Iata News

IATA and Somalia Government Deepen Cooperation to Boost Aviation’s Economic and Social Benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia agreed to deepen and formalize cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation in Somalia

International air travel recovery continues in November 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.

COVID-19 Testing and Travel Restrictions for China Proven Ineffective
“Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years.

IATA and Travalyst team up to help consumers calculate their carbon footprint
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travalyst, have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, accurate and widely available calculation of their carbon footprint from air travel.

IATA calls Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers to revoke planned increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on both the Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) to revoke the planned increases in air traffic charges set to come into effect on 1 January 2023.

2022 World Passenger Symposium to take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline.

Four representatives from Turkish Airlines are appointed to IATA’s Advisory Councils
Following the IATA’s 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Doha, four representatives from Turkish Airlines are appointed to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Advisory Councils for the next three-year term. Representing 290 airlines and 120 countries

Qatar Airways to Host Global Aviation Industry World Financial Symposium in Doha
Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, Minister of Transport. Qatar Airways will host the biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial leaders since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IATA warns Caribbean about price of travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned Caribbean destinations on Wednesday that they are “running the risk of pricing themselves out of the global travel and tourism market, where passengers have more choice than ever before”.

IATA Launches AVSEC Insight Platform to Help Manage Business Security Risks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of AVSEC Insight, an online platform offering users a comprehensive range of timely, open-source, information to aid in identifying potential security risks and threats to their operations and businesses.

Strong passenger demand continues in June
IATA has released passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong.

BTN Interview: Mohamed El Masaoudi, CEO, Air Ocean Maroc
Mohamed El Masaoudi is CEO of Air Ocean Maroc. BTN catches up with the aviation pioneer to discuss how Air Ocean Maroc has become of the success stories of aviation in Africa, and its expansion globally.