Some of the major players in this market include Swissport International AG, Menzies Aviation, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), and Dnata.
The selection criteria often include cost-effectiveness, safety record, efficiency, experience, and the ability to handle specific types of aircraft. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive bidding processes. Ground handling companies typically offer services like aircraft ramp handling, passenger handling, baggage handling, aircraft cleaning, de-icing, cargo handling, fueling, and catering.
The Airport Ground Handling Market growth is driven by rising air traffic, airport infrastructure modernization, and increasing globalization of air travel.
The domestic provider segment constituted a major share of the global airport ground handling market in 2022. The same year, the passenger handling category captured a significant revenue share in the global market for airport ground handling.
North America presently holds the largest share of the global airport ground handling market revenue.