ABSTRACT
Air transport is experiencing a sustained growth in volume—whether this relates to passenger or freight transport. The number of aircraft is increasing, as well as the number of operated routes, and target destinations are changing. As a result, in some cases a heavy burden may be placed, or is already being placed on the air space and the airports concerned. In addition to other demands put on this type of transport, it is necessary to ensure also a high standard of safety and security, which is becoming an increasingly important factor. This paper emphasizes the importance of airport checks before passengers board or goods are loaded on the plane. The paper identifies risks that might endanger transportation safety and presents proposals for minimisation of these risks. Moreover, the paper presents a diagram of procedure to be taken during an airport check in order to eliminate critical points prone to failure of the human factor or errors occurring where technological elements are used in control processes. It may be stated that if the proposed procedures and measures are followed, any possible risks will be minimized, with the result of an increased safety in air transport.
