Rising to Challenges Old and New – IATA at 80
By Willie Walsh, IATA Director General On 19 April 1945, 80 years ago, 57 airline leaders met in Havana, Cuba to form a unique association of airlines that would promote safe, regular and economical transport for the benefit of the peoples of the world, to foster air commerce, and to study the problems connected therewith. […]
IATA’s Contactless Travel Directory Eases Airline Access to Biometric Services
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travelers […]
Air Cargo Demand up 3.2% in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January […]
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partnership Takes Off
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partnership Takes Off Australian Government approves Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, unlocking new areas of cooperation with one of the world’s leading airlines Virgin Australia’s long-haul flights to Doha commencing from June*, placing downward pressure on airfares Australian consumers to benefit from more choice […]
Routes Americas Officially Handed Over To 2026 Hosts
Routes Americas, which brings together decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations to define the region’s air route networks, is heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 3-5 March in 2026. As the 2025 edition of the event drew to a close, the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board in partnership with Nassau Airport Development […]
Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. […]
Transparency and Coordination Essential to Ensure Successful Opening of Lima Airport’s New Terminal
Following the decision by the Peruvian Government to further delay the opening of the new terminal at Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima, to 30 March 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Association of International Air Transport Companies (operating in Peru) (AETAI) wish to point out the following: Both associations understand the Government’s […]
WestJet announces service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for Summer 2025
WestJet announced seasonal service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia, bolstering existing service from Calgary to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and boosting non-stop travel capacity between the Empire State and WestJet’s Global Hub. The decision to increase guest capacity from Calgary to New York underscores WestJet’s commitment to operating as Canada’s leading […]
Iberia and Iberia Express, the Most Punctual Airlines in Europe in 2024
Iberia Express and Iberia are the most punctual airlines in Europe in 2024, ranking first and second respectively. Iberia Express was the most punctual airline in Europe with an arrival punctuality rate of 84.69%, which also makes it the most punctual low-cost airline in the world in 2024, according to Cirium’s On-time Performance Report, the […]
Air Transat to Connect Toronto to Berlin in Summer 2025
Air Transat, voted 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, announces a new exclusive non-stop route between Toronto (YYZ) and Berlin (BER). The service will operate from June 19 to October 24, 2025, with two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. Following the recent announcement of a new route to Valencia, […]
