IATA's Asia Pacific regional office is based in Singapore and serves as the central point of contact for IATA's member airlines in the region. The regional office also maintains close ties with governments, their agencies, airports, air navigation service providers and regional industry organisations.

Its also provides servies to the IATA Asia Pacific country offices, in addtion to promoting and achieving IATA's 2009 industry priorities.

Asia Pacific Regional Priorities for 2009.

• Safety: Safety is our number one priority. The IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations ISAGO will be conducted throughout the region to improve safety while reducing redundant audits and ramp injuries and damage.
• IATA's environmental savings campaign: Working closely with key stakeholders , including the International Civial Aviation Organisation (ICAO), we are committed to reducing CO2 emissions through improvements in Air Traffic Management and ari traffic control procedures.
• Simplifying the Business : Launch Fast Travel and Baggage Improvement Programme in Asia Pacific in 2009. At the same time, promote higher usage of Bar Code Boarding Passes to achieve the 60% BCBP penetration globally in 2009, whilst expand IATA e-frieght to more locations in the region. Contact your StB coordinator for more information . 
• IATA Settlement Systems: Through cost savings initiatives and improved operational efficiencies, Asia Pacific aims to derive better unit costs in its handling of the Settlement Systems for member airlines. Managing the risk of financial defaults continues to be a key focus in 2009.  The  office is working towards greater operational efficiency by aligning its field operations throughout the region. BSP implementation is being planned for Vietnam and Laos, and CASS  implementation is planned for India and Pakistan.
• External costs: IATA drives cost reductions and continuous improvements in cost efficiencieson behalf of member airlines in 3 main areas: airport and air traffic control charges, fuel and taxation. Robust, effective independent economic regulation is needed to protect customer interests in the absence of market forces.

For more information on any of the above and other IATA industry issues and services contact the Asia Pacific regional office.