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2012 Subscription Prices
PAT product prices for 2012 are now available for Airlines, Travel Agents and Training Institutes. Please refer to the relevant Airline, Travel Agent or Training Institute home page for further information.
 

The first phase of airline passenger protections take effect!
New consumer protections for airline passengers established by the U.S. DOT came into effect on 24 August 2011. Subscribe now to the PAT and find out what are the new terms for Denied Boarding Compensation and Tarmac Delays published in Chapter 8 (8.12) and some additional future changes in Chapter 7 of the PAT General Rules book.

 

Industry Baggage Changes
With the expiry of traditional baggage standards (Weight and Piece Systems, IATA Baggage Resolutions 300 and 301) at the end of March 2011, a new baggage rule selection criteria, IATA Baggage Resolution 302, became effective on 01 April 2011. From April 2011 PAT General Rules book the selection criteria can be found published in paragraphs 3.3 to 3.4. Likewise, clarifications and examples concerning the interpretation of the US DOT Reservations are also included. During the first phase of the automation of baggage rules, most Global Distribution Systems offer carriers' free baggage allowance. However, excess baggage charges will have to be developed at a later stage. Consequently, the Passenger Air Tariff welcomes carrier contributions to this chapter.

 
Training News
PAT is used in support of IATA Fares and Ticketing courses. To see pictures from the latest courses held in Xiamen, Beijing-China, Singapore and Vienna-Austria go to the Training News page
 
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