Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid‑range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% (2024-2050) […]
Digital identity’s role in IATA’s ecosystem grows with NDC, Macau’s One ID launch
The International Air Transport Association’s plan to upgrade air travel infrastructure to make the sector more efficient for the hundreds of airlines that make up its membership rests heavily on digital identity and digital travel credentials. A new implementation of IATA’s One ID shows where the program is at today, just as an official from […]
West Africa to abolish air taxes from January 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026, in a bid to reduce the cost of air travel across the region. ECOWAS consists of 12 countries -Benin, Cape Verde, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea°, Guinea-Bissau°, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. In […]
Statement on Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition Declaration
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) dismissed the Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition Declaration, emphasizing that the proposed tax on air travelers lacks any credible analysis of the negative effects it may have on the countries it aims to support. The ambition to mobilize climate finance is commendable. However, the means proposed—new taxes on airline passengers, […]
Global air travel forecasted to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing the historic 10 billion milestone
Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to Airports Council International (ACI) World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). While international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook. ACI World’s flagship annual report draws from over 2,800 airports across more than 185 countries and territories, offering the most extensive overview of the global airport industry. […]
‘Fundamentally wrong’ to treat air travel as a luxury, WestJet CEO says
The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity. In a speech to a Calgary business audience, Alexis von Hoensbroech questioned why transport infrastructure like bridges, passenger rail […]
Airbus advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
During the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology bricks to prepare a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could enter service in the second half of the 2030s, as well as its revised roadmap to mature […]
IATA to allow digital RMB in settlement system
China is an extremely important market for the International Air Transport Association, and the IATA will continue to strengthen its presence in the Chinese and North Asian markets, a senior official of the association said in Beijing this week. The IATA represents some 300 airlines shouldering 83 percent of global air traffic. It just celebrated […]
International community aligns on air travel accessibility priorities
Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for […]
Minister Anand speaks on importance of accessible air travel at International Civil Aviation Organization
International civil aviation brings the world together. Working with our international partners is key to ensuring our skies stay safe, secure, accessible and sustainable. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, spoke today at the Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation. This event, hosted jointly by the […]
