A completely up-to-date sourcebook for techniques and practices used in the management and operation of medium- and large-sized airports Airport Operations, Third Edition provides you with everything you need to know to make an airport function smoothly. The book offers full coverage of the latest developments in this fast-changing industry. Since the second edition was published in 1996, the airport industry has undergone major changes. To address them, the book has been thoroughly updated throughout, covering the very latest in the management and operation of airportsfrom security to passenger and freight facilities. Up-to-date coverage of airport security International focus on new airports facilities and privatization Reviews online ticketing, check-in, and booking arrangements Emphasizes safety management based on international standards organizations such as ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) Discusses, for the first time, the operation of multiple facility airport systems as opposed to single airports Contains updated environmental impact control information