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Travel

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure consumers are protected when travel is disrupted by geopolitical events.

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Department for Transport
Tabled
4 Jun 2026
Target answer date
8 Jun 2026
Answer
17 Jun 2026 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure consumers are protected when travel is disrupted by geopolitical events.

  2. 8 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    There is existing legislation in place to ensure consumers are protected when air travel is disrupted Where UK law applies, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (“Regulation 261”) sets out the rights of air passengers in the event of flight disruptions, such as ca...

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