Simplified control confirmed for passengers on Azerbaijan-Israel flights

Passengers from Azerbaijan and Israel will undergo simplified control when using air transport.

The issue finds itself in a bill of the Republic of Azerbaijan on approval of the agreement "Between the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the government of Israel on air traffic", Report informs.

The document notes that the agreement signed on June 30, 2022, in Tel Aviv to establish air communication between Azerbaijan and Israel, consists of 25 articles and additions.

The provisions of the agreement are also subject to the provisions of the Chicago Convention applicable to international air services. In line with the agreement, the parties have the right to appoint in text form one or more airline companies to perform the agreed services on the established routes.

In addition, under the agreement, passengers who go directly to transit on the territory of one state, without leaving the airport area allocated for this purpose, will undergo simplified control, except for security measures for baggage and air cargo.

The parties will also provide each other with all necessary assistance based on a request to prevent any other threat to the security of civil aviation.