Petition · Department for Education, Department for Transport
Review school absence fines & pricing practices during school holidays
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27 signatures
What the petition asks
Launch a review into school absence fines and pricing practices during school holidays. The review should look into transparency rules on airlines regarding pricing, Air Passenger Duty, and how school holidays affect the market.
Many parents are constantly faced with a dilemma: either paying significantly higher travel costs during school holidays or being fined and/or prosecuted for taking their children out of school during the school year. Travel prices (especially flights) are much higher during school holiday periods. We feel this situation leads to unfair financial pressure on families, reduced access to family time and rest, and inequality in society.
Timeline
| 5 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
27
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education, Department for Transport
Opened
5 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.