[F1Prohibition on arrival of aircraft into EnglandE+W
4B.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), this regulation applies in relation to an aircraft whose last point of departure was in a country or territory listed in paragraph 1 of Schedule B2 (“a relevant aircraft”).
(2) This regulation does not apply in relation to—
(a)a commercially operated aircraft carrying no passengers;
(b)an aircraft operated by or in support of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom;
[F2(c)[F3an aircraft] operated by or in support of a foreign country or territory where, prior to its arrival in England, a United Kingdom Government Department has provided written confirmation to the operator that the aircraft is carrying passengers who are travelling to conduct official business with the United Kingdom.]
(3) An operator must not cause or permit a relevant aircraft to land in England unless—
(a)landing in England is reasonably necessary to secure the safety of the aircraft or the health and safety of any person aboard it;
(b)the landing is only for the purpose of refuelling, or aircraft maintenance, and no passengers are permitted to board, or disembark from, the aircraft; or
(c)the aircraft is an air ambulance and landing for the purpose of transporting a person for medical treatment.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2A inserted (15.1.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/47), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
F2Reg. 4B(2)(c) inserted (15.2.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/150), regs. 1(1), 7 (with reg. 23)
F3Words in reg. 4B(2)(c) substituted (3.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/223), regs. 1(2), 5