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IATA reveals increase in global aviation passenger traffic
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic results for April showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose by 4.3 per cent compared to April last year.
IATA annual general meeting gets underway in Seoul, Korea
The International Air Transport Association has welcomed leaders of the global air transport industry to Seoul, capital of the Republic of Korea, for the 75th IATA annual general meeting.
IATA reports continued long-term improvement in airline safety
The International Air Transport Association has released data for the 2018 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continuing safety improvements over the long term, but an increase in accidents compared to 2017.
IATA reports solid but slowing growth in international aviation
The International Air Transport Association announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November. Total revenue passenger kilometres rose 6.2 per cent compared to November 2017, a slight deceleration from 6.3 per cent growth in October.
IATA: A decade of success for international aviation
It is expected that 2019 will be the tenth year of profit and the fifth consecutive year where airlines deliver a return on capital that exceeds the industry’s cost of capital, creating value for its investors.
Lufthansa introduces incentives to drive NDC adoption
From December 1st, the cheapest European point to point fares offered by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss will only be available via NDC and direct sales channels.
Rising fuel prices slow airline passenger growth in September
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose 5.5 per cent compared to the same month in 2017.
Wizz Air UK starts operating under new IATA licence
Wizz Air has celebrated the first flights on six new routes from three UK airports and the first flights under Wizz Air UK’s own W9 IATA code.
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IATA reports strong passenger growth for July
The International Air Transport Association has announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth. Total revenue passenger kilometres rose 6.2 per cent compared to the same month last year.
IATA AGM 2018: New open borders strategy to spread benefits of free movement revealed
Governments have been urged to intensify efforts to spread the economic and social benefits of aviation by removing onerous barriers to the free movement of people across borders.
IATA AGM 2018: Global governments urged to free blocked airline funds
Airline officials have called on governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate revenues from ticket sales and other activities.
IATA AGM 2018: Concrete steps outlined to tackle human trafficking
The International Air Transport Association annual general meeting has unanimously approved a resolution denouncing trafficking in persons and committing to a number of actions related to anti-trafficking initiatives.