ISLA Santarém 24311

Tourism Legislation and Air Transport Law

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The UC focuses on the analysis of the legislation applicable to the tourism sector and air transport, addressing international, European, and national law. The rules that regulate services, passenger rights and obligations of companies are a central part of the study. It encompasses the study of regulations affecting tourism companies, airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, and tourists or consumers of services themselves. It examines the role of regulatory authorities (such as ANAC, ICAO and IATA) and international standards such as the Montreal and Chicago conventions.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Fundamental notions of law 1.1 Law: preliminary notions 1.2 Law and the state 1.3 Sources of law 1.4 Divisions of law 1.5 Legal relationship: elementary notions 1.6 Legal norms 1.7 Interpretation of law 2. Tourism legislation 2.1 Regulatory framework 2.2 Bases of public tourism policies and instruments for their implementation 3. The right of air transport 3.1. Chicago Convention 3.2. - Montreal Convention 1971 3.3. - Hague Convention 3.4. - Tokyo Convention 3.5. - Community Air Safety Regulations
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Present the general principles of law. Identify the sources of law. To present, in general terms, tourism law. Characterize the legal regime of the main tourist or related activities. Present the fundamental legal regime of air transport.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Ascensão, J. (2017).O Direito - Introdução e Teoria Geral, Almedina, Coimbra. Machado, J. (2017). Introdução ao Direito e ao Discurso Legitimador, Almedina, Coimbra. Quintas, P. (2020). Legislação Turística Anotada, Almedina, Coimbra. - Diplomas legais: - International Air Transport Agreement; - International Air Services Transit Agreement; - Acordo Bermuda I, entre Reino Unido e Estados Unidos da América; - Acordo Bermuda II, entre Reino Unido e Estados Unidos da América; - Manual: Diederiks – Verschoor, An Introduction to Air Law. Hannappel, Peter P.P.C., The Law and Policy of Air Space and Outer Space.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The methodology favors the exposition of the theoretical component of the subject, supported by the documentation provided by the teacher. Small discussions are also held on practical cases and topics related to the subject and the future professional framework of students. Students are also encouraged to work in groups, carrying out practical work that is presented orally before the class. Students learn while working on real or simulated projects that involve solving complex problems. They focus on solving complex and challenging problems. Students work in groups to investigate and solve problems, developing collaboration and research skills. Group work, where students collaborate to achieve a common goal, solving problems or discussing topics. This approach develops social skills, communication and teamwork.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  A nota mínima de aprovação na unidade curricular e de dez valores (em vinte). Os alunos que reprovarem a avaliação continua poderão propor-se para exame. A nota mínima de aprovação no exame e de dez valores.
  A Avaliação terá em consideração: 

  Profundidade e desenvolvimento da investigação. 

  Aplicação da matéria dada.
  Apresentação.
  Assiduidade e participação nas aulas. 

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Ficha de avaliação	18-11-2025	10%
  Teste de avaliação	16-12-2025	30%
  Apresentação, discussão e entrega do trabalho final	13-01-2026	60%