Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with representatives of the aviation industry on levels of compensation for passengers whose flights are cancelled.

Regulation 261/2004 sets out passenger rights in the event of certain flight disruptions. Under this Regulation, passengers who have their flight cancelled are entitled to a refund or alternative flight. In some circumstances, passengers may also be entitled to additional compensation.

Government is committed to working with industry and stakeholders to ensure consumers continue to have a high level of protection whilst travelling by air.