Post Pandemic Facilitation of Air Transport: LEGAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted air transport, particularly facilitation, which is regulated by the Chicago Convention of 1944 and its Annex 9. This book examines the Annex's legal, socio-political, and economic impacts, addressing the Standards of the Annex on clearance of aircraft, entry and departure of passengers, and the carriage of cargo. It also discusses critical aviation events in 2020 and 2021 that relate to facilitation of air transport, such as the role of ICAO, public health issues, security of travel documents, smuggling of persons, digital technology, unruly passengers, carriage of disabled passengers, relief flights and repatriation flights, and airport facilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 321 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to air transport from early 2020 to the end of this book's writing, lasting for two years. While the pandemic may eventually subside, the cautious approach taken by air transport services regarding public health is likely to persist, with certain practices being maintained. Facilitation, a key aspect of air transport regulated by the Chicago Convention of 1944 and its Annex 9, is particularly affected by the changing circumstances. This book delves into the Annex, examining its legal, socio-political, and economic implications in a post-pandemic world. It addresses the Standards set forth in the Annex regarding aircraft clearance, passenger entry and departure, and cargo carriage. Additionally, it discusses critical aviation events in 2020 and 2021 that have impacted facilitation of air transport. Key areas explored include the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), public health concerns related to air travel, security of travel documents, smuggling, digital technology and passenger rights, unruly passengers, the carriage of disabled passengers, relief flights and repatriation flights, and airport facilities.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031073755
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022