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“Mandatory Handling” in Europe

Many European airports impose unjustified mandatory handling for pilots, often lacking legal basis and violating EU and ICAO principles. This article clarifies pilot rights, dissects examples from various countries, including France, Spain, and Greece, and emphasizes the importance of self-handling, transparency, and proportionality in aviation services.

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