Flying as Crew Travel Insurance
Cover for flying as crew in a private or small aircraft
Access to 24/7 emergency medical support
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What does flying as crew mean?
Flying as crew means taking an active role in operating or assisting with a private or small aircraft. This could include acting as the pilot or carrying out another operational role during the flight.
This activity does not refer to travelling as a passenger or working as conventional cabin crew on a commercial airline. Your role, the type of aircraft, and whether you will operate any controls must match the activity selected when getting your quote.
Can I get travel insurance for flying as crew?
Yes, policies that cover flying as crew in a private or small aircraft can be available through Direct Travel.
Select the applicable flying activity when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Cover for flying as a passenger is separate and will not cover you while acting as crew.
Flying as crew top tips:
- Select the applicable flying-as-crew activity when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Make sure the selected activity matches your role and aircraft type
- Do not select passenger flying if you will have an operational role
- Follow the pilot in command’s instructions and applicable aviation rules
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured flying as crew, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. Travel insurance is not aviation insurance and does not cover damage to, loss of or mechanical problems affecting the aircraft. It also does not provide liability cover for operating an aircraft. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
Flying as Crew FAQs
What types of aircraft does this activity apply to?
This activity generally relates to private or small aircraft rather than scheduled commercial flights. Select the activity that matches the aircraft you will use and check your policy documents before flying.
Does this cover commercial airline cabin crew?
No. This activity is not intended for conventional cabin crew working aboard scheduled commercial airline services.
Is flying as a passenger covered by this activity?
Flying as a passenger is listed separately. If you will not operate the aircraft or perform any crew duties, select the applicable passenger-flying activity instead.
Can pilots be covered?
Cover can be available when the selected activity specifically matches flying as a pilot or crew member. Check the exact activity name on your Policy Certificate and make sure it reflects your role during the flight.
Does travel insurance cover damage to the aircraft?
No. Travel insurance does not cover loss of or damage to the aircraft, mechanical faults, repairs, recovery costs or other aviation-related losses.
Is liability cover provided while operating an aircraft?
No. Travel insurance does not provide aviation liability cover for operating or assisting with the operation of an aircraft.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if the appropriate flying-as-crew activity appears on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
