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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

Guidance on AME Certification

The AME certification policy and details on training can be found on this page.

UK CAA minimum criteria for aeromedical examiner (AME) certification For UK Class 2 AME privileges to perform Class 2, LAPL and cabin crew medical examinations All of the following criteria must be met: Hold a full, valid, unrestricted UK GMC registration and a medical licence to practise.

Last updated: 01 October 2026

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Publication status: Superseded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Publication status: Superseded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Publication status: Superseded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: 27 August 2026

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 September 2026

Mandatory insurance requirements for aircraft

Information for aircraft owners.

'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

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