IATA statement on restrictions on electronic items by TSA
?A number of IATA's member airlines have been contacted by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with regards to restrictions on electronic items that...
IATA: July air cargo demand stable, capacity remains constrained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July showing air cargo demand is stable but at lower...
Another strong year for air travel demand in 2016, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.3% compared...
Korean Air to host 75th IATA AGM in Seoul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Korean Air will host the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit...
Strong airline profits continue – Labour, fuel and supplier costs on the rise, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2017 industry profitability outlook upwards. Airlines are expected to report a $31.4 billion profit (up from...
IATA: 2017 marked by strong passenger demand, record load factor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2017 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) for the year...
IATA announces leadership changes
Walsh to chair Board of Governors; de Juniac confirmed as DG and CEO
Dublin - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at...
IATA: Air cargo peak season off to slow start, annual demand down 3.5% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne-kilometres (FTKs), decreased by 3.5%...
IATA announces 2023 as safest year for global aviation by various measures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that 2023 was the safest year for global aviation across multiple parameters, according to its Annual...
IATA: Impact of COVID-19 on African aviation and economies is worsening
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new data indicating that the impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s aviation industry and economies has worsened sharply...
IATA: Moderating demand trend continues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose...
US-China trade war weighs heavily on air cargo, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne-kilometres (FTKs), contracted by 3.9%...
IATA criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19...
IATA calls for passenger face covering and crew masks instead of economically unsustainable social distancing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for the crew while onboard aircraft as a...
Passenger demand up 21.5% in February, says IATA
The air travel industry is recovering well in 2024, with passenger demand up 21.5% in February compared to the same month last year. This...
IATA: Passenger demand plunges in March as travel restrictions take hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or...
IATA statement on Brussels terror attacks
?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed outrage at today’s attacks in Brussels and offered its sympathies to the victims and their families and...
Airlines decry lack of leadership and clarity from European Commission recommendations on use of travel vouchers during COVID-19
The lack of leadership from the EC will not alleviate and could even contribute to the financial distress of airlines and the wider...
IATA: Air cargo essential to fight against COVID-19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the...
IATA: January passenger demand growth slows on temporary factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2018 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 4.6% compared...