HC Deb 15 May 1984 vol 60 c85W
Mr. Evennett

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he intends to introduce legislation requiring airlines to compensate passengers denied reserved seats as a result of deliberate overbooking.

Mr. David Mitchell

No. Compensation is a matter for the airlines themselves to settle with their passengers. I understand it is usual to offer some compensation to those refused passage on a flight for which they have a confirmed booking.