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Category: Terminologies
Understand the Freedoms of Air
If you are a professional working in the aviation sector, you will come across the term- Freedom of Air every once a while. Have you ever wondered what is it? Freedoms of air is representation of the rights to carry passengers in international sectors. Each freedom stands for one unique scenario of right. To understand it better, imagine an airline ABC having operating base in Kathmandu, Nepal operating flights to Bengaluru, India and Colombo, Sri-Lanka. Consider the following scenarios: Scenario A- The First Freedom Airline ABC is operating one flight…
What is Ghost Flight?
With the outbreak of corona virus in Europe, aviation enthusiasts are coming across a new term: Ghost flight. What actually is it? Ghost flying actually refers to flying an airplane in a commercial flight without passengers. For instance, if Air France flies from Charles de Gaulle (IATA: CDG), Paris to Heathrow (IATA: LHR), London without a single passenger, it Perplexed!!! Lets make it simple. The Slots Airlines round the world fly different routes daily. every airline needs to receive two basic permits before it commences an international flight. First one…