24, leave out “other than excluded regulations,”

This amendment would ensure that all regulations made under new section 34A of the Airports Act 1986, including temporary regulations modifying or disapplying slot usage requirements, are subject to the affirmative procedure.

53

Clause 7, page 8, leave out lines 28 to 31

This amendment would ensure that all regulations made under new section 34A of the Airports Act 1986, including temporary regulations modifying or disapplying slot usage requirements, are subject to the affirmative procedure.

54

Clause 8, page 9, line 15, leave out “CAA may by rules (to be known as “CAA rules”)” and insert “Secretary of State may by regulations”

This amendment would provide for CAA rules to be made by regulations by the Secretary of State.

55

Clause 8, page 10, line 23, at end insert—
“(7A) Before making regulations under subsection (7), the Secretary of State must publish a statement setting out the principles underlying the exceptions to the CAA’s power to make CAA rules.
(7B) The statement under subsection (7A) must explain how those principles apply to the provision, matters or purposes specified in the regulations.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to publish the principles underlying the exceptions to the CAA’s delegated rule-making power, in line with the recommendation of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee.

57

Clause 8, page 12, leave out lines 37 and 38

This amendment would prevent the CAA from having a veto over the Secretary of State’s priorities and objectives document.

59

Clause 8, page 13, line 21, leave out “may” and insert “must”

This amendment, and another amendment to clause 8 in the name of Lord Moylan, would require the CAA to prepare and publish up-to-date consolidated versions of CAA rules, rather than leaving publication to the CAA’s discretion.

60

Clause 8, page 13, line 22, leave out “, or any part of, the”

This amendment, and another amendment to clause 8 in the name of Lord Moylan, would require the CAA to prepare and publish up-to-date consolidated versions of CAA rules, rather than leaving publication to the CAA’s discretion.

61

Clause 8, page 14, leave out lines 1 to 11

This amendment deletes a Henry VIII provision.

62

Clause 8, page 14, line 31, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

This amendment changes the power in section 61A(7) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 to an affirmative procedure, in the light of the recommendations from the DPPRC.

64

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on impact of Act on passenger protections and standards
(1) Two years after the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish a report on the impact of this Act on passenger protections and standards in the use of airport and airline services.
(2) The report under subsection (1) must include an assessment of—
(a) any changes, including declines, in passenger protections and standards as a result of provisions in connection with regulations under this Act,
(b) the accessibility of services for passengers with disabilities.
(3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the report under subsection (1) before each House of Parliament.
(4) The Secretary of State may consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate before preparing the report.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to publish a report two years after the passage of the Act on its impact on passenger protections and standards.

70

Leave out Clause 10

This amendment deletes a Henry VIII Clause.

29

Schedule 1, page 19, line 9, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

This amendment ensures that regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.

2

Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—
“(1A) Regulations under this section may not reduce the standards of service and protection available to passengers and consumers of airport and air transport services compared to any provision which those regulations replace.”

This amendment ensures that regulations made under this section do not make provision setting out lower passenger and consumer standards than current regulations.

Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert— “(1A) Regulations under this section may not reduce the standards of service and protection available to passengers and consumers of airport and air transport services compared to any provision which those regulations replace.”

59A

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Industrial action affecting air carriers: review (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish a review of the impact of industrial action affecting air carriers on consumers of air transport services. (2) The review under subsection (1) must include consideration of— (a) passenger disruption, (b) passenger rights, (c) compensation for passengers, and (d) regional connectivity. (3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the review before Parliament.”

59B

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Alignment of UK flight compensation rules with EU regulations and their prospective reforms (1) The Secretary of State must, as soon as is practicable after this Act is passed, make regulations by statutory instrument to create provision for the purpose of ensuring that United Kingdom passenger compensation policy aligns with Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights). (2) The Secretary of State must, as soon as is practicable in each instance, make regulations by statutory instrument to provide that United Kingdom passenger compensation policy continues to be aligned with Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 whenever changes to it are adopted by the European Union. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

65A

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause— “Instrument flight training The Civil Aviation Authority, in authorising instrument approach procedures for a civil aviation airfield or for a military airfield where civil aviation use is permitted, must require that the airfield offers a facility for instrument flight training, examination and qualification renewal.”

65B

LORD BERKELEY

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause— “Air ambulance operations: regulations (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the purpose of supporting the operation of air ambulance services in civil aviation. (2) Regulations under this section may, in particular, make provision about— (a) access to airport and aerodrome facilities; (b) access to airspace and air navigation services; (c) the treatment of air ambulance operations in aviation planning and operational decisions. (3) Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the CAA, air ambulance operators, airport operators and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

65C

LORD BERKELEY

After Clause 6, insert the following new Clause— “Satellite navigation services (1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish a report on the availability of satellite navigation services for civil aviation in the United Kingdom. (2) The report must include an assessment of the case for securing United Kingdom access to the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service or an equivalent service. (3) The Secretary of State must lay the report before Parliament.”

101A

Clause 8, page 14, line 11, at end insert— “61K Flight crew and safe operation of commercial air transport (1) In making CAA rules under sections 61A to 61J, the CAA must have regard to the need to ensure that the aviation sector has access to a sufficient number of appropriately trained flight crew, in particular pilots engaged in commercial air transport operations, to support the safe and efficient operation of such services in the United Kingdom. (2) The CAA must publish an annual report of the workforce capacity considerations made under subsection (1), including— (a) the availability of appropriately trained pilots, (b) the capacity of training provision to meet operational requirements for pilots, and (c) factors affecting entry into the profession of pilot, including cost. (3) The first report under subsection (2) must be published within the period of six months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force. (4) The CAA must provide the Secretary of State with a copy of the report in subsection (2), and the Secretary of State must lay it before Parliament.’

102A

LORD BERKELEY

After Clause 8, insert the following new Clause— “Airfield advisory team (1) The Civil Aviation Authority must establish or designate an airfield advisory team to advise the Civil Aviation Authority on matters affecting civil licensed aerodromes and general aviation airfields which it considers should be taken into account when the Civil Aviation Authority discharges its regulatory functions. (2) The airfield advisory team must meet at least once every six months. (3) The Civil Aviation Authority must consult such stakeholders as it considers appropriate on the membership and functions of the airfield advisory team.”

2

Clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “may” and insert “must”

3

Clause 1, page 1, line 21, at end insert—
“(ca) about the liabilities of air transport services providers and operators in relation to the damage or loss of mobility aid devices, medical and life-sustaining equipment, ensuring compensation of a such loss or damage is commensurate with the full replacement or repair value of the equipment;”

This amendment seeks to ensure that air transport service providers and airport operators are strictly liable for the full financial value of repairing or replacing any damaged or lost mobility and medical equipment.

4

Clause 1, page 2, line 2, at end insert—
“(da) requiring the Secretary of State to review the extent to which hidden or undisclosed charges are being imposed on passengers by air transport service providers or airport operators;”

This amendment requires regulations made under Clause 1 to provide for a review by the Secretary of State into hidden or undisclosed charges imposed on passengers by airlines and airport operators.

5

Clause 1, page 2, line 2, at end insert—
“(da) about the terms on which air transport service providers make available to travel intermediaries their fares, fare conditions, and ancillary products and services, content, availability, and booking, payment and post-booking servicing functionality, including a duty on air transport service providers to make these available on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms;”

This amendment would enable regulations or CAA rules to make provision about the terms on which air transport service providers make available to travel intermediaries information and functionality necessary for the distribution and sale of air transport services.

6

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out paragraph (e) and insert—
“(e) establishing minimum standards to provide assistance to disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility, including but not limited to—
(i) mandatory accessibility and disability awareness training for all personnel;
(ii) requirements for the safe handling, storage and return of mobility aids devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment;
(iii) the collection and publication of data regarding the damage, delay or loss of mobility aids devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment;
(iv) standardised levels of accessibility for all digital communications, including websites, apps and emails;
(v) the implementation of the “One Click” standard to enable straightforward access to key information.”

This amendment allows regulations to set a minimum standard for passengers who needs assistance and to make training on accessibility mandatory. It also introduces specific protections for mobility and medical equipment and mandates the collecting and public reporting of data concerning any damaged and lost mobility and medical equipment, and requires minimum levels of digital accessibility.

10

Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(g) establishing a transparent complaints procedure for disabled passengers.”

This amendment seeks to ensure that disabled passengers have a clear route for complaints.

15

Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), “baggage” does not include mobility aids devices, including but not limited to wheelchairs and medical and life-sustaining equipment.”

This amendment distinguishes mobility aids and medical and life-sustaining equipment from standard baggage.

16

Clause 1, page 2, line 8, leave out “may” and insert “must”

19

Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert—
“(g) for the imposition or the enhancement by the CAA of specific financial penalties in case of repeated or systemic failure by air transport service providers, or airport operators, to any requirement related to disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility or mobility aid devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment.”

This amendment seeks to protect disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility or mobility aid devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment, by strengthening the enforcement mechanisms which allow the CAA to impose and enhance financial penalties on airports or airlines who shows accessibility failures.

38

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“CAA to update on review of ATOL reform
(1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on proposals for reform of the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence scheme.
(2) This report must include—
(a) the Government’s intended timetable for any legislative or regulatory changes, and
(b) an assessment of the implications for reform for consumers and travel businesses.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament within six months of Royal Assent on proposals for reform of the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) scheme, including the Government’s proposed timetable for reform and an assessment of the implications for consumers and travel businesses.

73

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Oversight of airport slot coordinator
(1) The CAA must exercise formal regulatory oversight over any person appointed as a slot coordinator under Article 4 of UK Regulation (EC) No 95/93 or exercising functions under the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2665).
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the CAA is granted powers to audit and scrutinise the actions, allocation methodologies, and decision-making processes of the coordinator to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and statements of policies issued by the Secretary of State.
(3) The CAA must monitor and oversee the governance of the coordinator, with particular reference to—
(a) the coordinator’s compliance with statements of policies issued by the Secretary of State and applicable regulations, and
(b) the transparency and independence of the coordinator's institutional structures.”

This amendment places the appointed airport slot coordinator under the formal regulatory oversight of the Civil Aviation Authority, requiring the coordinator to act in the interest of consumers and maintain transparent governance standards.

39

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of airport drop-off charges
(1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act, conduct and publish a review of the impact of airport drop-off charges on users of airport services in the United Kingdom.
(2) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the review before both Houses of Parliament.
(3) In this section, "drop-off charge" means any charge levied by an airport operator on a vehicle entering a terminal forecourt or designated kerbside area for the purpose of setting down one or more passengers.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to conduct and publish a review of the impact of airport drop-off charges on passengers.

77

Clause 8, page 10, line 23, at end insert—
“(7A) Before making regulations under subsection (7), the Secretary of State must publish a statement setting out the principles underlying the exceptions to the CAA’s power to make CAA rules.
(7B) The statement under subsection (7A) must explain how those principles apply to the provision, matters or purposes specified in the regulations.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to publish the principles underlying the exceptions to the CAA’s delegated rule-making power, in line with the recommendation of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee.

78

Clause 8, page 10, line 30, at end insert—
“(aa) representatives of the British Airline Pilots’ Association, and”

This amendment would require the CAA to consult the trade union for UK pilots when making CAA rules as provided for in Clause 8.

80

Clause 8, page 10, line 34, at the end insert—
“(2A) If, after carrying out the consultation required by subsection (1), the CAA proposes to make CAA rules that would have a significant impact on the rights, the safety or the travel experience of disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility, the CAA must publish a disability impact assessment before publishing a notice of its intention to implement this new regulation.”

This amendment requires the CAA to publish a wide disability impact assessment before implementing significant new regulations on the matter.

83

Clause 8, page 12, line 26, at end insert—
“(g) set out how the exercise of the CAA's rule-making functions will strengthen—
(i) air connectivity between all parts of the United Kingdom, and
(ii) connectivity between the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.”

This amendment requires the document setting out the Secretary of State's priorities and objectives for the CAA's rule-making functions to address how those functions will strengthen air connectivity and union connectivity between all parts and all nations and regions of the United Kingdom.

84

Clause 8, page 12, line 26, at end insert—
“(g) set out how the CAA will have regard to the seventh carbon budget in exercising its functions under this Act, including any implications for aviation demand and consumer access to air travel.”

This amendment probes whether the CAA will be required to have regard to the seventh carbon budget in exercising its functions and what that would mean for aviation demand and consumer access to air travel.

110

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Heathrow Airport: third runway
(1) The Government may not approve the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, or any associated works, unless the Secretary of State has published an assessment of the impact of that construction on—
(a) airspace use,
(b) airport slots,
(c) airspace design,
(d) schedules, and
(e) air traffic services.
(2) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the assessment before Parliament.”

This amendment would prevent the Government from approving the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport unless a Minister has published an assessment of the impact of that construction on aspects of civil aviation regulation.

111

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Impact of sustainable aviation fuel mandate
Within two years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish an assessment of the implact of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate on—
(a) the cost of air fares to passengers;
(b) the operational and compliance costs to air transport service providers;
(c) the competitiveness of United Kingdom aviation in international markets.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to publish and lay before Parliament, within two years of the Act passing, an assessment of the impact of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate on passenger fares, airline costs and the competitiveness of United Kingdom aviation in international markets.

112

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Civil Aviation Authority: future aviation workforce
In exercising their functions under this Act, the Secretary of State and the CAA must have regard to future aviation workforce requirements, in particular for commercial pilots, including how emerging pressures, such as retirements and sector growth, can be identified and addressed.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State and the CAA to consider pilot recruitment and training when carrying out their new functions under this Act.

35

Schedule 1, page 25, line 16, at end insert—
“30A After section 202 (appeals), insert—
“202A Independent review of notices given by the Civil Aviation Authority
(1) This section applies where the Civil Aviation Authority gives a relevant notice.
(2) A person to whom the notice is given may, before bringing an appeal under section 202 of this Act, request a review of the notice by an independent reviewer.
(3) The Secretary of State must appoint or designate one or more independent reviewers for the purposes of this section.
(4) A person may not act as an independent reviewer in relation to a notice if that person was involved in the decision to give the notice.
(5) On a review under this section, the independent reviewer may recommend that the Civil Aviation Authority—
(a) confirm the notice,
(b) vary the notice, or
(c) withdraw the notice.
(6) The Civil Aviation Authority must consider the recommendation and publish its decision.
(7) Where a person requests a review under this section, the time for bringing an appeal under section 202 begins from the date on which the Civil Aviation Authority publishes its decision under subsection (6).””

This amendment would create an independent review stage before an appeal to the High Court or Court of Session in respect of direct enforcement notices issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.

62

After “authorities” insert “, representatives of the British Airline Pilots’ Association”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult the trade union for UK pilots as part of the consultation outlined in the amendment tabled by Lord Grayling.

30

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “CAA to publish a code of practice governing commercial negotiations (1) The CAA must publish a code of practice on how air transport service providers can comply with regulations under section 1 making provision about the duties of air transport service providers in relation to price transparency. (2) The code must require that what is made available to a travel intermediary is equivalent, including in range and price, to what the provider offers through its own direct channels, subject to fair remuneration and the right for carriers to refuse on reasonable grounds, and that carriers do not discriminate against bookings made through an intermediary. (3) The code may specify the limited grounds on which a provider may refuse or withdraw access and must provide a procedure under which the CAA may determine disputes about whether terms comply with subsection (2) and make determinations as to the terms of access that are binding on the parties. (4) The CAA must consult carriers, intermediaries, consumer representatives, and any other persons the CAA considers appropriate, and must publish the code within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed. (5) In this section “travel intermediary” means a person who, in the course of business, advertises, markets, compares, displays, offers for sale, sells or facilitates the booking of, air transport services provided by another person.”

31

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Use of artificial intelligence in CAA enforcement decisions (1) Where the CAA uses an artificial intelligence system to inform or support the exercise of its direct enforcement functions under Schedule 1, the CAA must— (a) ensure that every enforcement decision informed by an artificial intelligence system is reviewed and authorised by a qualified human decision-maker before it takes effect; (b) conduct bias audits of the system at intervals of not more than 12 months and publish the results; (c) provide a written explanation of any enforcement decision informed by an artificial intelligence system to the person affected on request; (d) operate an accessible appeals mechanism through which persons affected by such a decision may challenge the use of the system. (2) For the purposes of this section “artificial intelligence system” has the meaning given in the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), or such other meaning as the Secretary of State may specify by regulations. (3) The CAA must publish an annual report on its use of artificial intelligence systems in the exercise of its direct enforcement functions. (4) Any regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

32

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Mandatory cybersecurity assessment of legacy IT at UK airports (1) Before connecting any system used in the exercise of its direct enforcement functions to the information technology systems of any United Kingdom airport or air transport service provider, the CAA must— (a) commission an independent cybersecurity assessment of those systems; (b) publish a summary of the assessment; (c) satisfy itself that connecting to those systems does not create an unacceptable cybersecurity risk to the CAA’s own systems or to personally identifiable data held by the CAA. (2) All new digital infrastructure procured or deployed by the CAA in connection with its direct enforcement functions must comply with secure-by-design requirements specified by the National Cyber Security Centre. (3) The CAA must publish a cybersecurity risk register in respect of its direct enforcement systems and review it at intervals of not more than 12 months.”

34

Schedule 1, page 19, line 10, at end insert— “(7) Where functions under this section are exercisable by both the Civil Aviation Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority, regulations must designate a lead regulator responsible for the exercise of those functions in relation to any specified matter. (8) Regulations made under this section must secure, so far as reasonably practicable, that persons subject to regulation are not required to comply with duplicative information requests, investigations or enforcement processes conducted by both authorities in relation to the same conduct.”

40

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Responsibility for air quality standards on planes (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must conduct a review to establish responsibility for standards of air quality on civil aviation planes. (2) The review must— (a) make suggestions for which organisation should be responsible for standards of air quality on civil aviation planes, and (b) provide guidance for implementing a strategy for the establishment of standards of air quality on civil aviation planes.”

41

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Responsibility for drop-off charges regulation (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must conduct a review to establish responsibility for the regulation of drop-off charges at airports. (2) The review must— (a) assess the impact of drop-off charges on users of airport services, (b) make suggestions for which organisation should be responsible for the regulation of drop-off charges at airports, and (c) provide guidance for implementing a strategy for the regulation of, and enforcement of the regulation of, drop-off charges at airports.”

42

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Inclusion by design principle (1) In making regulations under this Part, the Secretary of State must have regard to the principle that all consumer rights regulations, consumer-facing digital services, and CAA rules should be designed from the outset to be accessible and equitable for all passenger groups (“the inclusion by design principle”). (2) The inclusion by design principle requires in particular that regulations, digital services, and CAA rules— (a) do not result in less favourable outcomes for persons sharing a protected characteristic within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010, and (b) actively address barriers faced by disabled passengers, older passengers, unaccompanied minors, and passengers with low digital literacy. (3) The Secretary of State must publish guidance on the application of the inclusion by design principle within 12 months of this section coming into force and must review that guidance at intervals of not more than three years.”

43

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Minimum accessible aviation services standard (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when using air transport services or airport services. (2) Regulations under this subsection must— (a) set a minimum accessible aviation services standard specifying the assistance, facilities, and communications that air transport service providers and airport operators must provide to disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility, and (b) be made within 12 months of this section coming into force. (3) In making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Civil Aviation Authority, and (b) organisations representing disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility. (4) The regulations are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

44

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Named older passenger standard (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for a named older passenger standard applicable to air transport service providers and airport operators. (2) The named older passenger standard must include requirements relating to— (a) accessible check-in and boarding processes that do not require digital navigation as the primary or sole route, (b) priority assistance during disruption, including delays, cancellations, and denied boarding, (c) plain-language communications in written and oral form, and (d) human support routes available at all stages of the passenger journey. (3) For the purposes of this section “older passenger” means a passenger aged 70 or over, or such other age as the Secretary of State may specify in the regulations. (4) The regulations are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

45

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Mandatory duty of care standard for unaccompanied minors (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for a mandatory duty of care standard applicable to air transport service providers and airport operators in respect of unaccompanied minors. (2) The duty of care standard must include requirements relating to— (a) handover protocols at the point of departure and arrival, including verified handover to a named responsible adult; (b) communication with the parent or guardian of an unaccompanied minor in the event of a delay, cancellation, or denial of boarding; (c) complaint and redress rights specific to unaccompanied minor services, enforceable by the CAA under its direct enforcement functions. (3) For the purposes of this section “unaccompanied minor” means a passenger under the age of 16 who is travelling without a parent, guardian, or accompanying adult aged 18 or over. (4) The regulations are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

46

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Digital accessibility standards (1) On the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must make regulations specifying digital accessibility standards applicable to all consumer-facing digital services provided in connection with functions under this Act. (2) The accessibility standards must require that— (a) all consumer-facing digital services comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 or any successor standard at level AA; (b) analogue alternatives equivalent in substance are maintained for every digital service, including telephone, in-person, and paper-based options; (c) all written communications use plain language meeting a reading age of no greater than 11 years; (d) services are available through web, telephone, SMS, and in-person channels as a minimum. (3) The accessibility standards apply to all provisions of this Act and to all regulations and CAA rules made under it. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

