Search and rescue flights ... Flights related to search and rescue mean flights offering search and rescue services. Search and rescue service means the performance of distress monitoring, communication, coordination and search and rescue functions, initial medical assistance or medical evacuation, through the use of public and private resources, including cooperating aircraft, vessels and other craft and installations.
Member States shall exempt the following flights from en route charges: … (d) search and rescue flights authorised by the appropriate competent body.
