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Breaking Travel News investigates: Global aviation sector gathers in Seoul for IATA showcase
The International Air Transport Association annual general meeting has ended in Seoul, capital of South Korea, after three days of intensive discussions on the future of the aviation industry. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the biggest headlines from the event
One ID initiative given fresh impetus during IATA meeting in Seoul
The International Air Transport Association has resolved to accelerate the global implementation of the One ID initiative, which uses a single biometric identifier to move passengers through the airport, without the need for paper travel documents.
IATA offers support to rollout of radio frequency identification for baggage
The International Air Transport Association has resolved to support the global deployment of radio frequency identification for baggage tracking. The IATA annual general meeting also called for the implementation of modern baggage messaging standards to more accurately track passengers’ baggage in real time across key points in the journey.
IATA redoubles efforts to implement carbon offsetting programme
The International Air Transport Association has overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.
IATA to seek harmonised global airport slot system
The International Air Transport Association has approved a resolution on slot policy, to reaffirm the importance of a harmonised global airport slot system and called upon governments to urgently address capacity shortages.
IATA to ease travel burden for passengers with disabilities
The International Air Transport Association 75th annual general meeting has unanimously approved a resolution to improve the air travel experience for the estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide.
IATA predicts slight decline in global aviation profits in 2019
The International Air Transport Association has announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a $28 billion profit. The figure is down from the $35.5 billion forecast in December.
Star Alliance extends IATA verification partnership
The International Air Transport Association and Star Alliance have renewed their collaboration on traveller document verification to improve the passenger experience.
WTTC chief calls on IATA to support biometric technology rollout
Speaking at the IATA annual general meeting, Gloria Guevara, chief executive of the World Travel & Tourism Council, has urged aviation industry leaders to support the IATA One ID initiative.
IATA headed to Amsterdam for 2020 showcase
The International Air Transport Association has announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Spohr steps up as IATA chairman following Korea annual general meeting
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Lufthansa Group chief executive, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA board of governors.
IATA reveals fall in global freight traffic
The International Air Transport Association has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers, fell 4.7 per cent in April, compared to the same period the year before.