Air travel recovery continues, reaching 99% of 2019 levels
In its latest data for November 2023, IATA reports that air travel demand topped 99 per cent of 2019 levels. IATA reports that the total traffic in November 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 29.7 per cent compared...
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Air Update — IATA, ITF Call For Support
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are calling for support from governments to the aviation industry, to protect jobs and ensure that air services can be...
IATA Releases 2019 Safety Report
IATA has releases its 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years. All major 2019 safety performance indicators improved compared to 2018 and to the average of the...
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An Open Letter To Agents From IATA
In an open letter to travel agents around the world, IATA’s director general and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac explains how the industry association is handling BSP during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, as well as its position on vouchers versus...
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IATA Applauds EU Suspension Of Slot Rules
IATA is welcoming the announcement by the European Commission (EC) granting the temporary suspension until June 2020 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for airport slots. The decision reflects the unprecedented situation facing the...