Bangladesh, Aug. 2 -- The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued the joint appeal, urging alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and global best practices.

API and PNR systems give governments passenger data ahead of travel, which helps strengthen border security, aid law enforcement, and ease the movement of legitimate travelers.

The three bodies said African states must implement these systems within clear legal and operational frameworks built on four clear legal and operational frameworks.

The first is legality, meaning states should set up a legal framework matching international API a...