<h1>IATA Criticizes India's GST on Overseas Air Tickets, Citing ICAO Norm Violation and Impact on Airline Competitiveness.</h1> The International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief criticized India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on overseas air tickets, citing it as a violation of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) norms and a factor weakening airline competitiveness. The GST rates are 5% for economy and 12% for business class tickets. The IATA, representing over 280 airlines, including Indian carriers, expressed additional concerns about high jet fuel prices, infrastructure issues, and airport privatization. Despite these challenges, India's aviation sector is expected to grow significantly, with projections of 500 million trips by 2037, following a period of sustained double-digit growth.