IATA challenges EU climate deal following ambitious airlines fuel tax proposal
The European Union’s executive Commission presented the ‘Fit for 55’ climate deal on July 14, 2021, which is…
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RwandAir, first African Airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
Following a statement issued by the airline on Tuesday, February 23rd, RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, will…
African aviation leaders call for a coordinated Industry restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International – Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation…
COVID tests: stuck between high airfares & frauds
The IATA Director General calls high COVID-19 testing fees an “economic emergency” and a threat to a smooth…
IATA’s Willie Walsh deplores COVID-19 test profiteering
Speaking at the World Aviation Festival virtual event, newly-appointed IATA director Willie Walsh commented on the current situation…
IATA sees no sign of recovery, as air travel numbers plunge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it saw no indication of aviation recovery, as the COVID-19…
Air New Zealand to test IATA travel pass on Auckland-Sydney route
On February 22, 2021, Air New Zealand announced the plan to test International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) travel…
Etihad and Emirates to launch digital IATA travel pass
Etihad Airways and Emirates airline stepped into a partnership with the International Air Transport Association to launch the…
ANA makes first Japanese airline to join IATA’s diversity program
Japan’s largest air carrier All Nippon Airlines joins the 25by2025 diversity program by the International Air Transport Association’s…
Middle East airlines prospects in 2021 by IATA
IATA estimates the demand in the Middle East to pick up by 43% in 2021. However, airlines from…
Rise and fall of most connected cities: top 10 of 2020
The ongoing pandemic reordered cities’ air connectivity rankings. While declined traffic affects all markets, there are no winners. The…
IATA nominates former CEO of IAG to take leading role
Willie Walsh, the former Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), would be nominated as the new…
IATA: Aviation industry to end 2020 with $118 billion loss
As the current crisis continues, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a worsening forecast for the airline…
IATA warns: travel restrictions might hamper vaccine distribution
Recent positive developments on COVID-19 vaccine trials prompt talks on problems of vaccine distribution logistics. Air cargo operators…
IAG Cargo joins IATA Net Rates platform, looks for benefits
IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG), entered a collaboration with IATA Net Rates,…
For airlines, only option to move forward is testing
As the aviation industry came apart at its seams, airlines are now trying to grasp the situation. While…
Average airline cash reserves warn of impending crisis
Despite the best efforts of governments to grant aid to a struggling aviation industry, a cash crisis is…
Why private jets will ensure death of First Class
Throughout the 20th century, especially the first half of it, traveling on board an aircraft was the epitome…