House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Publication of consultation response to Package travel – updating the framework 2025
02 December 2025 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Kate Dearden Lab Co-op Halifax
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government will introduce legislation by June 2026 to modify the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
- Changes aim to support growth in the UK package holiday sector and maintain consumer protections.
- Consultation responses will influence further legislative changes, particularly modifications to Regulation 29 for third-party redress.
Issue summary
The statement discusses targeted changes to the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 to support growth in the UK package holiday sector while maintaining consumer protections.
Action requested
The government intends to bring forward legislation by June 2026 under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 to implement key changes, including modifications to Regulation 29 for redress of third parties. Other issues will be considered based on consultation responses.
Key facts
- The government consulted on targeted changes to optimise the regulations.
- Stakeholders engaged included approved bodies, consumer groups, airlines, and leisure/hospitality sector members.
- Key changes aim to help package travel organisers recover costs more effectively.
- Legislation will be implemented by June 2026 under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023.