IATA CTM 2026 – Compassionate Transportation Manual

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.
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2026 until Dec 31, 2026
Related IATA Manuals:
Dangerous Goods Regulations 2025
Airport Handling Manual 2026
Ground Operations Manual 2026
Cargo Handling Manual 2026
CTM 2026, IATA CTM, 9299-06,