F1PART 2AProhibition on the arrival of aircraft and vessels into England
Prohibition on arrival of aircraft into England4B
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.
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.
Pt. 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)