47

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Equalities monitoring of consumer outcomes (1) The CAA must collect and publish data on consumer outcomes in respect of its direct enforcement functions under Schedule 1. (2) Data published under subsection (1) must be broken down by each protected characteristic within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010, so far as that information is held. (3) Data must be published annually and in a format enabling comparison across air transport service providers and airport operators. (4) The Secretary of State must by regulations require air transport service providers and airport operators to collect and provide to the CAA the data necessary for compliance with this section. (5) Where published data indicates a statistically significant disparity in consumer outcomes for persons sharing a protected characteristic, the CAA must conduct and publish an equalities impact assessment within six months. (6) The CAA must have regard to the equalities impact assessment in determining its enforcement priorities for the following year. (7) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (8) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

48

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Offboarding waiting times for disabled passengers (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations require that air transport service providers and airport operators ensure that a passenger who requires assistance to offboard a plane is not left on board an aircraft after the last other passenger has disembarked for a period longer than 15 minutes. (2) Exceptions to subsection (1) include delays caused by— (a) safety, (b) security, or (c) air traffic control reasons. (3) The regulations must set out the circumstances in which a longer period for offboarding a place is permitted and the notification and recording requirements for such exceptions. (4) The regulations must require continuous assistance from the aircraft door to a designated onward movement point and require airports and airlines to publish average offboarding times and monthly performance against the standard. (5) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (6) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

49

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Staff training and accreditation for interacting with disabled passengers (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring air carriers, airports and contracted assistance providers to ensure that all staff who interact with passengers with reduced mobility complete a mandatory accredited training programme (with minimum content to be prescribed by the CAA) that includes— (a) safe handling of mobility aids, (b) battery safety, (c) dignity and communication, and (d) complaint handling. (2) The regulations must require refresher training at least every 24 months and require that evidence of training must be made available to the CAA on request. (3) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

50

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Assistance continuity for delays, cancellations and missed connections (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring air carriers and airports to provide continuous assistance and reasonable onward transport arrangements for passengers with reduced mobility in the event of— (a) delays, (b) cancellations, or (c) missed connections. (2) This assistance may include— (a) priority re-booking, (b) provision of replacement mobility aids where necessary, and (c) accommodation or transport where required. (3) The regulations must set minimum service levels and timelines for action. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

51

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Enforcement, KPIs and public reporting: interactions with passengers who are visually impaired (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring air transport service providers and airport operators to publish quarterly reports which use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess performance relating to interactions with passengers who are visually impaired. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the reports must include— (a) average time from aircraft arrival to assistance arrival for visually impaired passengers; (b) percentage of audible announcements meeting intelligibility standards; (c) number of assistance dog incidents; (d) complaint resolution times. (3) The CAA may require remedial plans, impose financial penalties, and publish enforcement actions where reasonable standards are not met. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

52

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Complaints, dispute resolution and redress scheme membership regarding passengers with visual impairments (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision to require air transport service providers and airport operators to be members of an approved independent dispute resolution and redress scheme regarding complaints by passengers with visual impairments. (2) Air transport service providers and airport operators must publish clear and accessible complaint routes and data on their maximum response times. (3) The CAA may direct membership conditions and require periodic audits of complaint handling. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

53

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Enforcement, KPIs and public reporting: interactions with passengers who use mobility aids (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring air transport service providers and airport operators to publish quarterly reports which use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess performance relating to interactions with passengers who use mobility aids. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the reports must include— (a) the average time to disembark for passengers requiring assistance, (b) the percentage of mobility aids returned to aircraft door, (c) the number of damaged and lost mobility aids, and (d) complaint resolution times. (3) The CAA may require remedial plans, impose financial penalties, and publish enforcement actions where reasonable standards are not met. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

54

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Complaints, dispute resolution and redress scheme membership regarding disabled passengers (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision to require air transport service providers and airport operators to be members of an approved independent dispute resolution and redress scheme regarding complaints by disabled passengers. (2) Air transport service providers and airport operators must publish clear and accessible complaint routes and data on their maximum response times. (3) The CAA may direct membership conditions and require periodic audits of complaint handling. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

55

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Sighted-guide training and accreditation (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must by regulations require air transport service providers, airport operators and contracted assistance providers to ensure that all staff who interact with passengers with visual impairments complete a mandatory accredited sighted-guide training programme. (2) The programme must include— (a) safe sighted-guide technique, (b) guiding through security and immigration, (c) boarding and disembarkation assistance, (d) communication and dignity, (e) assistance dog handling, and (f) complaint handling. (3) Regulations must require refresher training at least every 24 months and require providers to keep training records available to the CAA on request. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

56

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Audible and tactile wayfinding standards (1) Within nine months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must make regulations requiring airport operators to provide accessible wayfinding for blind and visually impaired passengers, including— (a) audible announcements for gate changes and boarding calls, (b) tactile floor guidance or equivalent tactile cues on principal routes to security, gates, baggage reclaim and assistance desks, and (c) a minimum standard for the clarity, frequency and intelligibility of public address announcements. (2) The regulations must require airports to publish how the standard under subsection (1)(c) is being met and to include it in airport accessibility plans. (3) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

57

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Accessible information and digital services (1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring air carriers and airports to provide essential travel information in accessible formats, including— (a) audible versions of key screens and announcements, (b) accessible mobile applications and websites compatible with screen readers, and (c) the option to receive pre-flight and gate information by telephone or accessible electronic message. (2) The regulations must also include a requirement that pre-notification of assistance is recorded end-to-end and visible to staff at check-in and at the gate. (3) The regulations are to be made by statutory instrument. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

58

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Assistance dog protocols and relief facilities (1) Within nine months of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State must by regulations make provision requiring airports and air carriers to adopt standard protocols for assistance dogs, including— (a) guaranteed carriage for the dog, (b) staff training on handling and documentation for assistance dogs, (c) provision of water and a safe relief area for assistance dogs at or near terminals, and (d) procedures for temporary care of an assistance dog if a passenger is delayed or hospitalised. (2) The regulations are to be made by statutory instrument. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

59

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “Standing advisory group for visually impaired passengers (1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must make regulations requiring the CAA to establish a standing advisory group including— (a) representatives of blind and visually impaired people’s organisations, (b) air transport service providers, (c) airport operators, and (d) assistance providers. (2) The standing advisory group must co-design— (a) training curricula, (b) audible and tactile wayfinding standards, (c) accessible information templates, and (d) key performance indicators. (3) The standing advisory group must publish minutes and an annual accessibility performance report. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

63

After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause— “Blockchain-based audit trail for airspace change programmes (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations require the CAA to establish and maintain an immutable distributed ledger record (“the airspace change audit trail”) in respect of every airspace change programme regarding which a direction is given under section 2 or section 3 of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021. (2) The airspace change audit trail must record— (a) the date on which each airspace change proposal was approved and the terms of that approval; (b) each direction given under section 2 or section 3 of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021, the date on which it was given, and the recipient; (c) implementation milestones reached and the dates on which they were reached; (d) any compliance actions taken, including enforcement steps and their outcomes. (3) Records in the airspace change audit trail must be— (a) cryptographically secured against retrospective alteration; (b) accessible to the Secretary of State and to the CAA on request; (c) retained for not less than 15 years from the date of each entry. (4) The regulations are to be made by statutory instrument.”

70

Clause 7, page 8, line 19, at end insert— “(6) Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult— (a) air carriers, (b) airport operators, and (c) such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

74

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause— “Slot audit trail (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations require the person appointed or approved to exercise slot allocation functions to establish and maintain an immutable distributed ledger record (“the slot audit trail”) of all slot transactions at designated airports. (2) The slot audit trail must record— (a) every allocation of a slot to an air carrier, including the basis on which the allocation was made; (b) every transfer or exchange of a slot, including the identity of the transferring and receiving carriers and any consideration given; (c) every withdrawal of a slot and the grounds for withdrawal; (d) slot usage data for each allocated slot in each scheduling period. (3) The slot audit trail must be— (a) cryptographically secured against retrospective alteration; (b) accessible to the CAA and to the Secretary of State on request; (c) published in anonymised, aggregated form annually. (4) The CAA may investigate any transaction recorded in the slot audit trail and may use the audit trail as evidence in enforcement proceedings. (5) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (6) A statutory instrument containing regulations underthis section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

75

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause— “Environmental conditions for use of slots (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for environmental conditions to be attached to the holding and use of slots at designated airports. (2) The environmental conditions must include— (a) a requirement that air carriers holding slots at designated airports demonstrate measurable progress against emissions reduction targets as a condition of retaining those slots in successive scheduling periods; (b) a requirement that the slot co-ordinator weight allocation decisions, where all other criteria are equal, in favour of operations using more fuel-efficient aircraft or sustainable aviation fuel. (3) The Secretary of State must by regulations specify the emissions reduction targets applicable under subsection (2)(a), which must be consistent with the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Climate Change Act 2008. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations underthis section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

96

Clause 8, page 13, line 19, at end insert— “61GA AI aviation standards (1) CAA rules must include provision establishing technical standards applicable to artificial intelligence systems used in regulated civil aviation functions (“AI aviation standards”). (2) The AI aviation standards must include requirements relating to— (a) transparency and explainability of artificial intelligence systems used in or to assist air traffic management, (b) human oversight obligations applying to every safety-critical civil aviation decision informed by an artificial intelligence system, (c) certification standards for artificial intelligence systems used in autonomous or remotely piloted civil aircraft operating in UK-managed airspace, and (d) bias audit requirements for artificial intelligence systems used in regulated civil aviation functions. (3) The CAA must review the AI aviation standards at intervals of not more than two years and must update them to reflect developments in aviation technology and practice.”

113

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “General aviation: consultation and promotion (1) The Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation Authority must, when exercising functions under this Act, have regard to the need to promote and encourage general aviation. (2) In exercising functions under this Act which may affect general aviation, the Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation Authority must consult such persons representing general aviation as they consider appropriate.”

114

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “CAA: climate duty (1) In exercising functions under this Act, the Civil Aviation Authority must have regard to the target established by section 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008, the carbon budgets established under that Act, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from civil aviation. (2) The Secretary of State must— (a) have regard to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from civil aviation when exercising powers granted by this Act; (b) not use any powers granted by this Act for the purpose of airport capacity expansion; (c) use powers granted by this Act to pursue a strategy aimed at the reduction of airport capacity.”

