Ground Handling is defined as ”services necessary for an aircraft’s arrival at, and departure from, an airport, other than air traffic services”.

The categories of activity Ground Handling Service Providers may be engaged in are listed below: 

1. Ground administration and supervision

2. Passenger handling

3. Baggage handling

4. Freight and mail handling

5. Ramp handling

6. Aircraft services

7. Fuel and oil handling

8. Aircraft maintenance

9. Flight operations and crew administration

10. Surface transport

11. Catering services