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Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 (named day). It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Aviation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which overseas airports are currently subject to a UK flight ban.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Transport has directed all operators of UK aircraft, under the Aviation Security Act 1982, not to fly in or into the airspace of Libya and Syria. The Department for Transport also advises UK carriers against using airports within Yemen, Iraq, Somalia and in parts of Ukraine and Egypt.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119564
Session
2017-19
Related items
Aviation
Monday, 8 January 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Aviation Travel restrictions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk