Table of content

 

1. Introduction to the book

What’s on in the world of commercial aviation?
Deregulation
Environmental challenges
Consolidation
New Global Hubs in the Middle East
IATA “Simplifying the Business” Initiative

2. General background

The legal framework
Definitions
Warsaw/Montreal convention
Civil Aviation convention
Freedoms of the Air
 
The commercial framework
Definitions
IATA
Interline traffic agreements
Special Prorate Agreements
Billing and Settlement Plan

3. Passenger ticket

Definitions
Traffic Documents and Passenger Ticket
Electronic Ticketing
Contract of Carriage Components
  1. The electronic Ticket
  2. The Itinerary/Receipt
  3. Conditions of Contract and Other Important Notices 

4. Passenger transportation 

Definitions
Conditions of carriage
Classes of Service
Acceptance and refusal of passengers
Special types of passengers
Denied boarding compensation
Ticketing time limits
Reservation reconfirmation
Visa and health certificates
Advanced Passenger Information

5. Baggage

Definitions
Transportation of Baggage
Categories of Baggage
Handling and Responsibility
Free Baggage Allowance
  • Baggage Weight Concept
  • Baggage Piece Concept
  • Carry-on baggage

6. Application of fares

Fares development and the price theory

An Outlook on the Structure of Fares
Types of market fares
Airline Fares and the Price Theory
Conditions of Fares

Fares

Types of fares
Types of journey fares 
Types of Journeys
Types of Fares
The Global Indicator

Fare calculation

Pricing unit concept
What are the components of a journey?
Slicing and dicing a journey
Combination of Fares
Journey Assessment
Fare calculation principles
Mileage principle
Higher intermediate point
Minimum Checks
OW Backhaul Check – BHC
Circle Trip minimum check - CTM
Mixed Class Fare Construction
Fare Calculation on the Ticket

Fare Calculation Steps Summary per journey type

One Way Pricing Units
Return Pricing Units

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