THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action by the UK and the European Union to avoid a 'no-deal Brexit,' reports American Shipper.
'There are no fallback agreements such as the WTO framework available in a no-deal Brexit scenario,' said IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac.
'The risks of not addressing these issues could mean chaos for travellers and interrupted supply chains,' he said.
This follows the release of an IATA-commissioned study of the effects of the Britain leaving the European Union on airlines flying to and from the UK.
'The goal should be a comprehensive air services agreement that does not step backwards from the connectivity existing today,' Mr de Juniac said.
'But with the possibility of a no-deal Brexit still on the table this late in the game, it is now essential that the EU and UK civil aviation authorities plan for contingency arrangements to maintain a minimum level of connectivity, which is vital for people and for business. This has to be one of the most important Brexit considerations.
IATA also is calling for Britain to remain in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) at least as a third country member.
'There are no fallback agreements such as the WTO framework available in a no-deal Brexit scenario,' said IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac.
'The risks of not addressing these issues could mean chaos for travellers and interrupted supply chains,' he said.
This follows the release of an IATA-commissioned study of the effects of the Britain leaving the European Union on airlines flying to and from the UK.
'The goal should be a comprehensive air services agreement that does not step backwards from the connectivity existing today,' Mr de Juniac said.
'But with the possibility of a no-deal Brexit still on the table this late in the game, it is now essential that the EU and UK civil aviation authorities plan for contingency arrangements to maintain a minimum level of connectivity, which is vital for people and for business. This has to be one of the most important Brexit considerations.
IATA also is calling for Britain to remain in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) at least as a third country member.