African airlines reject API, PNR charges

African airlines and their industry representatives have rejected attempts to charge airlines and passengers for government-run Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record systems, arguing that border security is the responsibility of states. The African Airlines Association, Airlines Association of Southern Africa, and International Air Transport Association support the deployment of these systems but warn that the cost should not be passed on to travellers or carriers through additional charges.

The associations state that governments should fund the systems as part of their border-security responsibilities and emphasized adherence to ICAO standards and other internationally recognised practices.

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