Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What recent progress she has made on helping to improve the experience of air passengers through regulation of the aviation industry.”
Tabled: 22 October 2026Answered: 29 October 2026
Asked by
Chris Vince
Labour (Co-op) — Harlow
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
Through our Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill, we are cutting down on the cost and the stress of flying for families across the country. Our changes mean that airlines on all UK flights will be required to seat children under the age of 14 with a parent free of charge, and that simple name errors on bookings can be fixed for free, ending unfair and irritating charges.