The Government publishes a further batch of “No Deal” Brexit briefings - tourism related

Aviation Security https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aviation-security-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/aviation-security-if-theres-no-brexit-deal
           There will be no change for people undertaking direct flights from the UK or flights from the UK that transfer through a UK airport

• There will be no change for people undertaking flights to the UK from the EU or transferring through a UK airport
• However, if the EU decides not to recognise the UK aviation security system, then passengers from the UK and their luggage will have to be rescreened if they transfer flights at EU airports

Flights To and from the UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flights-to-and-from-the-uk-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/flights-to-and-from-the-uk-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

• UK and EU licensed airlines would lose the automatic right to operate air services between the UK and the EU and would have to seek individual permissions to operate between the UK and the EU country concerned.
• It is envisaged that reciprocal agreements would be quickly introduced to maintain air services
• EU-licensed airlines would lose the ability to operate services within the UK (e.g. from Heathrow to Edinburgh), and UK-licensed airlines would lose the ability to operate services within the EU
• EU-licensed airlines would need a foreign carrier permit and UK safety authorisation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to operate into the UK. UK airlines would need the corresponding permissions and certifications to fly into the EU.
• It is envisaged that reciprocal arrangements would be quickly introduced to maintain services.
• Of the 128 other non-countries with flights to the UK, 111 have bilaterial agreements with the UK and would be unaffected
• There are 17 countries which have aviation agreements with the UK as a result of the UK’s membership of the EU. However, replacement arrangements will be in place for maintaining flights from these countries before 29 March 2019
• Leaving the EU will not impact slot allocation or air traffic management
• EU passenger rights legislation will be retained in domestic law by the Withdrawal Act.
• UK operating licences and route licenses issued before 29 March 2019 would remain valid.

 
Operating bus or coach services abroad https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operating-bus-or-coach-services-abroad-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/operating-bus-or-coach-services-abroad-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

• UK bus and coach operators carrying out international journeys must currently hold a Standard International Operator’s Licence, along with a Community Licence for journeys to and from the EU.
• In the event of a No Deal Brexit, UK bus and coach operators could no longer rely on automatic recognition by the EU of UK-issued Community Licences
• The UK also participates in the Interbus Agreement, which allows bus and coach operators to carry out occasional services between the participating countries. Currently, the UK’s membership is via the EU but the UK Govt intends to re-join the Interbus Agreement as an independent member before 29 March 2019. However, this does not apply to regular services.
• UK drivers would continue to be able to drive in all EU countries but may have to obtain the correct International Driving Permit
• The EU will retain a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) scheme and recognize EU CPCs. UK CPCs will be recognized in the EU when the UK joins Interbus.

 
Vehicle insurance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vehicle-insurance-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/vehicle-insurance-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

• At the moment UK nationals driving to EEA countries (and vice versa) do not have to carry an international certificate of insurance (Green Card)
• Under a No Deal Brexit, UK nationals would need to carry a Green Card as proof of third party motor insurance cover when driving in the EEA. Commercial operators would need a Green Card for each vehicle.
• Similarly, EEA drivers would need a Green Card to drive in the UK

 
Producing food products protected by a ‘geographical indication https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-geographical-food-and-drink-names-if-theres-no-brexit-deal/producing-food-products-protected-by-a-geographical-indication-if-theres-no-brexit-deal
       EU Geographical indication (GI) protection currently covers 86 UK products which make up a quarter of the value of UK food and drink exports.

• Under a No Deal Brexit the Govt will establish a UK GI scheme which will broadly mirror the current EU regime which will automatically  include the existing 86 GIs under the EU scheme.
• The Govt anticipates that all current UK GIs will continue to be protected by the EU’s GI schemes. If this is not the case, UK producers wishing to regain the protection offered by EU GI status, and the right to use the EU GI logo, would need to submit their applications to the European Commission as ‘third country’ producers.

 

Taking your pet abroad https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/taking-your-pet-abroad-if-theres-no-brexit-deal

• Under the EU Pet Travel Scheme, owners of dogs, cats and ferrets can travel with their animals to and from EU countries provided they hold a valid EU pet passport.
• Under a “No Deal” Brexit, pets would continue to be able to travel from the UK to the EU, but the requirements for documents and health checks would differ depending on what of three categories of third country the EU deems the UK to be - ‘listed: Part 1’, ‘listed: Part 2’, or ‘unlisted’
• Under ‘Listed :Part 1, there would be little change
• Under ‘Listed: Part 2’ there would be some new requirements which are considered not to be overly onerous.
• Under ‘Unlisted’, pet owners would need to discuss preparations for their pet’s travel with an Official Veterinarian (OV) at least four months in advance of the date they wish to travel.

Thanks to Kurt Janson - Tourism Alliance for the summary