Thus, if I am flying through Swiss airspace, am I actually in Switzerland?
2007-01-09 22:57:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
No, every aircraft operating internationally is basically part of the the country it is registered. According to ICAO rules, each member retains the right to excercise law applicable to the country the airplane is registered.
Unless the aircraft is entering another states' airspace without prior permission, all occupants of the aircraft resort under law of the country of origin of Registration. Surely, as soon as the local authorities board the craft, customs rules apply and therefore also local rules.
2007-01-09 23:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are in Swiss Airspace which is different then actually being in the country. If oyu commited a crime you would be tried under international law, not the law of the country that you are over. If that was true, then airlines would have to suspend alcohol service over ceratin muslim countries right? If you give birth in the air, the babies place of birth will be the first country you land in.
2007-01-10 01:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. So if a woman gives birth on a plane flying over, say, Switzerland, then the birth place is given as Switzerland, nationality whichever nationality the parent is.
2007-01-09 23:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a world treaty on that and unless you are in outer space in a rocket or space station you are considered a part of that country to which you are flying over.
Planes and other air-crafts must follow the rules and regulations of that country, but are considered like a ship within the borders of a country.
2007-01-09 23:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically Yes. That is why you need to ask for permission to enter the space and/or fly through it. You would be subject to their laws should you break any, until you entered international airspace.
2007-01-09 23:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're in swiss airspace. It's different. To be in a country you need a visa.
2007-01-09 23:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by lataliano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physically yes. But in terms of law it gets a little more complicated.
2007-01-09 23:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by bengimog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-09 23:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, incorrect use of the word 'thus'
Any way, I am sure that you are not in the country until you have gone through customs.
2007-01-09 23:02:40 · answer #9 · answered by Dunk 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lordie I hope not! Have to overfly Iraq all the time!!!
2007-01-09 23:06:59 · answer #10 · answered by Christine H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