Notice for Flights Departing European Union & United Kingdom

Carriers banned from operating in the European Union

The European Commission established a list of air carriers that do not meet their relevant safety standards and are banned from operating in the EU. You may review the list of carriers on the European Commission's website.

European Union rules on the importation of products of animal origin

Please be advised that bringing meat and dairy products into the European Union is generally prohibited by local law. Restrictions also apply to many other food items and plants. If you have any questions about this restriction, please contact a customs official upon arrival. Failure to declare food, dairy, and plant items may result in delays, fines, or prosecution by the customs authority in the EU.

EU regulation and UK regulation on denied boarding, compensation and long delays

EU Regulation 261/2004 (EU261) and UK Regulation (UK261) give passengers departing from the EU and the UK rights to compensation and assistance in certain situations. If your flight departing the European Union, Iceland, Switzerland or the United Kingdom is cancelled or delayed more than two hours, or if you have been denied boarding, ask for a Notice of Your Rights. Download:

Prohibited articles under EU Regulation 2015/1998

There are certain items travelers aren’t allowed to carry in to the security area of an airport, on board the aircraft or in the hold baggage.