UK proposes flight compensation system overhaul

[freddo]

UK proposes flight compensation system overhaul
Monday, Jan 31, 2022 0

The government has proposed new rules which could see more airline passengers be eligible for flight disruption compensation.

It proposes a partial refund of fare paid after just a one-hour delay compared to the current minimum three hours for domestic flights.

The Department for Transport said that the new framework would be a fairer system.

Although more people would be eligible, many people could receive less in compensation compared to the current EU-wide system.

Under EU rules, passengers are entitled to £220 or more after a three hour delay.

The Civil Aviation Authority, would also been broader authority to issue fines to airlines for breaches.

A consultation period with airlines is now planned.

There is ‘a clear indication of the need to enhance our enforcement powers, and bring us in line with other regulators,’ Richard Moriarty, the CAA’s chief said.

[Carl]

UK proposes flight compensation system overhaul
Monday, Jan 31, 2022 0

The government has proposed new rules which could see more airline passengers be eligible for flight disruption compensation.

It proposes a partial refund of fare paid after just a one-hour delay compared to the current minimum three hours for domestic flights.

The Department for Transport said that the new framework would be a fairer system.

Although more people would be eligible, many people could receive less in compensation compared to the current EU-wide system.

Under EU rules, passengers are entitled to £220 or more after a three hour delay.

The Civil Aviation Authority, would also been broader authority to issue fines to airlines for breaches.

A consultation period with airlines is now planned.

There is ‘a clear indication of the need to enhance our enforcement powers, and bring us in line with other regulators,’ Richard Moriarty, the CAA’s chief said.

Be interesting whether such a proposal comes to fruition. Compensation as always comes as a cost to someone, and I can see the airlines passing the costs onto passengers in ticket prices. That said a couple of £s on a ticket will not be noticed.

There must be a point at which an airline decides it easier and cheaper simply to cancel a flight due to a delay, rather than payout compensation plus still operate the flight. Perhaps the 1 hour proposal itself could lead to cancellations ?