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What is air freight?

Air transportation involves the movement of people and goods from one place to another for commercial, work or leisure purposes.In the last three decades, the airplane has acquired increasing importance as a means of transporting goods worldwide. In 1980, 4 million tons of cargo were transported, while in 2013 this figure increased significantly to 49.8 million tons. Furthermore, the most recent projections suggest that in approximately 15 years, by 2035, cargo volume will exceed 150 million tons, indicating considerable growth in the air transport sector.In Spain, according to the most recent data provided by AENA, cargo volume increased by 4.7% in the period 2014-2015, going from 688,000 to 715,000 tons.

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The transport of goods by air is a sector in constant growth and is characterized by its dynamism. In order to address the main questions that may arise about this transportation system, we are going to address a variety of relevant topics.

01. What is the distinction between a regular line and a charter flight, and how does this influence the logistics of air cargo transportation?

Like any company, an airline organizes its operations in advance. Therefore, it is considered that we are dealing with a regular service when the route is part of the company's usual planning.

On the other hand, a charter flight arises when a person or company, upon request, directly contracts an airline to carry out a specific journey. These flights are often used for special events, such as sporting events or concerts, to transport people or goods as needed.

In the field of air freight transport, the main airlines opt for regular routes. These operations are carried out through a consignment note, which establishes the transport contract and justifies the shipment of the cargo.

Although freight is invoiced, ownership of the merchandise is not transferred. On the contrary, the transport of goods on charter flights is based on the chartering of aircraft. The contract is formalized through an "air charter policy."

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