What Regulations Surround Flights To Antarctica?

Flying to Antarctica is not your regular commercial flight – with a population of only a few research stations and lots of penguins (not to mention the inhospitable, freezing climate), landing at one of the continent's limited airstrips requires several extra steps. Besides the operational challenges and adaptations flying to Antarctica entails, there are also strict regulations about conducting flights in the region. Here's a look at those regulations for flights to Antarctica and what you need to fly there.