Section 1

A. Prior to such time as both Parties agree that designated airlines of the Parties may exercise fully all rights specified in paragraph 3 of Article 8 of the Agreement, the designated airlines of one Party shall have the right to select agents authorized in accordance with national laws and regulations for ground handling and fuel supply services in the territory of the other Party; provided that pending such agreement, designated airlines of one Party may exercise in the territory of the other Party all rights specified in paragraph 3 of Article 8 of the Agreement to the maximum extent permitted by the law of such other Party, and in any event to the maximum extent permitted to any other airline of any nationality other than the national airlines of such other Party.

B. The Parties agree that the availability of ground handling and fuel services to the airlines of both Parties shall be on a non-discriminatory basis. Each Party may request the assistance of the other Party, on behalf of its airline or airlines, concerning regulations which may be imposed by state or local governments or authorities. In response to such a request, the other Party shall bring the views of the requesting Party to the attention of the relevant governmental unit or authority and urge that those views be given appropriate consideration.