No single airline, no matter the size, can serve every point in the world. This is why the multilateral interline system benefits all parties:
- Airlines are able to reach markets to which they do not operate directly and generate extra revenue in the process. Market destinations can be added quickly and efficiently.
- Consumers appreciate more choices and greater convenience, with worldwide travel options with one ticket, in one currency, and in one transaction with their luggage checked all the way through.
Multilateral Interline System today
- As of January 2007, IATA members are no longer assessed a fee for participating in IATA tariff coordination.
- For the last 50 years, IATA has provided the forum to create government-approved multilateral interline fares by administering the tariff coordination process. More on the multilateral interline system today...
But the immunity from competition laws under which the system was operating is being scaled back in many parts of the world.
Multilateral Interline System tomorrow
Establishing a new, convenient interline system that meets the competition concerns is crucial to continue offering passengers the flexibility and convenience of interlining, and is essential for the viability of the global air transport. More on the multilateral interline system tomorrow...