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Read about the UK Air Safety List to check which countries and airlines cannot fly planes to, from or in the UK
Find out about the actions the UK government is taking to support industry to minimise disruption in the aviation sector and protect passengers if it does happen.
Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
Data and statistics about UK airports, air passenger experiences and international airports and airlines.
The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Transport wrote to airlines about the new government-industry partnership to help stranded British travellers.
Check which rates of Air Passenger Duty you need to pay if you’re a plane operator, and how to fill in your return to HMRC.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
Check which types of passengers or flights are exempt from Air Passenger Duty.
Your rights and security searches, body scans and privacy rules if you're disabled or taking medication aboard aircraft
The CMA is investigating the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, members of International Consolidated Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus) and Finnair under Chapter I of the CA98.
What to do in the event of an aircraft accident or serious incident and what the Air Accidents Investigation Branch will do.
A guide to your rights and responsibilities as an air passenger.
Sets out the evidence, analysis, conclusions and recommendations from the Airline Insolvency Review.
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