Applications for operations of commercial air services in excess of thirty (30) days are published in a Daily Newspaper and interested parties may lodge objections or representations. If the representations or objections are not considered to be frivolous, a hearing is arranged to consider the evidence in support of the publication and the objection.

Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the First Schedule to the Civil Aviation (Air Transport Licensing) Regulations 1966 sets out in detail the procedures for conducting a hearing.