Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 114413

Aviation: Fares

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of dynamic pricing practices used by airlines during school holiday periods on families with school-aged children.

Answer

Keir Mather

The UK aviation sector operates as a private market, with airlines independently determining their routes and fare structures. The Minister for Aviation and DfT officials regularly meet airlines to discuss a range of topics, including pricing.The Competit...

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