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IATA seeks to reassure passengers over on-board Covid-19 transmission risks
The International Air Transport Association has sought to demonstrate the low incidence of in-flight Covid-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases.
UNWTO partners with IATA ahead of upcoming G20 summit
The new agreement will focus on enhancing consumer confidence in travel and placing sustainability at the centre of recovery and future growth.
IATA further downgrades 2020 aviation expectations
IATA has downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020. The trade body pointed to a dismal end to the summer travel season in the northern hemisphere as a particular concern.
IATA annual general meeting heads online
The 76th staging of the annual showcase will take place as a digital-only show in Amsterdam on November 24th, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
IATA calls for universal testing to rebuild aviation confidence
The trade body said accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic testing before departure was a preferable alternative to quarantine measures.
IATA warns of looming catastrophe for UK aviation sector
The International Air Transport Association has outlined the need for an urgent rescue plan for UK aviation, in the face of what it brands an “imminent unemployment catastrophe”.
IATA warns aviation capacity will be vital for Covid-19 vaccination
The organisation has urged governments to begin careful planning to ensure full preparedness for when vaccines for Covid-19 are approved and available for distribution.
Aviation demand crawls back upward
IATA has reported that passenger demand in July continued at critically low levels. Measured in revenue passenger kilometres, numbers were 80 per cent below levels seen last year.
IATA implores passengers to wear face masks
The International Air Transport Association is appealing to all travellers to wear a face covering during a journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during the Covid-19 pandemic.
IATA calls for closer European coordination on border reopening
Officials have urged governments to coordinate efforts to lift border restrictions and find alternatives to quarantine measures in order to avoid further economic damage.
No aviation recovery until 2024 predicts IATA
The International Air Transport Association has released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected.
Travel sector launches new passenger guidance
The UK Travel Retail Forum, the Airport Operators Association, the International Air Transport Association and Airlines UK are working together to ensure all necessary steps are taken to prioritise the health, safety and comfort of passengers.