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Passenger Demand Recovery Continued in 2021 but Omicron Having Impact
IATA announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand fell by 58.4% compared to 2019
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement - Rollout of C-band 5G near airports in the U.S.
IATA welcomes the decisions to delay the rollout of C-band 5G near airports in the USA
- Press Release
- Safety
- The Americas
IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products & Services
IATA has appointed Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services, a new division created in July 2021.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions
Passenger Traffic Improved in November; Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead
IATA announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth
IATA global air cargo markets data show slower growth in November 2021 due to supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on Recent Comments Regarding Covid-19 Risks During Air Travel
IATA clarified that aircraft cabin remains very low risk environment even though Omicron appears more transmissible than other variants
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Statement on the Announcement of New EU Slot Use Rules for Summer 2022
IATA thanks the European Commission for providing confirmation of the slot rules for next summer in good time, resisting calls to fully switch the pre-pandemic slot rules back on.
- Press Release
- Slots
- Europe
IATA Teams with AACA, INACA to Support Safety in Alaska and Indonesia
IATA reached agreements with Alaska Air Carriers and Indonesia National Air Carriers on the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA).
- Press Release
- Safety
- Asia Pacific
- The Americas
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 8 December Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 8 December 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Follow WHO Advice: Rescind Travel Bans
IATA called for governments to follow WHO advice and immediately rescind travel bans placed in response to the Omicron variant.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Italian National Airspace Strategy Marks Successes, Tackles New Challenges
ENAC, ENAV and IATA, published a progress report on the Italian National Airspace Strategy (NAS) noting the successful launch of several initiatives, and identifying future challenges.
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Europe
Resolving Brazilian litigation issues
Brazil has long been an outlier in terms of global aviation standards and regulations.
- Analysis
- Regulations & Law
- All Regions
Government Response to Omicron Threatens Emerging Recovery
Recovery in air travel continued in October 2021 with broad-based improvements in both domestic and international markets.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Demand Up 9.4% in October
October 2021 global air cargo markets data shows that demand continued to be above pre-crisis levels with capacity constraints eased.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on New COVID-19 B 1.1.529 Omicron Variant
In view of new Omicron variant, Willie Walsh urges governments to apply data-driven approach as an alternatives to border closures.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Twelve-month EU COVID Certificate to Protect Recovery in Travel & Tourism
IATA calls for caution on European Commission Recommendation for EU COVID Certificate to remain valid for nine months only.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Emerging from the crisis with a better balance
Paulo Kakinoff, CEO, GOL, tells Graham Newton that the airline has emerged from the crisis as a healthier airline.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
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Statement on Proposed Charges Increase in Poland
IATA calls upon Polish CAA and Ministry of Transport to reject the proposal by Warsaw Chopin Airport to increase charges to airlines by 30%.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
Keys to Safely Restoring Global Mobility: Simplicity, Predictability, Practicality
IATA called on governments to adopt appropriate measures to facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Ground Handling Priorities Post Pandemic: Tackling Labor Shortages, Modernization
IATA focusing on standards and digitalization to build sustainable ground handling activities.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- All Regions