ACI calls outrageous the IATA call on airports to subsidise airlines’ recovery and force airports further into financial distress
IATA today painted a distorted and flawed picture of the airport industry, claiming that increases in charges at airports place the burden of the...
IATA calls outrageous an increase by $2.3 billion in airport and ANSP charges during a crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that planned increases in charges by airports and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) will stall recovery in...
The airline industry aims at net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 77th Annual General Meeting approved a resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by...
IATA: Governments’ response to Delta variant slams August domestic traffic demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel decelerated in August compared to July, as government actions in response...
IATA: Air cargo up 7.7% in August versus pre-COVID levels; capacity lagging demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released August 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend but...
Emirates becomes first airline to implement IATA Travel Pass across six continents
Emirates is the first airline to implement the International Air Transport Association's IATA Travel Pass solution on six continents as it rolls out this...
IATA: July passenger traffic boost, but well below pre-COVID levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but...
IATA: Strong cargo demand continues in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.As comparisons...
EU and UK Digital Covid Certificates recognised by IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded...
Airline industry statistics confirm 2020 was worst year on record
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects...
IATA: June air travel recovery continues to disappoint
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air...
IATA: Air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019)....
IATA: May air cargo 9.4% above pre-COVID levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.As comparisons...
Marginal improvements in May travel demand, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior...
Air France trials IATA Travel Pass on flights from New York and Barcelona to Paris CDG
A real-life trial started on 17 June 2021
Passengers testing IATA Travel Pass will experience a smooth travel journey while meeting all...
April travel demand a tale of 2 markets: Domestic recovery & international stagnation, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that domestic travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well...
Air Cargo up 12% in April compared to pre-COVID levels according to IATA figures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID...
IATA asks for aircraft operations not to suffer from political interference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to maintain the critical separation between politics and aviation safety...
European travel and tourism sector launches “Destination Summer” campaign and ask for a harmonised approach for the lifting of travel restrictions
Supporting the safe reopening of European Borders
Four leading industry associations are mobilising employees and individual travellers to urge policy-makers to coordinate and lift...
Rise in Spanish airport charges by operator AENA will damage economic recovery and jobs, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could...