115

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Regulation of private aviation (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision for the purpose of reducing carbon emissions arising from private aviation. (2) Regulations under this section may— (a) impose restrictions on the operation of private aircraft in the United Kingdom; (b) impose charges in respect of private aircraft movements; (c) prohibit specified categories of private aircraft movements; (d) make different provision for different classes of aircraft. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

116

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “CAA duty to promote effective competition at major airports (1) The CAA shall, in exercising its functions in relation to the economic regulation of major airports, have a primary duty to promote effective competitive in airport operation services and infrastructure markets, where such competition is capable of delivering benefits to passengers, airlines and operators. (2) The CAA must publish a report about how it is supporting competition in the provision of airport operation services at intervals not exceeding five years.”

117

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “CAA power to impose pro-competition remedies at Heathrow Where the CAA determines that a lack of effective competition in the provision of airport operation services is adversely affecting users of Heathrow Airport, it may impose such remedies as are reasonable and proportionate, including— (a) requirements relating to the operation of airport facilities; (b) requirements relating to the separation of airport functions; (c) requirements relating to the governance of capital investment; (d) other measures.”

118

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Flight time limitations: enforcement (1) Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must conduct a review of the enforcement of flight time limitations for civil aviation pilots and crew. (2) The review must— (a) make suggestions for which organisation should be responsible the enforcement of civil aviation flight time regulations, and (b) provide guidance for implementing a strategy for enforcement.”

119

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Technology horizon scanning (1) The CAA must establish a technology horizon scanning function for the purpose of identifying emerging technologies that may require new or amended CAA rules. (2) The technology horizon scanning function must— (a) assess, at intervals of not more than 12 months, emerging technologies including autonomous aircraft, Advanced Air Mobility, uncrewed aircraft systems, and quantum and artificial intelligence systems used in civil aviation; (b) publish an annual horizon scanning report setting out— (i) technologies assessed during the period; (ii) any regulatory gaps identified; (iii) recommendations for new or amended CAA rules. (3) The CAA must lay each annual horizon scanning report before Parliament. (4) Where a horizon scanning report recommends new or amended CAA rules, the CAA must, within six months of publication of the report, either make those rules or publish a statement explaining why it has decided not to do so.”

120

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Technology governance framework (1) The CAA must publish a technology governance framework (“the Technology Governance Framework”) within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed. (2) The Technology Governance Framework must provide guidance on— (a) the responsible procurement, deployment, and oversight of artificial intelligence systems across the CAA’s regulatory functions underthis Act; (b) cybersecurity risk management for systems used in the CAA’s enforcement, slot, and airspace functions; (c) the use of distributed ledger technology in regulated civil aviation functions. (3) The Secretary of State must ensure that the CAA is adequately resourced to implementthe Technology Governance Framework, having regard to the expanded regulatory functions this Act confers on the CAA. (4) The Technology Governance Framework must be reviewed at intervals of not more than two years and must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

121

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Equalities impact assessment (1) The Secretary of State must commission and publish an equalities impact assessment of this Act (“the EIA”) in accordance with this section. (2) The EIA must assess the likely impact of each provision of the Act on persons who share a protected characteristic within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010, including in respect of— (a) access to consumer redress mechanisms; (b) the exercise of passenger rights under regulations made under section 1; (c) access to routes and services affected by slot allocation decisions. (3) The EIA must be conducted by a person independent of the Secretary of State and must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

122

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Aviation environmental, social, and governance reporting standard (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations establish a mandatory aviation environmental, social, and governance reporting standard (“the Aviation ESG Standard”) applicable to air transport service providers and airport operators above a size threshold specified in regulations. (2) The Aviation ESG Standard must require annual reporting on— (a) total greenhouse gas emissions and emissions per passenger kilometre; (b) sustainable aviation fuel uptake as a proportion of total fuel use; (c) board diversity, including by reference to protected characteristics within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010. (3) Reports underthe Aviation ESG Standard must be published in a format specified by the Secretary of State enabling comparison across providers. (4) The CAA must have regard to compliance with the Aviation ESG Standard in exercising its enforcement functions under this Act. (5) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (6) A statutory instrument containing regulations underthis section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

123

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Passenger representation in CAA governance (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for passenger representation in the governance of the Civil Aviation Authority. (2) The regulations must require that the CAA’s governing body includes members appointed to represent— (a) disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility, and (b) older passengers. (3) The regulations must also require the CAA to establish a Passenger Advisory Council with functions that include— (a) advising the CAA on the exercise of its consumer enforcement functions; (b) reviewing and commenting on proposed consumerrights regulations and CAA rules before they are finalised; (c) publishing an annual report on passenger experience of the regulatory framework. (4) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations underthis section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”

124

Clause 12, page 16, line 15, after “9” insert “and (Offboarding waiting times for disabled passengers)”

125

Clause 12, page 16, line 15, after “9” insert “and (Staff training and accreditation forinteracting with disabled passengers)”

126

Clause 12, page 16, line 15, after “9” insert “and (Sighted-guide training and accreditation)”

127

Clause 12, page 16, line 15, after “9” insert “and (Audible and tactile wayfinding standards)”

128

Clause 12, page 16, line 15, after “9” insert “and (Equalities impact assessment)”

1

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose
(1) The purpose of this Act is to—
(a) promote the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector;
(b) support economic growth in that sector; and
(c) protect the rights and interests of consumers of air transport and airport services.
(2) The Secretary of State must, in taking any actions under the provisions of this Act, have regard to this purpose.”

This amendment inserts a purpose clause into the Bill requiring the Secretary of State and the CAA to have regard to the promotion of the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector and economic growth in that sector.

66

Clause 7, page 7, leave out lines 18 to 27 and insert—
“(a) allocating additional capacity created at an existing airport or a new airport where the affected air carriers have failed to reach a voluntary commercial agreement within a reasonable timeframe;
(b) as to the circumstances in which, the terms on which and the procedure by which, slots may be transferred, exchanged or withdrawn where there is no agreement between the commercial parties about the slots;
(c) determining the temporary reallocation or suspension of unused slots during a period of international crisis;”

This amendment strictly limits the Secretary of State’s power to intervene in airport slot allocation to distinct scenarios: managing unused slots during international crises, handling entirely new airports, or distributing newly created capacity where commercial airlines fail to reach an agreement, thereby preventing broader state intervention in functioning commercial slot markets. In addition it gives the Secretary of State the power to intervene where there is a dispute between the parties over the transferral, exchange or withdrawal of a slot.

102

Clause 8, page 14, line 31, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

This amendment changes the power in section 61A(7) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 to an affirmative procedure, in the light of the recommendations from the DPPRC.

108

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Assessment of business rates revaluation on airport services and consumer protection
(1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which this Act is passed, publish an assessment of the impact of the 2026 business rates revaluation on the provision and regulation of airport services and consumer protection measures.
(2) The assessment under subsection (1) must include an assessment of the impact of the revaluation on—
(a) the cost, quality and resilience of airport services provided to passengers and other users,
(b) airports’ ability to meet consumer protection obligations and service standards,
(c) airport investment in facilities and infrastructure used for the provision of airport services to consumers,
(d) airport expansion and infrastructure development in order to meet regulatory requirements,
(e) the financial sustainability of airports and the effects of that on consumers,
(e) regional air connectivity, and
(f) the regulatory stability of the airport sector.
(3) The Secretary of State must lay the assessment before Parliament.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to publish an assessment of the impact of the 2026 business rates revaluation on the provision and regulation of airport services and consumer protection, including its effect on passenger outcomes, service standards, investment, infrastructure, financial sustainability, regional connectivity and regulatory stability.

109

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Compensation reimbursement scheme for airlines
After section 9 (power to exclude services from effect of section 8) of the Transport Act 2000 insert—
“9A Reimbursement of passenger compensation payments
(1) A licence holder must establish and maintain a scheme for the reimbursement of the costs incurred by airlines in paying compensation to passengers in consequence of a qualifying disruption
(2) For the purposes of this section, a “qualifying disruption” means a cancellation caused by the fault or failure of the licence holder.””

Clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Clause 1, page 1, line 21, at end insert— “(ca) about the liabilities of air transport services providers and operators in relation to the damage or loss of mobility aid devices, medical and life-sustaining equipment, ensuring compensation of a such loss or damage is commensurate with the full replacement or repair value of the equipment;”

Clause 1, page 2, line 2, at end insert— “(da) requiring the Secretary of State to review the extent to which hidden or undisclosed charges are being imposed on passengers by air transport service providers or airport operators;”

Clause 1, page 2, line 2, at end insert— “(da) about the terms on which air transport service providers make available to travel intermediaries their fares, fare conditions, and ancillary products and services, content, availability, and booking, payment and post-booking servicing functionality, including a duty on air transport service providers to make these available on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms;”

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out paragraph (e) and insert— “(e) establishing minimum standards to provide assistance to disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility, including but not limited to— (i) mandatory accessibility and disability awareness training for all personnel; (ii) requirements for the safe handling, storage and return of mobility aids devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment; (iii) the collection and publication of data regarding the damage, delay or loss of mobility aids devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment; (iv) standardised levels of accessibility for all digital communications, including websites, apps and emails; (v) the implementation of the “One Click” standard to enable straightforward access to key information.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(g) establishing a transparent complaints procedure for disabled passengers.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(c), “baggage” does not include mobility aids devices, including but not limited to wheelchairs and medical and life-sustaining equipment.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 8, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert— “(g) for the imposition or the enhancement by the CAA of specific financial penalties in case of repeated or systemic failure by air transport service providers, or airport operators, to any requirement related to disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility or mobility aid devices and medical and life-sustaining equipment.”

Schedule 1, page 25, line 16, at end insert— “30A After section 202 (appeals), insert— “202A Independent review of notices given by the Civil Aviation Authority (1) This section applies where the Civil Aviation Authority gives a relevant notice. (2) A person to whom the notice is given may, before bringing an appeal under section 202 of this Act, request a review of the notice by an independent reviewer. (3) The Secretary of State must appoint or designate one or more independent reviewers for the purposes of this section. (4) A person may not act as an independent reviewer in relation to a notice if that person was involved in the decision to give the notice. (5) On a review under this section, the independent reviewer may recommend that the Civil Aviation Authority— (a) confirm the notice, (b) vary the notice, or (c) withdraw the notice. (6) The Civil Aviation Authority must consider the recommendation and publish its decision. (7) Where a person requests a review under this section, the time for bringing an appeal under section 202 begins from the date on which the Civil Aviation Authority publishes its decision under subsection (6).””

