IATA: Blocked Airline Funds Could Slow Recovery

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly $1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities. Read more in the IATA Press Release.

IATA: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Amongst the First to Accept IATA Travel Pass

Riyadh – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for departing and arriving passengers starting 30th of September 2021. Eventually this acceptance will be expanded to vaccine certification. … Read more

IATA: June Air Travel Recovery Continues to Disappoint

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly below pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions. Read more in the IATA Press Release.

IATA: Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2017

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019). This pushed first half-year air cargo growth to 8%, its strongest first half performance since 2017 (when the industry posted 10.2% year-on-year growth). Read more in the IATA Press … Read more