The Legal Committee is one of the IATA Industry Committees established by the Director General , subject to the approval of the Board of Governors. The role of the Industry Committees is to work closely with IATA management, advising on campaigns, policy issues or questions associated with the operation of industry programmes and to advise the Board on Industry issues, reporting through the Director General.
The Legal Committee acts as advisor to the Board of Governors, the Director General and other relevant IATA bodies on legal matters affecting member airlines. The mandate of the Legal Committee, established by the Director General, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors follows The Committee
- acts as an advocate for the air transport industry
- advises on the legal aspects of IATA Conference issues and services operated by IATA on behalf of the industry
- provides advice to IATA with respect to outside counsel
- advises and consents to litigation conducted by IATA on behalf of the industry
- advises IATA on matters related to the development of international law
- takes other action as necessary and appropriate
Appointments to the Legal Committee take into consideration industry expertise, potential contribution to the Committee's work, regional representation and the views of the Committee members. Appointments are for a renewable periods of up to two years and are subject to approval of the Board of Governors.
A list of current members of the Legal Committee is posted on the private site.
Private Site
The private site is a repository of items of interest for legal officials of IATA Members. Agenda items for the meeting of the Legal Forum are also posted on the private site, along with copies of periodic updates. For access, please contact us by email at LegalCommittee@iata.org. Please note that access is available only to IATA Members.
To apply for access please contact us by email at LegalCommittee@iata.org