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause— “CAA to update on review of ATOL reform (1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on proposals for reform of the Air Travel Organiser’s Licence scheme. (2) This report must include— (a) the Government’s intended timetable for any legislative or regulatory changes, and (b) an assessment of the implications for reform for consumers and travel businesses.”

As an amendment to the above Amendment in the name of Lord Grayling to After Clause 4. After “authorities” insert “, representatives of the British Airline Pilots’ Association”

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause— “Oversight of airport slot coordinator (1) The CAA must exercise formal regulatory oversight over any person appointed as a slot coordinator under Article 4 of UK Regulation (EC) No 95/93 or exercising functions under the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2665). (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the CAA is granted powers to audit and scrutinise the actions, allocation methodologies, and decision-making processes of the coordinator to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and statements of policies issued by the Secretary of State. (3) The CAA must monitor and oversee the governance of the coordinator, with particular reference to— (a) the coordinator’s compliance with statements of policies issued by the Secretary of State and applicable regulations, and (b) the transparency and independence of the coordinator's institutional structures.”

After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause— “Review of airport drop-off charges (1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act, conduct and publish a review of the impact of airport drop-off charges on users of airport services in the United Kingdom. (2) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the review before both Houses of Parliament. (3) In this section, "drop-off charge" means any charge levied by an airport operator on a vehicle entering a terminal forecourt or designated kerbside area for the purpose of setting down one or more passengers.”

Clause 8, page 10, line 23, at end insert— “(7A) Before making regulations under subsection (7), the Secretary of State must publish a statement setting out the principles underlying the exceptions to the CAA’s power to make CAA rules. (7B) The statement under subsection (7A) must explain how those principles apply to the provision, matters or purposes specified in the regulations.”

Clause 8, page 10, line 30, at end insert— “(aa) representatives of the British Airline Pilots’ Association, and”

Clause 8, page 10, line 34, at the end insert— “(2A) If, after carrying out the consultation required by subsection (1), the CAA proposes to make CAA rules that would have a significant impact on the rights, the safety or the travel experience of disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility, the CAA must publish a disability impact assessment before publishing a notice of its intention to implement this new regulation.”

Clause 8, page 12, line 26, at end insert— “(g) set out how the exercise of the CAA's rule-making functions will strengthen— (i) air connectivity between all parts of the United Kingdom, and (ii) connectivity between the nations and regions of the United Kingdom.”

Clause 8, page 12, line 26, at end insert— “(g) set out how the CAA will have regard to the seventh carbon budget in exercising its functions under this Act, including any implications for aviation demand and consumer access to air travel.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Heathrow Airport: third runway (1) The Government may not approve the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, or any associated works, unless the Secretary of State has published an assessment of the impact of that construction on— (a) airspace use, (b) airport slots, (c) airspace design, (d) schedules, and (e) air traffic services. (2) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the assessment before Parliament.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Impact of sustainable aviation fuel mandate Within two years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish an assessment of the impact of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate on— (a) the cost of air fares to passengers; (b) the operational and compliance costs to air transport service providers; (c) the competitiveness of United Kingdom aviation in international markets.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Civil Aviation Authority: future aviation workforce In exercising their functions under this Act, the Secretary of State and the CAA must have regard to future aviation workforce requirements, in particular for commercial pilots, including how emerging pressures, such as retirements and sector growth, can be identified and addressed.”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out “or persons with reduced mobility” and insert “, persons with reduced mobility, persons with hidden disabilities, and persons with medical conditions that may require assistance, support, accommodation or the provision of information during travel, including allergies”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 4, leave out “or CMA”

This amendment probes why both the CAA and the CMA require powers to compel information from air transport service providers and airport operators, and whether this function should rest with the CAA alone as the aviation regulator.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A) The regulations must include provision to protect cabin air quality in relation to any short or long term physical or neurological symptoms which result from the inhalation of air containing carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons, by imposing a duty on air transport service providers to install, maintain and operate continuous active monitoring systems for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in the cockpit and passenger cabins of their aircraft.”

This amendment requires monitoring for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons which are produced when aviation fuel is combusted and air leaks from engine exhaust into the cabin. Carbon monoxide is a colourless odourless gas which can be rapidly fatal.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 14, leave out paragraph (b)

This amendment removes the provisions granting the Civil Aviation Authority powers to enter business premises, ensuring the regulator relies on existing judicial disclosure channels.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 14, leave out “, the CMA”

This amendment probes why both the CAA and the CMA require powers to compel information from air transport service providers and airport operators, and whether this function should rest with the CAA alone as the aviation regulator.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert—
“(3A) The CAA may only exercise its powers to impose a financial penalty under this section where it has reasonable grounds to believe that the non-compliance constitutes a systemic failure or a widespread pattern of conduct by the regulated entity, and does not relate to an isolated or minor individual consumer dispute.”

This amendment restricts the CAA’s direct financial penalty powers (introduced by clause 1) to cases where a systemic pattern of non-compliance by an airline or airport is evident.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert—
“(4A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth.
(4B) In complying with subsection (4A), the Secretary of State must in particular consider the impact of the regulations on—
(a) the competitiveness of air transport service providers and airport operators,
(b) investment in the United Kingdom aviation sector, and
(c) the burdens imposed on air transport service providers and airport operators in complying with the regulations.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth before making regulations under clause 1, with particular reference to the competitiveness of the aviation sector, investment, and the regulatory burden on businesses.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert—
“(4A) Before making regulations under this section for the purpose of aligning United Kingdom law with any provision of European Union law or any international standard, requirement or practice, the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining—
(a) the provision of European Union law or international standard, requirement or practice with which the regulations are intended to align,
(b) the reasons why the Secretary of State considers such alignment to be necessary or appropriate,
(c) whether, and if so to what extent, the regulations make provision that goes beyond such alignment, and
(d) the likely impact of the regulations on passengers, air transport service providers, airport operators and competition in the aviation sector.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to publish a statement before making regulations under clause 1 for the purpose of aligning UK law with EU law or international standards, explaining the basis for alignment, whether the regulations go beyond it, and their likely impact.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert—
“(4A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the Government's target of reducing the administrative costs of regulation on business by 25% by the end of the Parliament.
(4B) Regulations under subsection (1) must not impose administrative requirements on air transport service providers or airport operators the costs of which are disproportionate to the consumer protection objectives the regulations seek to achieve, having regard to the target referred to in subsection (4A).
(4C) In this section, “administrative costs” means costs incurred by air transport service providers or airport operators in complying with information, reporting, documentation or other procedural requirements imposed by regulations under this section.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State, when making regulations under clause 1, to have regard to the Government's target of reducing the administrative costs of regulation on business by 25% by the end of the Parliament.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 40, leave out “that include provision of the kind mentioned in subsection (3)(e) or (f)”

This amendment would ensure that all regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure, rather than only regulations containing provision of the kind mentioned in subsection (3)(e) or (f).

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Clause 1, page 3, line 1, leave out subsection (7)

This amendment would require all regulations made under clause 1, including those not containing criminal offences or financial penalties, to be subject to the affirmative procedure.

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Clause 1, page 3, line 3, at end insert—
“(7A) The Secretary of State must, at least once every five years, review the regulations made under this section and lay a report before Parliament setting out whether—
(a) the regulations remain appropriate, having regard to technological developments and innovation in the aviation sector, and
(b) any new or amended regulations are necessary or desirable in consequence of such developments.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to review regulations made under clause 1 at least every five years and report to Parliament on whether those regulations remain appropriate in light of technological developments and innovation in the aviation sector.

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After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Directions about implementation: consultation
Before issuing a direction relating to the redesign or management of airspace using the powers granted under section 4, the Secretary of State must undertake a targeted consultation, lasting not less than 28 days, with representatives of local communities, local authorities, and airport operators likely to be affected by the proposed changes to flight paths or noise distribution.”

This amendment introduces a statutory requirement for the Secretary of State to conduct a brief, 28-day targeted consultation with affected local communities and authorities prior to directing flight path alterations or airspace redesigns via the UK Airspace Design Service.

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Clause 6, page 6, line 14, leave out paragraph (c)

This amendment probes the rationale for allowing charges to be imposed on persons who do not use, cannot use, do not benefit from, or cannot benefit from the air traffic and air navigation services concerned.

68

Clause 7, page 8, line 4, leave out lines 4 to 6

This amendment removes the criminal and judicial provision in the enforcement of the slot regime.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 24, leave out “, other than excluded regulations,”

This amendment would ensure that all regulations made under new section 34A of the Airports Act 1986, including temporary regulations modifying or disapplying slot usage requirements, are subject to the affirmative procedure.

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Clause 7, page 8, leave out lines 28 to 31

This amendment would ensure that all regulations made under new section 34A of the Airports Act 1986, including temporary regulations modifying or disapplying slot usage requirements, are subject to the affirmative procedure.

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Clause 8, page 9, line 15, leave out “CAA may by rules (to be known as “CAA rules”)” and insert “Secretary of State may by regulations make”

This amendment would provide for CAA rules to be made by regulations by the Secretary of State.

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Clause 8, page 10, line 31, at end insert “, or as the Secretary of State may direct.”

This amendment would require the CAA to consult such persons as the Secretary of State may direct when making CAA rules, in addition to those the CAA itself considers appropriate.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 9, leave out “a document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment probes the Government’s decision to describe the Secretary of State’s priorities and objectives statement as a “document” rather than as guidance, and seeks clarity on the intended legal status and effect of that document.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 13, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 27, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 29, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 32, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to Clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 33, leave out “a revised document” and insert “revised guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to Clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 35, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to Clause 8, page 12, line 9.

91

Clause 8, page 12, leave out lines 36 and 37

This amendment and another to clause 8 in the name of Lord Moylan would prevent the CAA from having a veto over the Secretary of State’s priorities and objectives document.

92

Clause 8, page 12, line 37, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to Clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 38, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to Clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 12, line 40, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

This amendment is consequential on Lord Moylan’s amendment to Clause 8, page 12, line 9.

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Clause 8, page 13, line 21, leave out “may” and insert “must”

This amendment, and another amendment to clause 8 in the name of Lord Moylan, would require the CAA to prepare and publish up-to-date consolidated versions of CAA rules, rather than leaving publication to the CAA’s discretion.

98

Clause 8, page 13, line 22, leave out “, or any part of, the”

This amendment would require the CAA to prepare and publish up-to-date consolidated versions of CAA rules, rather than leaving publication to the CAA’s discretion.

100

Clause 8, page 13, line 25, leave out “reasonable”

This amendment, and another amendment to clause 8 in the name of Lord Moylan, would prohibit the CAA from charging a fee for providing a person with a paper copy of text published under this section.

