https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/iata/ Iata News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:33:56+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pika-aero-and-dgm-france-win-2026-iata-cbta-center-innovation-award/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pika-aero-and-dgm-france-win-2026-iata-cbta-center-innovation-award/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pika Aero and DGM France were each recognized as winners of this year’s IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Best Innovation Award. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:10:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-evergreen-air-cargo-services-and-evergreen-airline-services-corp.-e/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-evergreen-air-cargo-services-and-evergreen-airline-services-corp.-e/ EVA Air, Evergreen Air Cargo Services (EGAC) and Evergreen Airline Services Corp. (EGAS), which collectively obtained CEIV Lithium Batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in January this year, have once again joined forces to earn dual professional certifications for CEIV Fresh and CEIV Live Animals, becoming one of the few airline systems worldwide to simultaneously hold three accreditations across airline operations, cargo warehousing, and ground handling services. This achievement highlights EVA Air and its affiliated service companies’ strong integration capabilities and international-level service quality in special cargo transportation. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/3.6-air-passenger-growth-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/3.6-air-passenger-growth-in-september/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:45:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-statement-on-uk-governments-heathrow-expansion-announcement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-statement-on-uk-governments-heathrow-expansion-announcement/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the UK Government’s renewed commitment to unlocking economic growth, enhancing global connectivity, and supporting trade and tourism by expanding Heathrow Airport, the country’s primary hub. “The government’s long-term goal to stimulate the economy by expanding global connectivity with a Heathrow expansion is spot on. However, the political haste to move quickly to capture the economic benefit of construction will seriously handicap the UK in the long term if it fails to build something that is affordable. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:05:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-expectations-for-42nd-icao-assembly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-expectations-for-42nd-icao-assembly/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has accepted 14 working papers authored by IATA covering a wide range of topics for the Assembly’s consideration. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:08:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cabin-bag-proposal-meddling-in-issues-meps-dont-understand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cabin-bag-proposal-meddling-in-issues-meps-dont-understand/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accused the European Parliament of meddling in operational and commercial issues that it doesn’t understand, following moves to make cabin luggage allowance obligatory, regardless of whether the passenger needs it or not. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:24:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/willie-walsh-on-the-future-of-middle-east-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/willie-walsh-on-the-future-of-middle-east-aviation/ The Middle East continues to emerge as a global aviation powerhouse, thanks to a confluence of favorable geography, government support, and significant infrastructure investment. According to Willie Walsh, Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the region’s success is the result of strategic coordination between governments and airlines, robust infrastructure development, and the creation of both strong hub connectivity and origin-destination traffic. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:32:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-chairman-prof.-ahmet-bolat-re-elected-to-the-iata-board-of/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-chairman-prof.-ahmet-bolat-re-elected-to-the-iata-board-of/ Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a second term during the IATA’s 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi. During his three-year tenure, Prof. Bolat will continue to contribute to the global aviation vision and represent the industry among other leading aviation executives. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:40:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-profitability-to-strengthen-slightly-in-2025-despite-headwinds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-profitability-to-strengthen-slightly-in-2025-despite-headwinds/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:11:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-reports-13.6-rise-in-african-airlines-international-passenger-demand-i/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-reports-13.6-rise-in-african-airlines-international-passenger-demand-i/ African airlines saw a 13.6% rise in international passenger demand in April 2025 compared to April 2024, showing steady recovery and growth in Africa’s aviation market amid a global rebound. This data was obtained from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s April 2025 report, which also showed African carriers increased international passenger capacity by 8.9% year-on-year. Despite this growth, Africa recorded the lowest load factor among regions at 76.3%, meaning fewer than eight in ten seats on international flights were filled. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:40:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-leaders-assemble-for-iata-agm-in-delhi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-leaders-assemble-for-iata-agm-in-delhi/ Leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) taking place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-ground-handling-conference-2025-to-focus-on-people/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-ground-handling-conference-2025-to-focus-on-people/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve performance. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:53:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-air-passenger-demand-reaches-record-high-in-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-air-passenger-demand-reaches-record-high-in-2024/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. The overall load factor reached 83.5%, a record for full-year traffic. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:42:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-outpayce-help-airlines-accept-account-to-account-payments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-outpayce-help-airlines-accept-account-to-account-payments/ IATA Pay is an alternative account-to-account form of payment for travellers to pay for air tickets purchased online by directly debiting their bank account. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:21:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asia-pacific-tourism-recovery-a-mixed-picture-but-visa-easing-and-more-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asia-pacific-tourism-recovery-a-mixed-picture-but-visa-easing-and-more-air/ Experts convened by PATA also show that digitalisation, localisation, seamless travel payments and tourism aligned to values are redefining the new Asia Pacific tourism landscape Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:35:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blocked-funds-drop-to-1.8-billion-with-major-clearance-in-nigeria-challenge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blocked-funds-drop-to-1.8-billion-with-major-clearance-in-nigeria-challenge/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of April stood at approximately $1.8 billion, a reduction of $708 million (28%) since December 2023. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:39:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/iata-annual-general-meeting-arrives-in-dubai-for-80th-anniversary-showcase/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/iata-annual-general-meeting-arrives-in-dubai-for-80th-anniversary-showcase/ Fast-growing tourism destination, Dubai, is set to welcome the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting this week, as the aviation industry comes together for its annual showcase. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:52:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-demand-up-11-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-demand-up-11-in-april/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 11.0% compared to April 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 9.6% year-on-year. The April load factor was 82.4% (+1.0ppt compared to April 2023). Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:47:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-leaders-assemble-in-dubai-for-iatas-80th-agm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-leaders-assemble-in-dubai-for-iatas-80th-agm/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (June 2-4 2024). Thu, 30 May 2024 15:06:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-cargo-demand-continues-strong-growth-into-q2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-cargo-demand-continues-strong-growth-into-q2/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets showing strong annual growth in demand into the second quarter (Q2). Thu, 30 May 2024 05:51:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-calls-for-deeper-understanding-of-aviation-contrails-climate-impact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-calls-for-deeper-understanding-of-aviation-contrails-climate-impact/ IATA has issued a compelling call to deepen understanding of aviation contrails and their climate impact, emphasizing the critical need for effective mitigation measures. The newly released report highlights significant gaps in knowledge regarding contrail formation, persistence, and their specific climate effects, urging collaborative efforts to address these uncertainties. Thu, 02 May 2024 06:27:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-disappointed-with-new-us-dot-consumer-protection-rules/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-disappointed-with-new-us-dot-consumer-protection-rules/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is disappointed with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s two new broad consumer protection rules which by far exceed DOT’s authority to regulate the deregulated airline industry. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:41:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-urges-pakistan-and-bangladesh-to-release-airline-revenues-citing-sever/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-urges-pakistan-and-bangladesh-to-release-airline-revenues-citing-sever/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Pakistan and Bangladesh to promptly release airline revenues totaling over $720 million that are being held in violation of international agreements. With $399 million trapped in Pakistan and $323 million in Bangladesh, airlines face significant challenges in repatriating earnings crucial for operational expenses such as lease agreements and fuel. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:23:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-demand-up-21.5-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-demand-up-21.5-in-february/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February 2023). Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:24:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-smart-freight-centre-collaborate-to-standardize-air-cargo-emission/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-smart-freight-centre-collaborate-to-standardize-air-cargo-emission/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have teamed up to enhance CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments, marking a significant stride in global decarbonization efforts within the air transport sector. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:09:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-chief-reflects-on-aviations-past-present-and-future-at-industry-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-chief-reflects-on-aviations-past-present-and-future-at-industry-event/ At a recent industry event, the Chief of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) provided insights into the aviation industry’s trajectory, emphasizing the progress and challenges faced in recent years. Reflecting on the industry’s recovery post-pandemic, he highlighted strong domestic market performance and gradual international market improvement. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:42:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-commits-to-safety-leadership-charter-by-joining-iatas-safety-initi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-commits-to-safety-leadership-charter-by-joining-iatas-safety-initi/ RwandAir, one of Africa’s prominent airlines, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter, becoming the second African airline to do so after Ethiopian Airlines. The IATA Safety Leadership Charter focuses on strengthening organizational safety culture, aligning with IATA’s Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) under the “Focus Africa” initiative. Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:32:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-travel-reaches-99-of-2019-levels-as-recovery-continues-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-travel-reaches-99-of-2019-levels-as-recovery-continues-in-november/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:35:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-earns-iata-recertification-for-perishable-cargo-handling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-earns-iata-recertification-for-perishable-cargo-handling/ Singapore Airlines (SIA) has achieved recertification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its handling of perishable products through its Singapore hub. The three-year re-certification, effective from February 1, 2024, is based on IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations, acknowledging SIA’s ongoing commitment to the highest food safety standards in the air freight industry and the prevention of food waste in the supply chain. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:18:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-air-cargo-demand-surges-with-8.3-growth-in-november-2023-shows-iata/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-air-cargo-demand-surges-with-8.3-growth-in-november-2023-shows-iata/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a substantial year-on-year growth of 8.3% in global air cargo demand for November 2023, marking the strongest growth in nearly two years, albeit partially due to a weaker November 2022. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:14:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-ceo-engr.-badr-al-meer-elected-to-iata-board-of-governors-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-ceo-engr.