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1470474

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the reason for the air traffic control problems that led to flight cancellations on (1) 26 May, (2) 27 May, (3) 28 May, (4) 29 May, and (5) 30 May.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL966
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>We are aware that over the periods specified, there were some limited times when flow restrictions where in place at Gatwick. These restrictions are managed locally and operational decisions are taken, depending upon a variety of factors, including weather, flow rates in European airspace, delays on the ground and operational safety.</p><p> </p><p>The safety of our skies is paramount, any decisions that air traffic controllers take will always prioritise safety.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL964 HL965 question first answered 22/06/2022 15:08:52 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1491777

	registered interest
	date	21/07/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airlines: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how disputes between airlines and air traffic control systems over the reasons for delays and cancellations are recorded.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL2047
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2046 HL2048 HL2049 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:16 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1491776

	registered interest
	date	21/07/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Airports: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether either the (1) Civil Aviation Authority, or (2) individual airport air traffic control systems, have responsibility for recording details of flight delays and cancellations.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL2046
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2047 HL2048 HL2049 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1491778

	registered interest
	date	21/07/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how a (1) passenger, or (2) other member of the public, can identify whether (a) an airline, or (b) air traffic control, are responsible for the delay or cancellation of a flight.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL2048
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2046 HL2047 HL2049 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1491779

	registered interest
	date	21/07/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how a passenger whose flight has been delayed or cancelled can ascertain whether that cancellation or delay has been caused by air traffic control problems.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL2049
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2022 answer text <p>Under the Civil Aviation Act 2012, airports report to the CAA punctuality of flights. This data is collated and published on the CAA’s website on a monthly basis.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, airlines, airports and air traffic providers also input delays and the reason for delays into the EUROCONTROL system, as part of a well-established and accepted industry process.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers’ rights are primary and when passengers are delayed or face cancellations, they deserve explanations and refunds.</p><p> </p><p>Passengers have the ability to claim for delayed and cancelled flights through UK261. Through this process they are able to request an Air Traffic Control (ATC) statement, that will outline any ATC delays their flight experienced.</p><p> </p><p>Moreover, if passengers feel they have not received adequate details from their airline, they are able to raise this with either the CAA’s Passenger Advice and Complaint’s Team (PACT) or with the Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme approved by the CAA.</p><p> </p><p>On 17 July, the Secretary of State announced the new Aviation Passenger Charter which helps passengers understand their rights and responsibilities, including when there is disruption.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to be clear that any delays and cancellations should be avoided by the aviation sector but when these happen, and passengers are affected they should be in a position to rightly claim refunds or compensation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL2046 HL2047 HL2048 question first answered 28/07/2022 13:09:17 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1470472

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Gatwick Airport: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many flights (1) in, and (2) out, of Gatwick Airport were cancelled due to air traffic control problems (a) in total between 20 and 29 May, and (b) each day during that period.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL964
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>We are aware that over the periods specified, there were some limited times when flow restrictions where in place at Gatwick. These restrictions are managed locally and operational decisions are taken, depending upon a variety of factors, including weather, flow rates in European airspace, delays on the ground and operational safety.</p><p> </p><p>The safety of our skies is paramount, any decisions that air traffic controllers take will always prioritise safety.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL965 HL966 question first answered 22/06/2022 15:08:51 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley

1470473

	registered interest
	date	14/06/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Gatwick Airport: Air Traffic Control
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many flights in and out of Gatwick Airport were cancelled as a result of air traffic control problems on (1) 29 May, (2) 30 May, (3) 31 May, and (4) 1 June.
	tabling member printed	Lord Soley
	uin	HL965
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2022 answer text <p>We are aware that over the periods specified, there were some limited times when flow restrictions where in place at Gatwick. These restrictions are managed locally and operational decisions are taken, depending upon a variety of factors, including weather, flow rates in European airspace, delays on the ground and operational safety.</p><p> </p><p>The safety of our skies is paramount, any decisions that air traffic controllers take will always prioritise safety.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL964 HL966 question first answered 22/06/2022 15:08:51 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	160 label Biography information for Lord Soley