The charter, developed by the government, industry, consumer and disability groups, follows the government’s 22-point plan to help the industry minimise disruption at airports.
It will also act as a "one-stop shop" so passengers know their rights when it comes to booking, travelling to and through the airport, during the flight and returning to the UK.
It outlines what passengers can "reasonably expect" from airlines, travel agents, tour operators and airports, and what do if things go wrong. This includes advice on what to do if flights are cancelled or delayed, or if baggage goes missing, as well as guidance on how to complain if passengers feel they have been treated unfairly.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said passengers "deserve reliable services", and to be properly compensated if "things don’t go to plan".
"The new charter will help to give UK passengers peace of mind as they enjoy the renewed freedom to travel, whether for holidays, business or to visit loved ones," he added.
In response to the move, Rocio Concha, Which? director of policy and advocacy, said: "It will be helpful to some passengers to have this advice and a reminder of their rights, but this knowledge is of limited use when some airlines routinely ignore their legal obligations, as they have done during the recent chaos at UK airports.
"Passengers want airlines to be held accountable – so the government should create a code of conduct and give the aviation regulator powers to fine carriers directly when they break the rules.
"The unacceptable airport disruption shows why passengers need their rights to be enforced by a strong regulator and also backed up by a fair compensation regime – so the government should drop plans to cut passenger compensation for delayed and cancelled UK flights."
