{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Ground Handling Agent","description":"Efficient aircraft turnaround depends on a network of specialized services that airlines typically outsource to a ground handling agent. This operator provides on-site support at the airport, covering passenger and baggage processing, cargo handling, fueling, aircraft servicing, cleaning, and ramp and towing operations. Agents may be independent specialists or airline-owned subsidiaries; at major hubs, several compete for handling contracts. They must hold operating licenses and comply with stri","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/ground-handling-agent","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T19:38:35.639122","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_handling","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/ground-handling-agent","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Ground Handling Agent · Efficient aircraft turnaround depends on a network of specialized services that airlines typically outsource to a ground handling agent. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_handling"}