Airline Partnerships: Legal and Commercial Considerations

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About the course

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

IATA Airline Partnerships: Legal & Commercial Considerations aviation training course

Gain a solid understanding of how airlines collaborate through cooperative arrangements and the impact these partnerships have on day-to-day operations. Explore the key differences between various types of agreements to see how they shape connectivity, efficiency, and the passenger experience.

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Course Code: LRC016VEEN02

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Recommended level is entry-level and intermediate.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

 

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Airline Partnerships: Legal and Commercial Considerations

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
23 - 25 March, 2026
Register before Mar 02, 2026 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 02 Mar to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 2899145
English
USD 1,503
USD 1,961
Regular*
USD 2,190

Airline Partnerships: Legal and Commercial Considerations

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
22 - 24 June, 2026
Register before Mar 22, 2026 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 01 Jun to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 2997256
English
USD 1,282
USD 1,649
Regular*
USD 1,832

Airline Partnerships: Legal and Commercial Considerations

United States, Miami (IATA)
21 - 23 September, 2026
Register before Mar 21, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 31 Aug to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Please note our Payment options and find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
Class no: 2997307
English
USD 1,202
USD 1,546
Regular*
USD 1,718

What you will learn

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Identify the basics of airline cooperative arrangements
  • Identify the main issues and characteristics of airline partnership agreements
  • Review the regulatory framework, standards and requirements for airline cooperative arrangements
  • Review and examine interline and code-share agreements through examining sample agreements

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:
  • Chicago Convention
  • Traffic Rights: Freedoms of Air
  • Air Services Agreements
  • Interline
  • Codeshare
  • Blocked Space
  • Alliances
  • Joint Venture
  • FFPs

Activities

  • Interactive sessions
  • Exercises and case studies
  • Multiple-choice exam

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:
  • Professional Airline Managers
  • Airport and other aviation professionals who deal with airline contractual issues
  • Legal professionals who want more knowledge in the aviation and airline fields
  • Aeropolitical managers and staff

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.