Somalia’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation stated that the restoration of the IATA-BSP (Billing and Settlement Plan)—an international airline ticketing system—marks a significant step toward developing the aviation business and strengthening financial transparency in the country.
The Minister made these remarks during an event launching the reinstatement of the IATA-BSP system, noting that it will bolster confidence among international airlines and travel agencies.
He attributed this achievement to the collaboration between government institutions, international partners, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing Somalia’s aviation sector, and he extended his congratulations to everyone who contributed to its implementation.
Meanwhile, the Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Moallin Hassan, stated that the partnership between Somalia and IATA has played a vital role in improving the management of the country’s airspace, establishing new flight routes, and increasing government revenue. Ahmed Ma’allin Hassan noted that IATA assisted Somalia in transitioning from air classification category G to category A, pointing out that this shift was part of broader efforts to modernize civil aviation services.
He further explained that a system developed by IATA for collecting fees from aircraft using Somali airspace was subsequently adopted by many other countries globally, contributing to the improvement of processes for collecting and transferring funds to governments.
The reinstatement of the IATA-BSP system is expected to streamline payment and settlement procedures for airline tickets, while also strengthening the integration of airlines and travel agencies in Somalia with the international market.
