UK Policy on International Air Services
International Aviation Negotiations (IAN) Division is responsible for the day-to-day management of bilateral aviation relations between the UK and other states. This involves enforcing existing bilateral arrangements, issuing permits to non-EU foreign airlines serving the UK and negotiating new bilateral arrangements where necessary.
The UK's policy on air services is to achieve the maximum economic freedom for airlines, consistent with the principles of competition law, so as to create a level playing field and deliver the greatest benefits to passengers and shippers.
