1st Edition

Economic Regulation of Airports A Private Law Approach

By Di Mei Copyright 2026
250 Pages
by Routledge

250 Pages
by Routledge

This book explores airport charges regulation, presenting a fresh perspective on a crucial yet marginalized subject. Providing a clear pathway for regulation of the economic aspects of airports, specifically charges, the book employs an adaptable approach grounded in private law principles. Challenging the conventional command-and-control model of traditional regulation that once governed... Read more

Introduction

 

1. Understanding Airport Market Power and Defining Regulated Airports

2. The International Regulatory Framework for Airport Charges: Towards More Effective Implementation

3. Case Studies of the UK, Canada, and India

4. Adopting a Private Law Approach in Regulating Airport Charges

5. Charges for Ground Handling Services

6. The Forgotten Role of ICAO in Contributing to Reasonable Charges Regulation: A Soft Law Approach

 

Conclusion

Biography

Di Mei is Assistant Professor at the Law School of Shenzhen University, China. His research primarily focuses on air law, space law, and their intersections with international law. Prior to joining Shenzhen University, he earned his doctoral degree in air and space law from the Institute of Air and Space Law at McGill University, Canada. He also has legal work experience with International Civil Aviation Organization. Dr. Mei upholds the legal philosophy that many public law challenges can be effectively addressed through principles and approaches found in private law.