International Air Transport Association (IATA) : structure and legitimacy of its quasi international regulatory power / Lasantha Hettiarachchi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hettiarachchi, Lasantha, author.

Series:

Essential Air and Space Law Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International Air Transport Association.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 237 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

The Hague, Netherlands : Eleven International Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its quasi-international regulatory power within the aviation industry. It explores the structure, history, and rule-making authority of IATA, addressing disputes and regulatory challenges. The work evaluates the economic regulations and legitimacy of IATA's rules, highlighting their impact on airline consumers and the industry. It also delves into IATA's various programs, initiatives, and their contemporary relevance, including tariff coordination, passenger services, safety, and environmental initiatives. The book is aimed at scholars, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of aviation law, serving as both an academic resource and a practical guide to understanding IATA's role and regulatory framework. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview

1.1 Overview of International Air Transport Regulation

1.2 The Basis for a Logical and Transparent Regulatory Structure

1.3 Regulatory Interface and the Consumer

1.4 Economic Regulations and the Emergence of IATA

1.5 The Founding and History of IATA

1.6 Independence of IATA and Its Rule-Making

1.7 Rule-Making Structure

1.8 Hierarchy of Bodies Within IATA

1.8.1 The Act of Incorporation of IATA

1.8.2 IATA Articles of Association

1.8.3 The General Meeting and Board of Governors

1.8.4 The Director General of IATA

1.8.5 Amendment of Articles and Dissolution

1.8.6 Meetings of Members and the Board

1.8.7 IATA Traffic Conferences

1.8.8 Services Conferences (Passenger and Cargo)

1.8.9 Agency Conferences (Passengers and Cargo)

1.8.10 Tariff Coordinating Conferences

1.9 Early Functions of IATA

1.9.1 Agreeing on Fares and Rates

1.9.2 Traffic Documents

1.9.3 Interline Agreements

1.9.4 Administration of Sales Agents

Chapter 2 Rule-Making Authority and Regulatory History

2.1 Rule-Making Authority of IATA

2.2 Is the Legislative Authority of IATA 'Delegated'?

2.3 Tariff Coordination and Regulatory Oversight Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBook Central, viewed May 14, 2025).

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9789054549154

9054549157

OCLC:

1378937272