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Which? on government response to Transport Commitee report
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- In its UK aviation: reform for take-off report in April, the Transport Committee expressed concern about the proposed shake-up of compensation rules for UK domestic flights, saying: "The Committee is concerned that the effect of the Government's proposed compensation scheme, which is out for consultation, could result in much reduced compensation for passengers, albeit it that a greater number of passengers may benefit from such a scheme. Although moving to a compensation scheme that is similar to the Delay Repay rail scheme might be desirable for consistency, in many cases flight delays are far more costly to the passenger than a delayed rail journey. Delayed air passengers can face missing holidays or increased travel and accommodation costs. The Government must take those factors into account in designing a new scheme."
- Which? also supports the Transport Committee's recommendation for greater powers to be given to the CAA.
- - we're asking that the Department for Transport safeguards and improves passenger rights, giving the air travel regulator greater powers to take action against airlines breaking the rules.