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Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption

Air
Jennifer Morris
18 July 2022

More e-gates, clearer wording around compensation and a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive passengers are among the key areas where ministers can help improve the customer experience when flying, according to feedback on the government’s Aviation 2050 consultation.

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It follows the publication on Monday (18 July) of a new Aviation Passenger Charter outlining what passengers can expect if confronted with flight delays and cancellations this summer.

Consultation responses were concentrated around several main areas: accessibility, disruptive passengers, the border experience, complaints and compensation, and booking information.

Border experience

 

Border experience was flagged as a priority not just for airports, but respondents in general “with a clear view that there needed to be improvements”.