UNITED KINGDOM ENACTS 2024 GENERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS
July 16, 2024
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The United Kingdom (“UK”) has implemented new entry requirements, effective April 6, 2024. The captain of an international flight to or from the UK must now submit all crew and passenger information for both departures and arrivals. This information can be submitted through the General Aviation Regulation website or approved third-party applications such as Rocket Route. All submitted details must match the information on each passenger’s passport to be approved. Additionally, the Electronic Travel Authorization program has been expanded to include all nationalities that do not require visas for stays of six months or less. The Director of Flight Operations and Regulations has advised all international flight operations to closely adhere to these updates due to the associated fines for noncompliance. Any airline operating to or from the UK which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, should take note of this additional requirement.
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