IATA: Latin America needs to improve infrastructure and regulation to maximise aviation benefits
IATA urged Latin American governments to maximise the benefits aviation generates by addressing critical infrastructure deficiencies and applying ‘Smarter Regulation’ principles. IATA Regional VP for the Americas Peter Cerda stated governments in the region are «hindering sustainable growth with chronic infrastructure deficiencies and debilitating regulation». Critical examples include insufficient capacity at Lima International Airport, antiquated […]
ALTA Supports ANAC Resolution 400/2016 on New Airline Passenger Rules
During participation at the Wings of Change conference today in Rio de Janeiro, ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) reiterated that the association supports Brazil"™s National Civil Aviation Agency"™s (ANAC) proposed airline passenger rules and regulations under Resolution 400/2016. The new proposed rules benefit consumers and bring Brazil closer to more airline […]
Joined-up Thinking Needed for Japan"™s Air Transport Infrastructure Olympics are an Opportunity to Drive Critical Change
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to prepare its airport infrastructure for the 2020 Olympics and future growth of the tourism industry using joined-up thinking and extensive consultation with industry. Japan has set aggressive targets for attracting international tourist arrivals. In 2016 Japan welcomed some 24 million international tourists. In the 2020 […]
Core Principles for Passenger Rights Regulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously endorsed a set of core principles for governments to consider when adopting consumer protection regulation. The IATA AGM resolution (pdf) addresses a proliferation of uncoordinated and extra-territorial passenger rights legislation and regulation that is the cause of confusion among passengers. Some 50 countries […]
