Iata News
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.
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.