Tag: IATA
IATA trials show readiness for seamless digital travel journeys
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the aviation industry is ready for contactless, biometric-enabled international travel, with digital identity able to replace paper...
Airlines brace for prolonged impact of fuel price surge, says IATA
The disruption to airline operations caused by high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict may take “many, many...
IATA launches global safety campaign for lithium-powered devices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries, a global campaign promoting safe travel with mobile phones, laptops, power...
IATA flags high costs, calls for smarter sustainable aviation fuel policies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecast that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production will reach two million tonnes (2.5 billion litres), accounting for...
IATA appoints regional VP for Asia-Pacific
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Sheldon Hee as regional vice president, Asia-Pacific, effective June 1.
Based in Singapore, Hee will lead IATA’s...
AirBooking.com transforms business travel with AI and IATA integration
AirRetailer Travel Technology has launched AirBooking.com, an AI-powered corporate travel and expense management platform designed to transform the business travel industry.
Integrated with the IATA...
Air travel remains brisk despite prominent accident headlines
The IATA Annual Safety Report – 2024, released at the end of February, has emphasised a long-term significant reduction in accident rates amid current public concerns about the safety of air travel.
IATA urges faster SAF production for net-zero aviation by 2050
With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being crucial for reducing carbon emissions in aviation and transitioning to cleaner energy, new estimates from IATA show strong...
Air travel recovery continues to soar, reaches near-2019 levels
Air travel demand has topped 99 per cent of 2019 levels, revealed the International Air Transport Association (IATA), based on its November 2023 air...
IATA reports progress in aviation industry’s accessibility
The IATA’s 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showed significant satisfaction levels among passengers who used...
