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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.
IATA seeks to tackle concerns around flying
The International Air Transport Association has said airlines are working to overcome passenger fears as the skies slowly reopen to aviation. New research shows the willingness to travel is being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching Covid-19 during air travel.
IATA offers alternatives to quarantine for airline passengers
IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries importing Covid-19 via air travel and to mitigate the possibility of transmission in cases where people may travel while unknowingly being infected.
IATA tracks border closures with interactive map
The International Air Transport Association has introduced an online interactive world map to provide travellers with the latest Covid-19 entry regulations by country.
IATA: 2020 to be worst year in the history of aviation
The International Air Transport Association has released a new financial outlook for the global aviation sector, showing heavy weather ahead. In total, the body now expects airlines to lose $84.3 billion in 2020, with a net profit margin of -20 per cent.
IATA warns over unsustainable aviation debt
The International Air Transport Association has released its latest analysis showing the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That is a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020.
No full aviation recovery until at least 2023, IATA predicts
The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that the damage to air travel from Covid-19 extends into the medium-term, with long-haul and international travel being the most severely impacted.
IATA: Social distancing on planes would see prices soar
While advising the wearing of face masks on planes, IATA has said it does not support mandating social distancing measures that would leave ‘middle seats’ empty.
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World Routes headed to Milan in November
Routes’ flagship event, World Routes, has been confirmed to take place on November 14th-16th in Milan, Italy. The event will take place just before the IATA Slots Conference in Barcelona, Spain on November 17th-20th.
Mikosz appointed senior vice president with IATA
The International Air Transport Association has announced Sebastian Mikosz will join the organisation as senior vice president for member and external relations. The appointment will take effect on June 1st.
IATA warns of slow recovery in aviation sector
The International Air Transport Association has called for governments to work with the industry on confidence-boosting measures in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel.