ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to IATA passenger agency program.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-29 March 2007-ACCC: ACCC proposes to grant authorisation to IATA passenger agency program(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:29032007 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proposes to grant authorisation* to the International Air Transport Association for certain aspects of the IATA Passenger Agency Program on a transition basis, ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, said today.

The IATA Passenger Agency Program provides a system for the sale and distribution of air transport through travel agencies. The program was previously re-authorised in 2002. Authorisation for some aspects of the program ended in December 2006. IATA has sought an extension of authorisation for 18 months. "The ACCC accepts there are overall net benefits...