IATA at the 7th ICAO Air Transport Conference

UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
IATA and ACI call for emerging UN tax rules to respect ICAO’s established framework for international aviation taxation. They argue that residence-based taxation and existing air services and double taxation agreements should be preserved, avoiding overlapping taxing rights, double taxation and unnecessary complexity for international air transport  
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Enabling Globally Interoperable Digital Identity
Digital identity can make air travel more seamless, secure and efficient as passenger numbers grow. IATA and ACI call on governments to recognize digital travel credentials, align national systems with ICAO and ISO standards, modernize pre-travel verification and work towards interoperable frameworks that function across borders rather than creating fragmented systems.

Connectivity, Competitiveness, and Economic Regulation
IATA argues that aviation regulation should be proportionate, responsive and based on robust evidence, with connectivity and competitiveness central to policymaking. It proposes that ICAO develop a practical Good Regulatory Practices toolkit, including cost-benefit analysis and impact assessment, alongside capacity-building to help governments apply the principles effectively.
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Protecting Consumers through Safe and Affordable Connectivity
Effective consumer protection should preserve choice, competition and affordable connectivity while ensuring passengers understand their rights and responsibilities. IATA proposes an ICAO Air Passenger Handbook providing standardized information throughout the journey and urges governments to safeguard the commercial and pricing freedoms that enable airlines to offer different products, services and fares.
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Rethinking SAF Policy
Scaling sustainable aviation fuel requires more than mandates. IATA calls for a broader transformation of energy systems, backed by coordinated and carefully sequenced government policies that stimulate supply, infrastructure and investment. Globally aligned policies should accelerate production while avoiding market distortions and creating an efficient, equitable and competitive global SAF market.
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Reaffirming the Vital Role of CORSIA
IATA calls on governments to reinforce CORSIA as the single global market-based mechanism for international aviation emissions. States should urgently increase the supply of eligible emissions units, implement CORSIA consistently and avoid overlapping national or regional measures that create additional burdens, duplication and potentially double-charge the same aviation emissions.
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Enhancing Regulatory Frameworks for Passenger Facilitation
Growing international travel requires secure, efficient and interoperable border processes. IATA urges consistent implementation of ICAO Annex 9, stronger cooperation between governments and industry, harmonized API and PNR requirements, and wider use of interoperable digital solutions. Governments, rather than airline staff, should retain responsibility for determining passenger admissibility.
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Economic Regulation, Infrastructure Costs, and Financing
Airports and air navigation providers often possess significant market power, making effective independent economic oversight essential. IATA calls for stronger implementation of ICAO charging principles, including cost-relatedness, transparency and consultation, alongside scrutiny of infrastructure investment. Regulation should protect users from inefficient costs while supporting predictable, demand-driven and sustainable infrastructure investment.
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