99

Clause 8, page 13, line 25, after “may” insert “not”

This amendment would prohibit the CAA from charging a fee for providing a person with a paper copy of text published under this section.

101

Clause 8, page 14, leave out lines 1 to 11

This amendment deletes a Henry VIII provision.

Lord Moylan gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 10 stand part of the Bill.

Opposition to this clause standing part is intended to delete a Henry VIII provision.

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Schedule 1, page 19, line 9, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

This amendment ensures that regulations made under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Purpose (1) The purpose of this Act is to— (a) promote the international competitiveness of the United Kingdom aviation sector; (b) support economic growth in that sector; and (c) protect the rights and interests of consumers of air transport and airport services. (2) The Secretary of State must, in taking any actions under the provisions of this Act, have regard to this purpose.”

Clause 7, page 7, leave out lines 18 to 27 and insert— “(a) allocating additional capacity created at an existing airport or a new airport where the affected air carriers have failed to reach a voluntary commercial agreement within a reasonable timeframe; (b) as to the circumstances in which, the terms on which and the procedure by which, slots may be transferred, exchanged or withdrawn where there is no agreement between the commercial parties about the slots; (c) determining the temporary reallocation or suspension of unused slots during a period of international crisis;”

Clause 8, page 14, line 31, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Assessment of business rates revaluation on airport services and consumer protection (1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which this Act is passed, publish an assessment of the impact of the 2026 business rates revaluation on the provision and regulation of airport services and consumer protection measures. (2) The assessment under subsection (1) must include an assessment of the impact of the revaluation on— (a) the cost, quality and resilience of airport services provided to passengers and other users, (b) airports’ ability to meet consumer protection obligations and service standards, (c) airport investment in facilities and infrastructure used for the provision of airport services to consumers, (d) airport expansion and infrastructure development in order to meet regulatory requirements, (e) the financial sustainability of airports and the effects of that on consumers, (e) regional air connectivity, and (f) the regulatory stability of the airport sector. (3) The Secretary of State must lay the assessment before Parliament.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Compensation reimbursement scheme for airlines After section 9 (power to exclude services from effect of section 8) of the Transport Act 2000 insert— “9A Reimbursement of passenger compensation payments (1) A licence holder must establish and maintain a scheme for the reimbursement of the costs incurred by airlines in paying compensation to passengers in consequence of a qualifying disruption (2) For the purposes of this section, a “qualifying disruption” means a cancellation caused by the fault or failure of the licence holder.””

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Clause 6, page 6, line 28, at end insert—
“(4A) After section 80 (Secretary of State’s duties) insert—
“80A Consideration of growth and sustainability of general aviation in relation to charges
In exercising functions relating to charges for air traffic and air navigation services, the Secretary of State and the CAA must have regard to—
(a) the desirability of promoting the growth and sustainability of general aviation, and
(b) the desirability of ensuring that persons carrying out general aviation activities are not subject to charges which are disproportionate to the use made by such persons of air traffic and air navigation services.””

This amendment requires the Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation Authority to have regard to the growth and sustainability of general aviation (i.e. civil aviation activities other than commercial air transport) and to the desirability of ensuring that charges imposed on persons carrying out general aviation activities are proportionate to the use made by such persons of air traffic and air navigation services.

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Clause 8, page 12, leave out lines 34 to 38 and insert—
“(6) The Secretary of State—
(a) must consult the CAA and such other persons appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of users and other persons affected by the exercise of the CAA’s rule-making functions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in preparing or revising the document, and
(b) may not issue the document unless the consultation required by paragraph (a) has been carried out.”

This amendment removes the requirement for the agreement of the Civil Aviation Authority before the statement of priorities and objectives may be issued, and requires consultation with representative bodies and other persons affected by the exercise of the CAA’s rule-making functions.

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Clause 8, page 13, leave out lines 17 to 19 and insert—
“(5) The Secretary of State must—
(a) publish any direction given under this section and any variation or revocation of such a direction, and
(b) lay before Parliament a copy of any such direction, variation or revocation.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament any direction, as well any variation or revocation of a direction, made under new section 61G.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Civil Aviation Authority: environmental duty and annual report to Parliament
(1) In exercising its functions under this Act, the CAA must have regard to the desirability of contributing to the achievement of the targets and duties set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Environment Act 2021.
(2) In particular, the CAA must have regard to—
(a) the desirability of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts arising from civil aviation and associated activities,
(b) the desirability of supporting the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and the natural environment, and
(c) the desirability of improving the resilience of civil aviation to the effects of climate change.
(3) The CAA must, in respect of each financial year, prepare an annual report setting out—
(a) how it has complied with subsection (1),
(b) the environmental effects of the exercise of its functions under this Act,
(c) the steps it has taken during the reporting period to assess, avoid, reduce or mitigate adverse environmental effects, and
(d) the further steps it proposes to take during the next reporting period.
(4) The first report under subsection (3) must be laid before Parliament within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed.”

This amendment would impose a duty on the Civil Aviation Authority to have regard to the desirability of contributing to the achievement of the targets and duties in the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Environment Act 2021. It would also require the CAA to prepare and lay before Parliament an annual report setting out how it has complied with that duty.

Clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out “or persons with reduced mobility” and insert “, persons with reduced mobility, persons with hidden disabilities, and persons with medical conditions that may require assistance, support, accommodation or the provision of information during travel, including allergies”

Clause 1, page 2, line 4, leave out “or CMA”

Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) The regulations must include provision to protect cabin air quality in relation to any short or long term physical or neurological symptoms which result from the inhalation of air containing carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons, by imposing a duty on air transport service providers to install, maintain and operate continuous active monitoring systems for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in the cockpit and passenger cabins of their aircraft.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 14, leave out paragraph (b)

Clause 1, page 2, line 14, leave out “, the CMA”

Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert— “(3A) The CAA may only exercise its powers to impose a financial penalty under this section where it has reasonable grounds to believe that the non-compliance constitutes a systemic failure or a widespread pattern of conduct by the regulated entity, and does not relate to an isolated or minor individual consumer dispute.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert— “(4A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth. (4B) In complying with subsection (4A), the Secretary of State must in particular consider the impact of the regulations on— (a) the competitiveness of air transport service providers and airport operators, (b) investment in the United Kingdom aviation sector, and (c) the burdens imposed on air transport service providers and airport operators in complying with the regulations.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert— “(4A) Before making regulations under this section for the purpose of aligning United Kingdom law with any provision of European Union law or any international standard, requirement or practice, the Secretary of State must publish a statement explaining— (a) the provision of European Union law or international standard, requirement or practice with which the regulations are intended to align, (b) the reasons why the Secretary of State considers such alignment to be necessary or appropriate, (c) whether, and if so to what extent, the regulations make provision that goes beyond such alignment, and (d) the likely impact of the regulations on passengers, air transport service providers, airport operators and competition in the aviation sector.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 37, at end insert— “(4A) When making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the Government's target of reducing the administrative costs of regulation on business by 25% by the end of the Parliament. (4B) Regulations under subsection (1) must not impose administrative requirements on air transport service providers or airport operators the costs of which are disproportionate to the consumer protection objectives the regulations seek to achieve, having regard to the target referred to in subsection (4A). (4C) In this section, “administrative costs” means costs incurred by air transport service providers or airport operators in complying with information, reporting, documentation or other procedural requirements imposed by regulations under this section.”

Clause 1, page 2, line 40, leave out “that include provision of the kind mentioned in subsection (3)(e) or (f)”

Clause 1, page 3, line 1, leave out subsection (7)

Clause 1, page 3, line 3, at end insert— “(7A) The Secretary of State must, at least once every five years, review the regulations made under this section and lay a report before Parliament setting out whether— (a) the regulations remain appropriate, having regard to technological developments and innovation in the aviation sector, and (b) any new or amended regulations are necessary or desirable in consequence of such developments.”

Schedule 1, page 19, line 9, leave out “negative” and insert “affirmative”

After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause— “Directions about implementation: consultation Before issuing a direction relating to the redesign or management of airspace using the powers granted under section 4, the Secretary of State must undertake a targeted consultation, lasting not less than 28 days, with representatives of local communities, local authorities, and airport operators likely to be affected by the proposed changes to flight paths or noise distribution.”

Clause 6, page 6, line 14, leave out paragraph (c)

Clause 7, page 8, line 4, leave out lines 4 to 6

Clause 7, page 8, line 24, leave out “, other than excluded regulations,”

Clause 7, page 8, leave out lines 28 to 31

Clause 8, page 9, line 15, leave out “CAA may by rules (to be known as “CAA rules”)” and insert “Secretary of State may by regulations make”

Clause 8, page 10, line 31, at end insert “, or as the Secretary of State may direct.”

Clause 8, page 12, line 9, leave out “a document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 13, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 27, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 29, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 32, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 33, leave out “a revised document” and insert “revised guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 35, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, leave out lines 36 and 37

Clause 8, page 12, line 37, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 38, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 12, line 40, leave out “document” and insert “guidance”

Clause 8, page 13, line 21, leave out “may” and insert “must”

Clause 8, page 13, line 22, leave out “, or any part of, the”

Clause 8, page 13, line 25, after “may” insert “not”

Clause 8, page 13, line 25, leave out “reasonable”

Clause 8, page 14, leave out lines 1 to 11

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Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert—
“(3A) Regulations under this section must make provision for an enhanced rate of compensation for disabled passengers, including but not limited to passengers who require the use of a wheelchair or other mobility aid.
(3B) Regulations made under subsection (3A) must set out clear rules for this compensation, including—
(a) the situations that trigger the higher rate, such as a passenger being stranded, left without assistance, or refused boarding due to an accessibility issue;
(b) the minimum amounts payable under the enhanced rate and the timeframe within which compensation must be paid or offered to the passenger;
(c) the process by which a disabled passenger, or a person acting on their behalf, may make a claim for enhanced compensation, including accessible formats for claims and supporting evidence.
(3C) The Secretary of State must, in making regulations under subsection (3A), have regard to the additional costs and barriers faced by disabled passengers as a result of an accessibility failure, including costs of alternative transport, accommodation, care support, or medical equipment, and must ensure that the enhanced rate reflects those additional costs.
(3D) The Secretary of State must seek to negotiate with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with a view to securing revisions to IATA regulations that raise the maximum levels of compensation payable in respect of damage to, or loss of, wheelchairs and other mobility aids, so as to reflect the actual replacement cost of such equipment.”

This amendment ensures that regulations create an enhanced compensation scheme for disabled passengers.

