Rising fuel prices are starting to dampen air travel demand, according to the latest report from IATA, but business travel is maintaining a strong recovery. Economy travel slowed from 4.9% year over year growth in January to 3.3% in February. Premium travel was more robust, slowing from 8.1% to 7.7% over the same periods.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the United States (US) government to reinforce the competitiveness of the US air transport industry with strategic long-term thinking.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced scheduled international traffic for February 2011 showing increases of 6.0% and 2.3% respectively for passenger and cargo demand compared to February 2010.

Political unrest slowed global aviation growth during February, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association. Scheduled international traffic for the month increased of by six and 2.3 per cent respectively for passenger and cargo demand compared to February 2010.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the government of Colombia to strengthen the competitiveness of its air transport sector with further liberalization and infrastructure improvements.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised President Dilma Rousseff’s strategic focus on aviation and urged a quick follow-up with critical reforms to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Preparations to host the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics make urgent progress necessary.