Airline Company Responsibilities for Transporting Corpses as Cargo

This research delves into the legal framework governing the transportation of corpses by air in Indonesia, with a focus on airline company responsibilities. Employing a scientific, statutory, and comparative approach, it utilizes descriptive analytical research specifications and secondary legal materials to qualitatively analyze primary, secondary, and tertiary legal sources. The study reveals that classification significantly impacts the legal protection afforded to senders of bodies in cases of loss or damage during transport. By addressing issues such as uncertainty regarding proper corpse handling and disparities in compensation for loss or damage, the research underscores the necessity for a more fitting legal structure for air transportation of human remains. Its findings advocate for improved regulations to ensure consistency and fairness in handling these sensitive matters, thereby enhancing the overall reliability and accountability of air transportation services for the deceased.