Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform)
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This bill would strengthen consumer rights and protections in aviation, support growth and infrastructure in the sector, and improve aviation safety.
Summary drafted by AI, checked by Jonathan on 4 Oct 2026. Source: Parliament Library briefing.
Official title: Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 20 Oct 2026 (committee stage in the Commons).
Put forward by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Heidi Alexander.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Votes in the Lords
| Date | Vote | Count | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | Lords vote 3 | 41 content, 118 not content | Rejected |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Lords vote 2 | 142 content, 138 not content | Agreed |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Lords vote 1 | 158 content, 239 not content | Rejected |
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 2nd reading | Lords |
| 16 Jun 2026, 18 Jun 2026 | Committee stage | Lords |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Report stage | Lords |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 3rd reading | Lords |
| 1 Sep 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 9 Sep 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Programme motion | Commons |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Money resolution | Commons |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Ways and Means resolution | Commons |
| 20 Oct 2026, 22 Oct 2026 | Committee stage | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to make provision for the protection of purchasers and users of air transport and airport services; to make provision about airspace change, air traffic and air navigation services and airport slots and schedules; to confer power on the Civil Aviation Authority to make rules; to make provision about aviation offences; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.