Aircraft and Traffic Servicing Expenses

Compensation of ground personnel, in-flight expenses for handling and protecting all nonpassenger traffic including passenger baggage, and other expenses incurred on the ground to 1) Protect and control the in-flight movement of aircraft, 2) Schedule and prepare aircraft operational crews for flight assignment, 3) Handle and service aircraft while in line operation, and 4) Service and handle traffic on the ground after issuance of documents establishing the air carrier's responsibility to provide air transportation. (BTS4)