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IATA criticises European Commission slot decision
The International Air Transport Association has branded a European Commission decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50 per cent as “out of touch with reality”.
Finnair latest to join IATA Travel Pass trials
Finnair has started trials of IATA Travel Pass on its Heathrow to Helsinki route. The trial is taking place until August 11th on flights in both directions between London and the Finnish capital.
IATA urges global governments to adopt WHO travel rules
IATA has called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the WHO. The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel.
IATA praises reopening of borders in parts of Europe
The International Air Transport Association has welcomed the relaxation of Covid-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers by Spain and France this week.
IATA calls on governments to ditch quarantine
The International Air Transport Association has urged governments to make data-driven decisions to manage the risks of Covid-19 when reopening borders to international travel.
British Airways to trial IATA Travel Pass
British Airways will begin trialling the IATA Travel Pass on flights from Heathrow to Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland from this week. The app can be downloaded directly from the app store.
IATA warns of border chaos over vaccine passports
The International Air Transport Association has warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials.
IATA warns testing costs may deter travellers
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to ensure that high costs for Covid-19 testing do not put travel out of reach for individuals and families.
UNWTO partners with IATA for new Covid-19 tracker
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the International Air Transport Association have announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel.
IATA partners with Eurofins for Covid-19 testing
The International Air Transport Association has signed an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide Covid-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass.
Emirates launches IATA Travel Pass trials
The mobile app is designed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
IATA: Aviation sector continues to deteriorate
The International Air Transport Association has found that passenger traffic fell in February, both compared to pre-Covid-19 levels in February 2019, and to the immediate month prior, January this year.