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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


British Airways: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with British Airways on reducing the number of cancelled flights.

Answer

The resilience of the UK aviation sector is key to its success. As UK aviation operates predominately in the private sector, it is the responsibility of industry to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place to minimise potential disruption and cancellations.

My officials regularly engage with the aviation sector to discuss strategies in place to minimise disruption and cancellations and ensure resilience exists across the network to deliver for their customers. This involves regular communication with airlines, including British Airways, airports, ground handling agents and industry bodies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98410
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Aviation Standards British Airways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk