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ORS4 No.1371: Installation of a Temporary Separation Barrier between the Cockpit and Cabin area of Aircraft used to Transport Key Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This exemption provides some protection for flight crew from the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus when transporting asymptomatic key workers by air in small aircraft during the pandemic.

Publication status: Superseded

Last updated: 03 April 2020

ORS4 No.1474: Installation of a Temporary Separation Barrier between the Flight Deck and Cabin Area of Aircraft used for Commercial Air Transport or Public Transport during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This exemption provides some protection for flight crew from the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus during the pandemic

Publication status: Cancelled

Last updated: 23 March 2021

ORS4 No.1407: Installation of a Temporary Separation Barrier between the Flight Deck and Cabin Area of Aircraft used for Commercial Air Transport or Public Transport during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This exemption provides some protection for flight crew from the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus during the pandemic

Publication status: Superseded

Last updated: 30 July 2020

ORS4 No.1377: Installation of a Temporary Separation Barrier between the Flight Deck and Cabin Area of Aircraft used to Transport Key Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This exemption provides some protection for flight crew from the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus when transporting asymptomatic key workers by air in small aircraft during the pandemic.

Publication status: Superseded

Last updated: 09 April 2020

The CAA, HSE and HSENI

Understand the boundaries of respective enforcement responsibilities within the aviation industry.

This legislation usually covers workers and members of the public anywhere in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but with the introduction of the Civil Aviation (Working Time) Regulations (CAWTR) the HSE and HSENI does not enforce health and safety legislation in relation to crew members (flight and cabin) or UK operators when on board the aircraft.

Last updated: 31 July 2023

FAQs - Mandatory Insurance Requirements

'Passenger' means any person who is on a flight with the consent of the air carrier or the aircraft operator, excluding on-duty members of both the flight crew and the cabin crew.

Last updated: 24 November 2025

Air travel and your health

Medical conditions, travel advice, security screening, jet lag.

All airlines are legally required to train their cabin crew in first aid and to carry first aid kits on their aircraft.

Last updated: 15 May 2026

Foreign carrier permits - scheduled and charter flights

Application guidance for air operators.

The level of insurance must meet the minimum requirements of insurance for passenger and third-party liability set out in Regulation (EC) 785/2004 Which Advanced Passenger Information System you will use to inform the UK Border Force of passenger, cabin and flight crew information.

Last updated: 03 June 2025

CAP 757: Occupational Health and Safety on-board Aircraft, Guidance on Good Practice

CAP 757 is a good practice guide to help operators and others ensure the health and safety of crew members working on board UK aircraft.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 14 February 2012

Fire, smoke, fumes

Our Safety Plan work includes lithium battery detection in freight.

The carriage by passengers of lithium batteries (which are not contained in equipment) within checked baggage presents a higher hazard than carriage in the cabin, where crew members are able to deal with a fire should one occur.