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Types of Freedoms of the Air

• Fifth Freedom: Grants airlines the right to fly over a foreign country without landing, allowing them to connect two points without necessitating entry into that country.

• Third Freedom: Allows an airline to transport passengers from its home country to another country, enabling international travel directly from their base of operations.

• Fourth Freedom: Enables an airline to operate flights solely between two foreign countries without requiring a stop in its home country, facilitating connections in international markets.

• Seventh Freedom: Permits an airline to provide ground handling services at airports in another country, allowing operations such as baggage handling and passenger assistance without requiring the airline to have passenger or cargo flights.

• Sixth Freedom: Allows an airline to carry cargo between two foreign countries, often creating routes that connect passengers or goods via the airline’s home hub.