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After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Wheelchair passports for air travel
(1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for a wheelchair passport scheme (a “wheelchair passport”) for disabled passengers travelling by air to, within or from the United Kingdom.
(2) A wheelchair passport issued under this section must record the passenger's mobility and assistance requirements, including the type, dimensions, and weight of any wheelchair or mobility aid used, and any other information relevant to the safe and dignified handling of the passenger and their equipment.
(3) Regulations under this section must make provision for—
(a) the form and content of a wheelchair passport, including requirements that it be available in accessible formats;
(b) the secure storage and transfer of data contained in a wheelchair passport;
(c) the process by which a passenger may apply for, update, or appeal a decision relating to a wheelchair passport.
(4) The Secretary of State must ensure that the wheelchair passport scheme is interoperable, to the greatest extent practicable, with equivalent schemes operated by other countries or international bodies, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
(5) A carrier who fails to comply with a wheelchair passport issued under this section is to be treated as having committed an accessibility failure for the purposes of this section.
(6) The Secretary of State must take all reasonable steps to promote the adoption of a common international wheelchair passport standard through engagement with the IATA by December 2028.
(7) Regulations in this section are to be made by statutory instrument.
(8) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

This probing amendment requires the Secretary of State to establish a wheelchair passport scheme enabling disabled passengers to record their mobility and assistance needs in a single portable document accepted by all air carriers to, within or from the United Kingdom to facilitate their travel needs.

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Clause 4, page 4, line 27, at end insert—
“(aa) after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under this section, the Secretary of State must first—
(a) consult persons likely to be affected by the direction, including communities in the vicinity of any airport or airspace affected,
(b) undertake an environmental impact assessment in respect of the proposed direction, and
(c) undertake a noise impact assessment in respect of the proposed direction.””

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult affected communities and complete environmental and noise impact assessments before making a direction under section 2 of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021. It seeks to ensure that the exercise of the direction-making power is subject to scrutiny and community engagement.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert—
“(2A) The regulations must make provision to ensure adequate slots at hub airports are allocated to flights from regional airports in the United Kingdom.
(2B) In subsection (2A)—
“hub airport” means an airport used as a transfer point for passengers from one flight to another in order to complete a route;
“adequate” means at such a level so as to maintain national air infrastructure and regional economic growth.”

This amendment obliges the Secretary of State to regulate so that sufficient access to slots at hub airports such as Heathrow is allocated to flights from regional UK destinations.

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Clause 7, page 8, line 16, at end insert—
“(4A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section that would have the effect of facilitating airport expansion unless the Secretary of State has first—
(a) consulted persons likely to be affected by the proposed expansion, including communities in the vicinity of the airport,
(b) undertaken an environmental impact assessment of the proposed expansion, and
(c) undertaken a noise impact assessment of the proposed expansion.”

This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from making regulations that facilitate airport expansion unless they have first consulted affected communities, completed an environmental impact assessment, and completed a noise impact assessment. It ensures that proper scrutiny and community engagement take place before any expansion can be progressed through secondary legislation.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Limitation on powers for the purposes of airport expansion
No power in this Act may be for the purposes of, or in connection with, the facilitation of airport expansion.”

This amendment prohibits powers in this Bill from being used for the purposes of airport expansion.

106

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on the impact of this Act on passenger information and low-carbon travel choices
(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report assessing the impact of this Act on—
(a) the provision of information to consumers about the carbon emissions associated with air travel,
(b) the availability and transparency of information enabling consumers to compare aviation and international rail travel options,
(c) consumer awareness of lower-carbon alternatives to short-haul flights, and
(d) emissions arising from civil aviation.
(2) In preparing the report, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, including representatives of the aviation and rail sectors and consumer groups.
(3) The report must include any recommendations the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the impact of this Act on low-carbon travel choices.

Clause 6, page 6, line 28, at end insert— “(4A) After section 80 (Secretary of State’s duties) insert— “80A Consideration of growth and sustainability of general aviation in relation to charges In exercising functions relating to charges for air traffic and air navigation services, the Secretary of State and the CAA must have regard to— (a) the desirability of promoting the growth and sustainability of general aviation, and (b) the desirability of ensuring that persons carrying out general aviation activities are not subject to charges which are disproportionate to the use made by such persons of air traffic and air navigation services.””

Clause 8, page 12, leave out lines 34 to 38 and insert— “(6) The Secretary of State— (a) must consult the CAA and such other persons appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of users and other persons affected by the exercise of the CAA’s rule-making functions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in preparing or revising the document, and (b) may not issue the document unless the consultation required by paragraph (a) has been carried out.”

Clause 8, page 13, leave out lines 17 to 19 and insert— “(5) The Secretary of State must— (a) publish any direction given under this section and any variation or revocation of such a direction, and (b) lay before Parliament a copy of any such direction, variation or revocation.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Civil Aviation Authority: environmental duty and annual report to Parliament (1) In exercising its functions under this Act, the CAA must have regard to the desirability of contributing to the achievement of the targets and duties set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Environment Act 2021. (2) In particular, the CAA must have regard to— (a) the desirability of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts arising from civil aviation and associated activities, (b) the desirability of supporting the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and the natural environment, and (c) the desirability of improving the resilience of civil aviation to the effects of climate change. (3) The CAA must, in respect of each financial year, prepare an annual report setting out— (a) how it has complied with subsection (1), (b) the environmental effects of the exercise of its functions under this Act, (c) the steps it has taken during the reporting period to assess, avoid, reduce or mitigate adverse environmental effects, and (d) the further steps it proposes to take during the next reporting period. (4) The first report under subsection (3) must be laid before Parliament within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed.”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
(g) requiring airlines and all ticket sellers to provide standardised, comparable information at the point of sale on—
(i) total price (including all associated fees, unavoidable fees, taxes, and charges);
(ii) passenger rights in disruption scenarios;
(iii) the environmental impact of the journey;
(h) requiring minimum compensation standards and automated payout mechanisms for flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding.”

This amendment expands the scope of consumer protections by requiring airlines and ticket sellers to provide transparent, upfront information on total pricing, passenger rights, and carbon footprints at the point of sale, while also establishing mandatory minimum standards and automated systems for flight disruption compensation.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier from seating members of the same booking in such a way that any child under the age of 16 is not seated adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, at least one accompanying adult included in that booking.
(2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A), an “accompanying adult” means a person who is—
(a) a parent or guardian of the child,
(b) a carer responsible for the child during the journey, or
(c) any other adult who has legal responsibility for the child, and who is included in the same booking as the child.”

This amendment requires regulations to prohibit airlines from separating family groups travelling under the same booking, ensuring that young children are not seated away from accompanying adults.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier from seating members of the same booking in such a way that a person requiring care is not seated adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, at least one accompanying carer included in that booking.
(2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A) an “accompanying carer” means a person who has care of, or responsibility for, the person requiring care during the journey, and who is included in the same booking.”

This amendment requires regulations to prohibit airlines from separating individuals who require care from their accompanying carers when travelling under the same booking, ensuring they are seated together for assistance and supervision during the journey.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A) Regulations made under this section must include provision to standardise the maximum dimensions for permitted hand baggage across all air carriers, in alignment with recognised industry standards.”

This amendment requires the standardisation of hand baggage size allowances across airlines to create consistency for passengers, while preserving the commercial freedom of individual airlines to set their own pricing policies for such baggage.

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Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert—
“(3A) Where regulations modify passenger standards, including but not limited to mandatory compensation provisions, and such standards depart from equivalent assimilated law or other EU aviation standards recognised by the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State must ensure that the consumer protection afforded by the replacement domestic standard is equal or superior to the standard it replaces.
(3B) In making regulations under subsection (3A), the Secretary of State must keep passenger standards under continuous review to identify opportunities for enhanced consumer protection, and shall have a duty to implement such higher standards of compensation and protection wherever it is reasonably practicable to do so.”

This amendment ensures that if the UK diverges from EU aviation laws regarding passenger rights and compensation, the new domestic standards must match or exceed the level of protection currently provided by the EU.

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After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to ensure accessible air travel services
(1) It is the duty of the Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure that air transport services and airport infrastructure systems are accessible to disabled passengers and persons with reduced mobility.
(2) In discharging this duty, the Secretary of State and the CAA must—
(a) consult regularly with organisations representing disabled passengers,
(b) establish, monitor, and enforce minimum accessibility standards across all commercial air travel providers,
(c) publish an annual report assessing the accessibility of the aviation sector, and
(d) engage with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to promote alignment between domestic accessibility standards and IATA regulations, recognising that effective and consistent accessibility provisions require international cooperation.”

This amendment creates a duty on the Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation authority to ensure that air travel services are accessible to disabled passengers.

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After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Passengers' charter for air travel
(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a Passengers’ Charter for Air Travel.
(2) A Passengers’ Charter for Air Travel must include—
(a) a guarantee about value for money, quality of service, and provision of adequate seating for any flight operated to, from or within the United Kingdom;
(b) targets for punctuality and reliability of air services;
(c) a timetable for implementing improvements to passenger accommodation on aircraft, including in relation to—
(i) seat design and minimum seat pitch,
(ii) availability of high-speed WiFi and reliable in-flight connectivity,
(iii) provision of power outlets and USB charging points,
(iv) storage for carry-on luggage, pushchairs and prams,
(v) provision of lavatories, including standards of cleanliness and accessibility, and
(vi) provision of in-flight catering on any service with a total scheduled duration of at least two hours;
(d) a guarantee relating to improving the accessibility of aircraft, airports, areas immediately surrounding airports and interfaces with connecting transport modes, and alternative transport arrangements, for passengers with disabilities requiring relevant equipment such as wheelchairs;
(e) extension of the principles behind existing flight delay compensation to include a framework of compensation for failures to comply with the Passengers’ Charter for lack of specified on-board amenities;
(f) a commitment that air carriers will take all reasonable steps to ensure that systems for compensating passengers for delays or disruption—
(i) are digital by default;
(ii) minimise any administrative burden on passengers when applying for compensation;
(iii) allow, where practicable, for compensation to be issued automatically based on information attainable by the carrier from a customer's booking or ticketing account.”

This new Clause creates provision for a Passengers’ Charter, to promote a customer first approach to the aviation sector.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on commercial pilot licence holders
(1) The CAA must annually prepare and publish a report on holders of licences issued or recognised by the CAA which authorise the holder to act as a pilot in commercial air transport operations.
(2) A report under subsection (1) must include anonymised statistical information and an analysis of trends in relation to—
(a) age,
(b) sex,
(c) ethnicity, and
(d) such other demographic characteristics as the CAA considers appropriate.
(3) The analysis under subsection (2) must, in particular, consider—
(a) changes over time in the composition of the commercial pilot workforce,
(b) risks relating to workforce sustainability and future pilot supply, and
(c) any implications for the safety, efficiency or resilience of commercial air transport operations.
(4) Information published under this section must not identify any individual licence holder.”

