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.

 

Next class

Airline Partnerships: Legal and Commercial Considerations

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
22 - 24 June, 2026
USD100 Early Bird | Register by Jun 01, 2026
Prices before tax | Class no: 2997256 English
USD 1,503
USD 1,961
Regular*
USD 2,190

Airline Partnerships: Legal and Commercial Considerations

United States, Miami (IATA)
21 - 23 September, 2026
20% Early Bird | Register by Jun 22, 2026
Prices before tax | Class no: 2997307 English
USD 1,282
USD 1,649
Regular*
USD 1,832

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.