IATA: Passenger Traffic Improved in November; Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron. International demand sustained its steady upward trend as more markets reopened. Domestic traffic, however, weakened, largely owing to strengthened travel restrictions in China Read more in the IATA Press Release.

IATA: Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in November 2021. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints impacted demand, despite economic conditions remaining favorable for the sector. Read more in the IATA Press Release.

IATA: Follow WHO Advice: Rescind Travel Bans

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Read more in the IATA Press Release.

IATA: Government Response to Omicron Threatens Emerging Recovery

Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in October 2021 with broad-based improvements in both domestic and international markets. It also warned that the imposition of travel bans by governments, against the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO), could threaten the sector’s recovery Read more … Read more

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Up 9.4% in October

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to be well above pre-crisis levels and that the capacity constraints have eased slightly. Read more in the IATA Press Release.