Canadian Government Urged to Support Aviation Industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed deep disappointment and frustration that the Canadian government has failed to provide concrete support measures for Canada’s air transport sector in the government’s Fall Economic Statement. IATA continues its call for the Canadian government to provide financial support to keep the sector viable and to safely re-establish connectivity […]
Airlines no longer required to treat emotional support animals as service animals
Wednesday, the United States Department of Transportation issued a final ruling regarding service animals on airplanes, determining that airlines are not required to recognize emotional support animals as service animals and may treat them as pets instead. The DOT says this final rule is intended to ensure that the air transportation system is safe to […]
IATA AGM Calls for Governments to Support Safe and Sustainable Industry Restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously approved a resolution re-confirming the airlines’ unwavering commitment to safely and sustainably re-connect the planet. The resolution called on governments to: Ensure the industry’s viability with continued financial and regulatory support, Aid the industry in reaching its 2050 goal of cutting emissions to […]
Airlines and Air Transport Workers Call for Urgent Government Assistance to Prevent Jobs Catastrophe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment catastrophe in the aviation industry. Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs are at risk as a result of air travel demand […]
September Offers No Relief to Passenger Downturn
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels (only slightly improved over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded in August). Capacity was down 63% compared to a year ago and load factor fell 21.8 […]
Air Cargo Recovery Continues in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8% below previous-year levels in September (-9.9% for international operations). That is an improvement from the 12.1% year-on-year drop recorded […]
Airlines Unable to Cut Costs Deep Enough to Save Jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented new analysis showing that the airline industry cannot slash costs sufficiently to neutralize severe cash burn to avoid bankruptcies and preserve jobs in 2021. IATA reiterated its call for government relief measures to sustain airlines financially and avoid massive employment terminations. IATA also called for pre-flight COVID-19 testing […]
ACI-LAC, ASUTIL, ALTA and IATA in joint push for globally consistent approach to testing
Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC); Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA); Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL); and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), have today made a joint call for a globally- consistent approach to testing international passengers as a more efficient alternative to quarantine measures. The global […]
COVID-19 Testing and Continued Financial Support Crucial to Save Air Transport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) re-iterated the urgent need to re-open borders with COVID-19 testing and for further financial support for aviation as the COVID-19 shutdown of air transport continues. Border restrictions, especially quarantine measures, have undermined one of the cornerstones of European development, the free movement of people. As a result, passenger demand […]
ACI World and IATA in Joint Push for Globally Consistent Approach to Testing
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today made a joint call for a globally-consistent approach to testing international passengers as an alternative to quarantine measures. The global shut down of air transport as a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions has had a catastrophic impact on employment. Some 4.8 […]
