United

IATA applies for extension

Saturday, 21 June 2008
IATA has applied for a three month extension to finalise its response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in regard to the current authorisation (immunity) for the operation of the Australian Cargo Agency Program.

IATA is understood to have made several amendments and changes — with its airline members — to make the program operate without immunity and still not contravene or be open to dispute within Australian trade practice law.
The program will still incorporate the CASS payment system, but there may be some amendments to remove anti-competitive elements.

Airline members of IATA worldwide will now decide whether to approve the proposed response. It will then be submitted to the ACCC and if approved by the ACCC, the current immunity will be removed.
The IATA Cargo Executive Council and ACCC would then monitor the program and ensure that competition was maintained.

HACTL
Cathay Cargo
United

IATA applies for extension

Saturday, 21 June 2008
IATA has applied for a three month extension to finalise its response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in regard to the current authorisation (immunity) for the operation of the Australian Cargo Agency Program.

IATA is understood to have made several amendments and changes — with its airline members — to make the program operate without immunity and still not contravene or be open to dispute within Australian trade practice law.
The program will still incorporate the CASS payment system, but there may be some amendments to remove anti-competitive elements.

Airline members of IATA worldwide will now decide whether to approve the proposed response. It will then be submitted to the ACCC and if approved by the ACCC, the current immunity will be removed.
The IATA Cargo Executive Council and ACCC would then monitor the program and ensure that competition was maintained.

HACTL
Cathay Cargo
HACTL
Cathay Cargo