-badr-al-meer-elected-to-iata-board-of-governors-and/ Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Group, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA represents approximately 320 airlines worldwide, encompassing 83% of total air traffic, and advocates for the interests of the global airline industry. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:58:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-arc-extend-direct-data-solutions-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-arc-extend-direct-data-solutions-partnership/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have extended their Direct Data Solutions (DDS) partnership, which offers subscribing airlines the most comprehensive global set of airline sales, market and itinerary data. Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:33:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/progress-towards-aviation-industrys-commitment-to-passengers-with-disabilit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/progress-towards-aviation-industrys-commitment-to-passengers-with-disabilit/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showing significant satisfaction levels among passengers who used special assistance services: 80% of travelers using special assistance services said that their expectations were met. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-secures-more-data-contributors-for-co2-connect/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-secures-more-data-contributors-for-co2-connect/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be adding further airlines and airline groups as data contributors to its CO2 Connect emissions calculator, hence improving the quality and accuracy of the tool. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 06:50:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-achieves-iata-environmental-management-certification-leading-the-way/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-achieves-iata-environmental-management-certification-leading-the-way/ dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’ (IATA) environmental management certification as a recognition of its unwavering commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sun, 24 Sep 2023 06:04:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-expresses-concern-over-reduction-in-amsterdam-schiphol-slots-starting/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-expresses-concern-over-reduction-in-amsterdam-schiphol-slots-starting/ The International Air Transport Association reacted to confirmation from the Dutch Slot coordinator at Amsterdam Schiphol of the reductions in slots from Summer 2024. Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:42:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-announces-theme-and-co-host-airline-for-world-financial-symposium-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-announces-theme-and-co-host-airline-for-world-financial-symposium-and/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ”Value Creation – Unlock the Potential” will be the theme of the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 25-26 October 2023 in Chicago, USA, with United Airlines as the co-host airline. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:13:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-aviation-associations-urge-postponement-of-controversial-schi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-aviation-associations-urge-postponement-of-controversial-schi/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airlines for America (A4A), European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and European Regions Airline Association (ERA) warned that the proposed cuts to flight numbers at Schiphol airport must not proceed under the leadership of a caretaker government. Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:08:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-achieves-iata-environmental-certifications-demonstrating-commitmen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-achieves-iata-environmental-certifications-demonstrating-commitmen/ Emirates has reinforced its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications. Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:17:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/afraa-to-join-focus-africa-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/afraa-to-join-focus-africa-initiative/ Enhancing Aviation’s Economic Contribution to the Continent Sat, 26 Aug 2023 08:13:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-air-travel-continues-to-rebound-june-2023-sees-31-increase-in-passen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-air-travel-continues-to-rebound-june-2023-sees-31-increase-in-passen/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:32:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-receives-iata-airline-retailing-maturity-arm-index-recognition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-receives-iata-airline-retailing-maturity-arm-index-recognition/ Aer Lingus has today announced that it has been granted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Airline Retailing Maturity” status as an airline, under the ARM index Program. This status recognises that Aer Lingus has a shared goal of modern retailing with our travel agency partners. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:49:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-cargo-receives-iatas-ceiv-lithium-batteries-certification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-cargo-receives-iatas-ceiv-lithium-batteries-certification/ The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:50:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-day-2023-kicks-off-in-hong-kong-gathering-global-industry-leaders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-day-2023-kicks-off-in-hong-kong-gathering-global-industry-leaders/ Aviation Day 2023, a signature conference for the global aviation industry, kicked off in Hong Kong. Co-hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the two-day event held at AsiaWorld Expo was attended by more than 1,000 aviation industry professionals from around the world. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:32:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-to-host-world-safety-and-operations-conference-wsoc-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-to-host-world-safety-and-operations-conference-wsoc-2023/ Vietnam Airlines is honored to be the host airline of the 2023 World Aviation Safety and Operations Conference organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:16:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proposed-night-flight-ban-at-brussels-airport-should-be-scrapped/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proposed-night-flight-ban-at-brussels-airport-should-be-scrapped/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized its opposition to a proposed ban on night flights at Brussels Zaventem airport. The proposal is premature as it ignores Belgium’s international obligations under the Balanced Approach to noise, including bilateral air service agreements and which is also enshrined in EU law. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 06:56:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-announces-inaugural-world-safety-and-operations-conference-in-hanoi-vi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-announces-inaugural-world-safety-and-operations-conference-in-hanoi-vi/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-21 September 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:42:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/addressing-north-american-air-traffic-control-shortcomings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/addressing-north-american-air-traffic-control-shortcomings/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of the United States and Canadian air traffic control (ATC) organizations. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:37:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-takes-presidency-of-iata-aviation-security-committee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-takes-presidency-of-iata-aviation-security-committee/ Bader bin Saleh Alsagri, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative at ICAO has been named as the new president of the UN organisation’s aviation security committee Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flutterwave-joins-with-iata-to-simplify-payments-for-airlines-serving-afric/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flutterwave-joins-with-iata-to-simplify-payments-for-airlines-serving-afric/ Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:20:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-aviation-impact-accelerator-partner-to-accelerate-aviation-sectors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-aviation-impact-accelerator-partner-to-accelerate-aviation-sectors/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international industry-academia partnership based at the University of Cambridge, announced a collaboration to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:04:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-statement-on-schiphol-airport-capacity-cuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-statement-on-schiphol-airport-capacity-cuts/ We are disappointed by the decision of the Dutch Appeal Court to overturn a court decision which found the Dutch Government’s experimental regulation to reduce capacity at Schiphol in violation of its obligations under the Balanced Approach. Sat, 08 Jul 2023 08:20:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/successful-conclusion-to-iata-wings-of-change-americas-2023-in-mexico-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/successful-conclusion-to-iata-wings-of-change-americas-2023-in-mexico-city/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully hosted the 13th edition of Wings of Change Americas (WOCA 2023), bringing this keynote aviation conference to Mexico for the first time. Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:17:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-releases-industry-net-zero-tracking-methodology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-releases-industry-net-zero-tracking-methodology/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:14:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-cargo-demand-remains-weak-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-cargo-demand-remains-weak-in-may/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2023 global air cargo markets showing weak market conditions. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:10:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-revises-hong-kong-aviation-recovery-to-year-end-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-revises-hong-kong-aviation-recovery-to-year-end-2024/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labor crunch in the aviation sector. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:37:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/winner-of-the-iata-and-aws-diversity-inclusion-datathon-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/winner-of-the-iata-and-aws-diversity-inclusion-datathon-announced/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that SMBC Aviation Capital is the winner of the first IATA and AWS Diversity & Inclusion Datathon. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:49:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-launches-world-sustainability-symposium/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-launches-world-sustainability-symposium/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on 3-4 October. With governments now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions, in seven key areas: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:32:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/xiamen-airlines-airbus-in-tie-up-to-advance-sustainable-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/xiamen-airlines-airbus-in-tie-up-to-advance-sustainable-development/ On June 21, Xiamen Airlines and Airbus announced a strategic partnership focused on sustainable development during the Paris Air Show. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:47:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-launches-program-to-improve-aviation-safety-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-launches-program-to-improve-aviation-safety-in-africa/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident rate across Africa as part of the Focus Africa initiative. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:49:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-associations-join-together-to-call-for-global-alignment-of-slot-reg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-associations-join-together-to-call-for-global-alignment-of-slot-reg/ Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations to safeguard the consistent, fair, and transparent allocation of slots under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG). Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:56:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-atpco-partner-for-flight-emissions-data-calculations-and-distribut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-atpco-partner-for-flight-emissions-data-calculations-and-distribut/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO have announced a partnership which will see ATPCO use IATA’s CO2 Connect data in its Routehappy API offering later this year. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:44:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iafcac-aasa-join-forces-with-iata-on-focus-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iafcac-aasa-join-forces-with-iata-on-focus-africa/ The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “Focus Africa” drive is gaining momentum, spurred on by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) as its newest partners. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:23:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-expands-turbulence-aware-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-expands-turbulence-aware-platform/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ANA and WestJet have joined its Turbulence Aware Platform on the sidelines of the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:23:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saf-production-set-for-growth-but-needs-policy-support-to-diversify-sources/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saf-production-set-for-growth-but-needs-policy-support-to-diversify-sources/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:19:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-willie-walsh-on-the-state-of-the-air-transport-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-willie-walsh-on-the-state-of-the-air-transport-industry/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-willie-walsh-director-general-of-international-air-transport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-willie-walsh-director-general-of-international-air-transport/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:19:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-willie-walsh-report-on-the-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-willie-walsh-report-on-the-industry/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:18:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-host-80th-iata-agm-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-host-80th-iata-agm-in-dubai/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates will host the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 2-4 June 2024. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:38:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-urges-states-to-provide-timely-thorough-and-public-accident-reports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-urges-states-to-provide-timely-thorough-and-public-accident-reports/ The International Air Transport Association called on governments to live up to longstanding international treaty obligations to publish timely and thorough aviation accident reports. Safety is aviation’s highest priority. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:36:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-consumer-protection-regulation-should-address-shared-responsibilit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-consumer-protection-regulation-should-address-shared-responsibilit/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for consumer protection regulation to address the responsibility shared by all stakeholders when passengers experience disruptions and released survey data showing most passengers trust airlines to treat them fairly in cases of delays and cancellations. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:33:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-unep-to-address-key-environmental-challenges-in-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-and-unep-to-address-key-environmental-challenges-in-aviation/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to address sustainability challenges in the aviation industry.   Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2023-winners-of-iata-diversity-inclusion-awards-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2023-winners-of-iata-diversity-inclusion-awards-announced/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the 2023 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:28:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-aage-duenhaupt-director-communications-tui/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-aage-duenhaupt-director-communications-tui/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:40:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-aiming-for-a-zero-waste-cabin1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-aiming-for-a-zero-waste-cabin1/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:31:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-pieter-elbers-indigo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-pieter-elbers-indigo/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-maria-jesus-lopez-solasiberia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-maria-jesus-lopez-solasiberia/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:29:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-on-the-regulatory-agenda-with-conrad-clifford/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-on-the-regulatory-agenda-with-conrad-clifford/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:29:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-women-in-the-c-suite-the-chief-commercial-officer-cco/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-women-in-the-c-suite-the-chief-commercial-officer-cco/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:28:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-closing-press-briefing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-closing-press-briefing/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:28:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-data-the-next-frontier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-data-the-next-frontier/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:27:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-lessons-learned-from-2022-operational-challenges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-lessons-learned-from-2022-operational-challenges/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:26:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-paul-terstegge-klm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-paul-terstegge-klm/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-financing-the-transition-to-saf1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-financing-the-transition-to-saf1/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:23:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-preeti-jain-lanzatech/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-preeti-jain-lanzatech/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:22:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-muhammad-albakri-on-modern-airline-retailing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-muhammad-albakri-on-modern-airline-retailing/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:21:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-yvonne-manzi-makolo-rwandair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-yvonne-manzi-makolo-rwandair/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:20:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-scott-kirby-united-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-scott-kirby-united-airlines/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:19:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-non-co2-impacts-of-aviation-on-climate-change/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-non-co2-impacts-of-aviation-on-climate-change/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:18:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-financing-the-transition-to-saf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-financing-the-transition-to-saf/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:18:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-aiming-for-a-zero-waste-cabin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-aiming-for-a-zero-waste-cabin/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:17:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-annette-mann-austrian-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-annette-mann-austrian-airlines/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:17:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-capt.-george-kao-president-china-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-capt.-george-kao-president-china-airlines/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:16:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-yuji-akasaka-japan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-yuji-akasaka-japan-airlines/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:16:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-on-safety-operations-with-nick-careen1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-on-safety-operations-with-nick-careen1/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:16:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-the-big-picture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-panel-the-big-picture/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:15:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-christina-cassotis-allegheny-airport-authority/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-christina-cassotis-allegheny-airport-authority/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:14:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-alexis-von-hoensbroech-westjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-alexis-von-hoensbroech-westjet/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:13:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-camila-turrieta-alpa-jetblue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-camila-turrieta-alpa-jetblue/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:12:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-poppy-khoza-south-african-civil-aviation-autho/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-interview-with-poppy-khoza-south-african-civil-aviation-autho/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:11:32 +0000