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航空与交通法

航空旅行、乘客权利、无人机监管和铁路运输。

简介

交通法规范航空旅行、乘客权利和交通安全。

核心原则

1

Air Passenger Rights — Under retained EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers have rights to compensation (€250–€600) for flight cancellations and long delays (over 3 hours) unless caused by extraordinary circumstances.

2

ATOL Protection — Package holidays and flight-inclusive bookings from UK-based travel companies must be ATOL protected, ensuring refund or repatriation if the company fails.

3

Drone Regulation — The Air Navigation Order 2016 and CAA regulations govern drone use. Operators must register with the CAA, pass a theory test, and comply with rules on altitude, proximity to people, and restricted airspace.

4

Rail Passenger Rights — Rail passengers have rights under the National Rail Conditions of Travel and consumer protection law. Delay Repay schemes compensate passengers for delays of 15+ or 30+ minutes depending on the operator.

5

Aviation Safety — The Chicago Convention, EU Safety Regulation (retained), and CAA oversight establish safety standards for aircraft, pilots, and air navigation.

6

Carrier Liability — The Montreal Convention 1999 (given effect by the Carriage by Air Act 1961) governs airline liability for passenger injury/death, baggage loss/damage, and delay on international flights.

7

Road Haulage — Operators of heavy goods vehicles must hold an operator's licence from the Traffic Commissioner. Conditions include maintenance standards, driver hours compliance, and financial standing.

8

Public Transport Accessibility — The Equality Act 2010 requires transport providers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled passengers.

关键法规

Civil Aviation Act 1982

1982
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Railways Act 1993

1993

Road Traffic Act 1988

1988

重要判例

Huzar v Jet2.com

[2014] EWCA Civ 791

常见情景

Flight cancelled with less than 14 days' notice

Under retained EU Regulation 261/2004, a passenger whose flight from a UK airport is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice is entitled to compensation of €250–€600 depending on distance, unless the cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, security risks). The airline must also offer re-routing or a refund.

Drone flown near an airport

Flying a drone within the flight restriction zone of an airport without permission is a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order 2016. The maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and/or 5 years' imprisonment. The CAA and police have powers to seize drones and prosecute operators.