IATA suspends Kenya’s Fly540 from using its BSP

January 11, 2021: IATA has suspended Fly540, low-cost carrier in Kenya, from using its electronic Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) with immediate effect, due to undisclosed reasons.

In a statement it said, “BSP travel agents must immediately suspend all ticketing activities on behalf of Fly540, including the use of automated systems for processing of refunds or other transactions on behalf of Fly540.”

IATA has also ordered all travel agents to cease issuing tickets and receiving payments on behalf of Fly540.

The airline intends to take legal action against IATA.