Bilateral Air Service Agreement
Definition
A treaty between two countries that regulates international air services, specifying which airlines can fly between them, the number of flights, and the routes they may operate.
Verwandte Begriffe
Airport Slot
A permission granted to an airline to use a specific runway at a congested airport at a particular date and time. Slots are scarce at busy airports and can be extremely valuable.
International Airport
An airport with customs and immigration facilities that is designated to handle international flights crossing national borders. Must meet specific infrastructure and security requirements.
Codeshare
An agreement between two or more airlines to sell seats on the same flight under their own flight numbers. Allows airlines to offer more destinations without operating additional flights.