Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Guidance for Crews
At all times, crews should follow the advice of their health authorities, operators, or the health authorities of the destination country. The following is general advice about COVID-19 as understood at the date of publication.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Guidance for Crews (update 8 December)
At all times, crews should follow the advice of their health authorities and operators. This Safety Bulletin provides general advice about COVID-19 as understood at the date of publication. It provides recommendations for crews for before the flight, during the flight and at layovers (update 8 December 2020).
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Guidance for Crews (update 14 May)
This UPDATED Safety Bulletin provides general advice about COVID-19 as understood at the date of publication. It provides recommendations for crews for before the flight, during the flight and at layovers. At all times, crews should follow the advice of their health authorities and operators.
Safety Bulletin IFALPA: COVID-19 Medical and License Validity – ICAO State Letter 20/50
On April 3, 2020 ICAO published State Letter 11/55-20/50 – Operational Measures to ensure safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the challenges faced by States due to the pandemic, flight crew and operators are facing difficulties complying with the validity period of their licenses and medical certificates in adherence with ICAO SARPs. This State Letter was in response to measures that were being taken by States to address these challenges. The information provided in this Safety Bulletin is meant as guidance to help our members determine whether they are qualified to operate internationally for their operator.