19. Granting of licences to designated airlines
Where negotiations are concluded between the Government and the government of another country for an air services agreement, the Board, in considering an application by a designated airline of that country under that agreement for an air transport licence or permit, shall in particular, have regard to whether that airline is fit, willing and able to operate the proposed service and shall not, except in so far as the Minister may otherwise direct, have regard to any of the matters mentioned in sections 16 and 17.