This amendment would require the CAA to publish an annual report containing both anonymised statistical information and analysis of demographic trends relating to holders of licences authorising commercial air transport operations.

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After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“UK-EU mutual recognition in aviation and aerospace
(1) The Secretary of State must, in exercising functions under this Act and the Civil Aviation Act 1982, have regard to the importance of achieving mutual recognition between the United Kingdom and the European Union in relation to—
(a) pilot licences and pilot training approvals,
(b) aircraft maintenance engineer licences, including Part 66 licences,
(c) aircraft parts certification and maintenance organisation approvals, including under Part 145, and
(d) such other aviation and aerospace regulatory matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(2) In carrying out the duty in subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the importance of—
(a) securing arrangements that reflect the extent to which United Kingdom and European Union regulatory requirements in civil aviation remain aligned, and
(b) continued engagement through the Specialised Committee on Aviation Safety established under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
(3) Within six months of this section coming into force, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on progress made towards achieving mutual recognition in the matters referred to in subsection (1).”

This amendment confers a duty on the Secretary of State to pursue UK-EU mutual recognition across pilot licences and training approvals, aircraft maintenance engineer licences, and aircraft parts certifications, and requires a report on progress in achieving mutual recognition to be laid before Parliament within six months of Royal Assent, and annually thereafter.

Clause 1, page 2, line 33, at end insert — "(3A) Regulations under this section must make provision for an enhanced rate of compensation for disabled passengers, including but not limited to passengers who require the use of a wheelchair or other mobility aid. (3B) Regulations made under subsection (3A) must set out clear rules for this compensation, including - (a) the situations that trigger the higher rate, such as a passenger being stranded, left without assistance, or refused boarding due to an accessibility issue; (b) the minimum amounts payable under the enhanced rate and the timeframe within which compensation must be paid or offered to the passenger; (c) the process by which a disabled passenger, or a person acting on their behalf, may make a claim for enhanced compensation, including accessible formats for claims and supporting evidence. (3C) The Secretary of State must, in making regulations under subsection (3A), have regard to the additional costs and barriers faced by disabled passengers as a result of an accessibility failure, including costs of alternative transport, accommodation, care support, or medical equipment, and must ensure that the enhanced rate reflects those additional costs. (3D) The Secretary of State must seek to negotiate with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) with a view to securing revisions to IATA regulations that raise the maximum levels of compensation payable in respect of damage to, or loss of, wheelchairs and other mobility aids, so as to reflect the actual replacement cost of such equipment.”

After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause- "Wheelchair passports for air travel (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for a wheelchair passport scheme (a “wheelchair passport”) for disabled passengers travelling by air to, within or from the United Kingdom. (2) A wheelchair passport issued under this section must record the passenger's mobility and assistance requirements, including the type, dimensions, and weight of any wheelchair or mobility aid used, and any other information relevant to the safe and dignified handling of the passenger and their equipment. (3) Regulations under this section must make provision for – (a) the form and content of a wheelchair passport, including requirements that it be available in accessible formats; (b) the secure storage and transfer of data contained in a wheelchair passport; (c) the process by which a passenger may apply for, update, or appeal a decision relating to a wheelchair passport. (4) The Secretary of State must ensure that the wheelchair passport scheme is interoperable, to the greatest extent practicable, with equivalent schemes operated by other countries or international bodies, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA). (5) A carrier who fails to comply with a wheelchair passport issued under this section is to be treated as having committed an accessibility failure for the purposes of this section. (6) The Secretary of State must take all reasonable steps to promote the adoption of a common international wheelchair passport standard through engagement with the IATA by December 2028. (7) Regulations in this section are to be made by statutory instrument. (8) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament."

Clause 4, page 4, line 27, at end insert- "(aa) after subsection (6) insert – "(6A) Where the Secretary of State makes a direction under this section, the Secretary of State must first- (a) consult persons likely to be affected by the direction, including communities in the vicinity of any airport or airspace affected, (b) undertake an environmental impact assessment in respect of the proposed direction, and (c) undertake a noise impact assessment in respect of the proposed direction.”

Clause 7, page 8, line 2, at end insert - “(2A) The regulations must make provision to ensure adequate slots at hub airports are allocated to flights from regional airports in the United Kingdom. - (2B) In subsection (2A) – “hub airport” means an airport used as a transfer point for passengers from one flight to another in order to complete a route; "adequate" means at such a level so as to maintain national air infrastructure and regional economic growth.”

Clause 7, page 8, line 16, at end insert — "(4A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section that would have the effect of facilitating airport expansion unless the Secretary of State has first- (a) consulted persons likely to be affected by the proposed expansion, including communities in the vicinity of the airport, (b) undertaken an environmental impact assessment of the proposed expansion, and (c) undertaken a noise impact assessment in respect of the proposed expansion.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause- “Limitation on powers for the purposes of airport expansion No power in this Act may be for the purposes of, or in connection with, the facilitation of airport expansion."

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause- “Report on the impact of this Act on passenger information and low-carbon travel choices (1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report assessing the impact of this Act on- (a) the provision of information to consumers about the carbon emissions associated with air travel, (b) the availability and transparency of information enabling consumers to compare aviation and international rail travel options, (c) consumer awareness of lower-carbon alternatives to short-haul flights, and (d) emissions arising from civil aviation. (2) In preparing the report, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, including representatives of the aviation and rail sectors and consumer groups. (3) The report must include any recommendations the Secretary of State considers appropriate."

(g) requiring airlines and all ticket sellers to provide standardised, comparable information at the point of sale on— (i) total price (including all associated fees, unavoidable fees, taxes, and charges); (ii) passenger rights in disruption scenarios; (iii) the environmental impact of the journey; (h) requiring minimum compensation standards and automated payout mechanisms for flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding.”

"(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier from seating members of the same booking in such a way that any child under the age of 16 is not seated adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, at least one accompanying adult included in that booking. (2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A), an “accompanying adult" means a person who is (a) a parent or guardian of the child, (b) a carer responsible for the child during the journey, or (c) any other adult who has legal responsibility for the child, and who is included in the same booking as the child."

"(2A) The regulations must include provision prohibiting a carrier from seating members of the same booking in such a way that a person requiring care is not seated adjacent to, or within immediate proximity of, at least one accompanying carer included in that booking. (2B) For the purposes of subsection (2A) an “accompanying carer” means a person who has care of, or responsibility for, the person requiring care during the journey, and who is included in the same booking.”

"(2A) Regulations made under this section must include provision to standardise the maximum dimensions for permitted hand baggage across all air carriers, in alignment with recognised industry standards."

"(3A) Where regulations modify passenger standards, including but not limited to mandatory compensation provisions, and such standards depart from equivalent assimilated law or other EU aviation standards recognised by the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State must ensure that the consumer protection afforded by the replacement domestic standard is equal or superior to the standard it replaces. (3B) In making regulations under subsection (3A), the Secretary of State must keep passenger standards under continuous review to identify opportunities for enhanced consumer protection, and shall have a duty to implement such higher standards of compensation and protection wherever it is reasonably practicable to do so."

"Duty to ensure accessible air travel services (1) It is the duty of the Secretary of State and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure that air transport services and airport infrastructure systems are accessible to disabled passengers and persons with reduced mobility. (2) In discharging this duty, the Secretary of State and the CAA must— (a) consult regularly with organisations representing disabled passengers, (b) establish, monitor, and enforce minimum accessibility standards across all commercial air travel providers, (c) publish an annual report assessing the accessibility of the aviation sector, and (d) engage with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to promote alignment between domestic accessibility standards and IATA regulations, recognising that effective and consistent accessibility provisions require international cooperation."

"Passengers' charter for air travel (1) The Secretary of State must, within six months beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a Passengers' Charter for Air Travel. (2) A Passengers' Charter for Air Travel must include - (a) a guarantee about value for money, quality of service, and provision of adequate seating for any flight operated to, from or within the United Kingdom; (b) targets for punctuality and reliability of air services; (c) a timetable for implementing improvements to passenger accommodation on aircraft, including in relation to – (i) seat design and minimum seat pitch, (ii) availability of high-speed WiFi and reliable in-flight connectivity, (iii) provision of power outlets and USB charging points, (iv) storage for carry-on luggage, pushchairs and prams, (v) provision of lavatories, including standards of cleanliness and accessibility, and (vi) provision of in-flight catering on any service with a total scheduled duration of at least two hours; (d) a guarantee relating to improving the accessibility of aircraft, airports, areas immediately surrounding airports and interfaces with connecting transport modes, and alternative transport arrangements, for passengers with disabilities requiring relevant equipment such as wheelchairs; (e) extension of the principles behind existing flight delay compensation to include a framework of compensation for failures to comply with the Passengers' Charter for lack of specified on-board amenities; (f) a commitment that air carriers will take all reasonable steps to ensure that systems for compensating passengers for delays or disruption- (i) are digital by default; (ii) minimise any administrative burden on passengers when applying for compensation; (iii) allow, where practicable, for compensation to be issued automatically based on information attainable by the carrier from a customer's booking or ticketing account.”

"Report on commercial pilot licence holders (1) The CAA must annually prepare and publish a report on holders of licences issued or recognised by the CAA which authorise the holder to act as a pilot in commercial air transport operations. (2) A report under subsection (1) must include anonymised statistical information and an analysis of trends in relation to— (a) age, (b) sex, (c) ethnicity, and (d) such other demographic characteristics as the CAA considers appropriate. (3) The analysis under subsection (2) must, in particular, consider— (a) changes over time in the composition of the commercial pilot workforce, (b) risks relating to workforce sustainability and future pilot supply, and (c) any implications for the safety, efficiency or resilience of commercial air transport operations. (4) Information published under this section must not identify any individual licence holder."

"UK-EU mutual recognition in aviation and aerospace (1) The Secretary of State must, in exercising functions under this Act and the Civil Aviation Act 1982, have regard to the importance of achieving mutual recognition between the United Kingdom and the European Union in relation to – (a) pilot licences and pilot training approvals, (b) aircraft maintenance engineer licences, including Part 66 licences, (c) aircraft parts certification and maintenance organisation approvals, including under Part 145, and (d) such other aviation and aerospace regulatory matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. (2) In carrying out the duty in subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the importance of – (a) securing arrangements that reflect the extent to which United Kingdom and European Union regulatory requirements in civil aviation remain aligned, and (b) continued engagement through the Specialised Committee on Aviation Safety established under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. (3) Within six months of this section coming into force, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on progress made towards achieving mutual recognition in the matters referred to in subsection (1).”