Don't miss the new IATA Ground Operations Symposium 2008!
12-14 May, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur
Ground Handling covers the complex series of processes required to separate an aircraft from its load (passengers, baggage, cargo and mail) on arrival and combine it with its load prior to departure.
Providing expertise and industry advancement
IATA provides a broad array of technical knowledge with 'hands-on' expertise in all areas of ground handling including:
Bringing together the community: The IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC)
With over 400 member organisations, IGHC is the major forum of international ground handling executives. IGHC holds an annual meeting providing a unique ground for networking and business opportunities. It also supervises three groups working on topical ground handling issues. More on IGHC and membership.
Setting the Standards: Improving Safety and Efficiency
As an example, two major publications stem from IGHC activities: the IATA Airport Handling Manual, an annual publication containing standards and recommended practices and the IATA Baggage Services Manual, the reference on baggage-related information.