Aviation — Airlines / Airports / Holiday Flights
Aviation — Airlines / Airports / Holiday Flights
Mandatory ADR
Max award: £Scheme limit (binding on member airlines)
8
Key Legislation
UK261 (Assimilated Regulation EU 261/2004); Montreal Convention 1999 (Carriage by Air Act 1961 as amended); Regulation (EU) No 1107/2006 (retained — disabled passenger assistance); Civil Aviation Act
Companies in This Sector
British AirwaysEasyJetRyanairJet2Wizz AirTUI AirwaysVirgin AtlanticAer LingusLoganairflybe (revived)
Note: Auto-comp: UK261: ≤1,500km delay ≥3hr = £220; 1,500-3,500km = £350; >3,500km = £520; Denied boarding = same + right to care; Downgrade >3,500km = 75% class fare diff refund; Montreal lost baggage = up to £1,300; Recent actions: CAA opened UK261 compliance programme 2 Oct 2025 — 25 largest UK airlines (90% of passengers); expected 18+ months; EU considering UK261 reform (airli