The Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) consolidates the requirements for the airline acceptance and transport of human remains for IATA member airlines and lists the international standards for the documentation. This manual contains the guidance needed for funeral operators, airlines and freight forwarders on how to prepare, ship and handle this special cargo.
What's inside the CTM
Up-to-date government requirements pertaining to the transport of human remains
Requirements on packing, handling, marking and labeling
Information on the necessary documentation needed when transporting human remains
Special shipping guidelines for infectious human remains
Guidelines for the air transportation of human remains in reference to the Industry Master Operating Plan (MOP) and IATA CSC Recommended Practice 1683