A Bill to make provision about the accessibility of air travel for disabled passengers; to make provision about the powers of the Civil Aviation Authority to enforce accessibility requirements; to remove the limit on compensation for damage to wheelchairs or other mobility equipment on domestic flights; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Daniel FrancisLabour (Co-op)
26 February 2026
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The Aviation (Accessibility) Bill aims to make air travel easier for disabled passengers by setting accessibility rules, giving the Civil Aviation Authority enforcement powers, and removing the cap on compensation for damage to wheelchairs or other mobility equipment on domestic flights. It seeks to improve the overall experience for disabled travellers and ensure airlines meet accessibility standards.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons). If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by later stages, and then on to the Lords if enacted.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 24 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to sit on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 19 November 2024 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
