Art. 8 Verdrag inzake luchtdiensten tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en de Republiek Sudan, Fair Competition

Verdrag inzake luchtdiensten tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en de Republiek Sudan

1. Each Contracting Party shall allow a fair and equal opportunity for each Designated Airline to compete in providing the International Air Service governed by this Agreement.

2. Each Contracting Party shall take all appropriate action within its jurisdiction to eliminate all forms of discrimination or unfair competitive practices adversely affecting the competitive position of a Designated Airline of the other Contracting Party.

3. Each Contracting Party shall allow each Designated Airline to determine the frequency and Capacity of the International Air Services it offers based upon commercial considerations in the marketplace. Consistent with this right, neither Contracting Party shall unilaterally limit the volume of traffic, frequency or regularity of service, or the aircraft type(s) operated by the Designated Airline(s) of the other Contracting Party, except as may be required for customs, technical, operational, or environmental reasons under uniform conditions consistent with Article 15 of the Convention.

4. Neither Party shall impose on the other Party’s Designated Airline(s) an uplift ratio, no-objection fee, or any other requirement with respect to Capacity, frequency or traffic that would be inconsistent with the purposes of this Agreement.