THANOS magazine

August 18, 2024

Course on Transportation of Human Remains by air with IATA certificate

IATA (International Air Transportation Association) invites all FIAT-IFTA members to attend a course on Transportation of Human Remains by air which will be certificated by IATA. FIAT-IFTA members can get a 50%discount for this course! 

IATA's Compassionate Transportation course offers a comprehensive guide to the airline acceptance and transport of human remains. You will learn the fundamental operational guidelines for funeral operators, airlines, and freight forwarders, focusing on the preparation, shipment, and handling of this sensitive cargo. The course covers regulatory and documentation requirements, best practices for packaging and labelling, coordination among involved parties, and special considerations for international transport. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to manage the complexities of transporting human remains with professionalism and care.

The live sessions of this virtual classroom course will be delivered by an official IATA Instructor on two dates to chose from: 22nd October and 26th November. Each participant will receive the most current IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) in e-book format.

Please follow the link below for further information: https://www.iata.org/en/training/courses/compassionate-transportation/tcgt19/en/  

There are limited spaces.
If you would like to take advantage of the 50% discount,  please send an e-mail to info@thanos.org 

 

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