Flight operationsBilateral Air Services AgreementsAgreement Australia

Australia-Finland-Air Service Agreement


A Finland - Australia Air Services Agreement was initialled in June 1999. Some minor issues were
left open, and despite Finnish efforts Australia has not shown any active interest in dealing with them.
It has thus not been possible to sign the Agreement. Although the Agreement has not entered into force
it has interim effect. Active negotiations (horizontal mandate) between the Community and Australia are being pursued.

Designation principles

Multiple designation. A designation may be refused if 1) one Party is not satisfied that a designated airline is incorporated and has its principal place of business in the territory of designating Party, 2) in the event that the operator of an aircraft leased by a designated airline or does not hold an appropriate Air Operator´s Certificate acceptable to either Party.

Traffic rights for designated airlines of Finland

Route possibilities: Points in Finland - Intermediate points - Points in Australia - Points beyond. There are unrestricted 5th freedom rights at intermediate points and at beyond points in the South West Pacific. Unused traffic rights are available.

Capacity regime

Capacity entitlements to be decided by the aeronautical authorities. Present entitlements: In respect of combined passenger, cargo and mail services 2.800 seats in each direction per week for designated airlines of each Party. In respect of all-cargo services the designated airlines freely determine the frequency, capacity and aircraft type to be operated.

Tariff regime

Tariffs may be established by designated airlines based on commercial considerations in the marketplace. Intervention possibilities by authorities are limited to the application of competition and consumer law, specifically to the prevention of unreasonably discriminatory tariffs or practices, protecting consumers from tariffs that are unreasonably high or restrictive due to abuse of a dominant position, and protecting airlines from tariffs that are artificially low because of direct or indirect governmental subsidy or support.

This page has been updated in November 2005.