Air Transportation

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What is charter airfreight service?

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A type of airfreight service that depends on demand and does not operate on a regular schedule, but rather, seasonal traffic.

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What is the Hague Protocol?

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An international treaty introduced in 1955 that limits airlines' liability in the carriage of passengers and cargo.

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What are General Cargo Rates?

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The tariff given for General Commodity shipments.

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What is a dry lease?

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A type of aircraft lease where the aircraft owner provides only the aircraft and no other services to the lessee.

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What does the Montréal Protocol 4 limit?

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It limits the liability of air carriers to SDR 22 per kilogram of cargo.

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What is the Warsaw Convention?

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An international treaty that regulates liability for international air transport.

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What is a wet lease?

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A type of aircraft lease where the lessor provides the aircraft along with crew, maintenance, and insurance.

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What are Special Commodity Rates?

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Tariffs applied to specific types of cargo that require special handling or conditions.

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What is the purpose of air cargo tariffs?

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To establish pricing for the transportation of goods by air, based on weight, volume, and type of cargo.

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What is an ACMI lease?

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A type of aircraft lease that includes Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance.