Facilitation Basics – API I and API II

Differences between API I and API II [Reference ICAO Annex 9, Chapter 9, Section B] – Advance Passenger Information (API) systems play a critical role in modern aviation security, allowing for the pre-arrival vetting of passengers by collecting and transmitting their data to destination country authorities. These systems help improve border security, streamline immigration processes, […]

Facilitation Basics – API Data

Advance Passenger Information (API) [Reference to IACAO Annex 9, Chapter 9, Section B] – Advance Passenger Information (API) systems are critical for modern aviation security and facilitation. API involves the electronic capture of a passenger’s biographic data and flight details by the airline before departure, which is then sent to the relevant authorities in the […]

Facilitation Basics – ICAO Annex 9

ICAO Annex 9 Facilitation Chapter 5 INAD ICAO Annex 9, also known as the “Facilitation” Annex, is an essential framework that addresses various aspects of civil aviation, with the primary goal of ensuring the efficient and secure movement of passengers, cargo, and mail. Chapter 5 of this annex is particularly significant as it sets out […]

INAD costs – an overview

Global Overview of INAD Costs and Numbers by Continent Inadmissible passengers (INAD) are a significant concern for airlines worldwide, leading to substantial costs and logistical challenges. Here’s a summary of INAD numbers and associated costs across different continents: Europe INAD Numbers: In the Schengen Area, reports from Frontex estimate that 40,000 to 50,000 INAD cases […]