The UK Air Safety List is the published list of countries and airlines that are subject to an operating ban on safety grounds and so cannot fly planes to, from or within the UK. When choosing who to fly with, we advise you to take into consideration whether an airline is: on the Air Safety List.

Yes, the United Kingdom has a system similar to the U.S. "No-Fly List," though it is officially known as the "No Fly and No Border" (NFNB) program. This system is part of the UK’s broader border and security strategy, managed primarily by the Home Office and the Counter-Terrorism policing units. The list is designed to prevent individuals who are suspected of posing a threat to national security from boarding flights to, from, or within the UK. Unlike the U.S. version, which gained notoriety for being overly broad, the UK list is more focused on specific intelligence-led threats. The UK also uses a "Security and Screening" system for all commercial flights through the "Advance Passenger Information" (API) system; when a passenger checks in, their details are instantly cross-referenced against various watchlists. If a "match" is found, the airline is issued a "Do Not Board" instruction. Furthermore, the UK government has the power to "cancel" or "suspend" the passports of individuals suspected of traveling for terrorist purposes, effectively creating a temporary "no-fly" status for that individual. While the list itself is highly classified for security reasons, it remains a cornerstone of the UK's counter-terrorism efforts at its borders.