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Written question asked by Brian H Donohoe (Labour) on Thursday, 19 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 May 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 May 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Airline Tickets (Financial Protection)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps the Department has taken to publicise exclusions to airline ticket protection provided through credit card booking; and if he will bring forward legislation to improve financial protection for UK air travellers.
Answer

The Department has not publicised exclusions to airline ticket protection provided through credit card booking.The Department has asked the Civil Aviation Authority to consider a range of options for the future financial protection of air travellers and will make a decision on receipt of further advice from the Authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
834; 434 c60W;434 c64W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Consumers Aviation Credit cards Airlines Information Protection Passengers Tourism Sales Tickets Travel insurance