The banned airlines deemed unsafe to fly in the UK
The banned airlines deemed unsafe to fly in the UK
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At least 138 carriers are not compliant with international safety standards to fly in the UK. Aviation industry regulations are as stringent as ever in 2025 – but passengers should still consider the safety of operations when choosing who to fly with.
Following its departure from the European Union in 2020, the UK Government agreed on a Future Trade Agreement from 31 December 2020 to establish a new framework for air travel. Third-country operators are now required to hold a UK-Part TCO certificate and a Foreign Carrier Permit issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) before any commercial flight can travel to, from or within the United Kingdom.
According to advice from the CAA and the UK Air Safety Committee, 138 named carriers are currently prohibited from operating commercial flights in UK airspace due to poor safety performance. Here are the airlines banned from taking off for the UK to protect and inform travellers.
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These two airlines are exempt from the restrictions:. All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Armenia are banned from operating, including:. One carrier with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Comoros is prohibited from operating commercial air services within the UK:.
