IATA boss expresses concern about European Air Traffic Control performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of European Air Traffic Control:“Last...
RwandAir’s CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo elected Chairwoman of IATA Board of Governors
Istanbul - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo has assumed her duties as Chair of the IATA...
Aviation leaders assemble in Istanbul for IATA’s 79th AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The event...
Travel demand continues strong in April; domestic traffic fully recovered, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April.Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or...
IATA: Air cargo demand decline slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous...
US proposed passenger compensation rule will raise costs but not solve delays, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Biden Administration's decision to mandate airlines to provide...
IATA: Air travel growth continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023.Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger...
Air cargo declines moderate in March, says IATA
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2023 global air cargo markets showing a continued decline against previous year’s...
Air travel growth continues in February, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results.Total traffic in February 2023...
IATA: Air cargo shows signs of improvement in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2023 on global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic...
IATA applauds Dutch court decision to halt Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight cuts
Court Decision to Halt Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts is ‘Reprieve’ for Passengers, Airlines, and the Dutch EconomyThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively...
Passenger demand recovery continued in December 2022, reaching 68.5% of pre-pandemic level for the full year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year.Total traffic in...
IATA: Air cargo closes 2022 near pre-pandemic levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant...
Aviation industry welcomes pause on rollout of new border system for EU
ACI EUROPE, A4E, ERA and IATA welcome the decision to postpone the implementation of the EU’s new smart border system for non-EU nationals (i.e....
IATA: Passenger recovery continues in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers...
IATA: Air cargo demand softens in November 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand softened as economic headwinds persist.Global demand,...
European airlines and airports lament EU recommendations on passengers travelling from China
Airlines represented by A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association), together with airports represented by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), lament...
IATA denounces “ineffective” COVID-19 testing for passengers from China
International trade association IATA is disappointed that several countries reinstate COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China. "Even though the virus is...
Arriving at the airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is closer to reality with new IATA industry standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step...
IATA expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023
Economic Outlook & State of the IndustryThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023...