Booking Data Points to Strong Peak Season Travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported high levels of confidence among travelers for the peak Northern summer travel holiday season. This corresponds with first quarter 2023 forward bookings data for May – September which is tracking at 35% above 2022 levels. The survey covering 4,700 travelers in 11 countries shows that: 79% of travelers […]
Focus Africa Conference to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Focus Africa Conference will delve into six priorities under IATA’s Focus Africa initiative to strengthen aviation’s contribution to the continent’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. Focus Africa is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 20-21 June 2023, with Ethiopian Airlines as the […]
Grupo LATAM continúa mejorando su conectividad llegando a 143 destinos en mayo
El Grupo LATAM entregó novedades en su operación para las próximas semanas, destacando los 143 destinos a operar en el mes que, en comparación con mayo de 2022, se traduce en un aumento de un 7%. Otras novedades relevantes del mes son los anuncios en las siguientes rutas: Lima – Iguazú, operada por LATAM […]
V Encuentro de la Cadena Turística del Caribe se dan cita en Santa Marta
El Encuentro de la Cadena Turística del Caribe Colombiano llega a su 5ta versión, y como todos los años recibirá a colaboradores, administradores, gerentes, autoridades y líderes del turismo de los 8 departamentos de la costa atlántica, como también personalidades provenientes de Bogotá, Medellín, entre otras ciudades del país. Este evento organizado por Cotelco Capítulo […]
US Proposed Passenger Compensation Rule Will Raise Costs but Not Solve Delays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Biden Administration to raise the cost of air travel by mandating airlines provide financial compensation to travelers for flight delays and cancellations, in addition to their current care offerings. According to yesterday’s announcement, the rule will be […]
CNS Partnership Conference to Focus on Maintaining Air Cargo Momentum
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS) announced that the theme of this year’s CNS Partnership Conference will be “Momentum: Maintaining and Gaining.” The CNS Partnership Conference is taking place in Miami, 4-6 June. “Air Cargo proved its worth during the pandemic, delivering critical medical supplies and vaccines, while maintaining […]
Statement on the End of COVID As An International Public Health Emergency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) responded to a statement from the Director General of the World Health Organization at the conclusion of the 15th meeting of the International Health Regulations, in which he declared that COVID was no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). IATA Deputy Director-General Conrad Clifford said: “It […]
Aumento das viagens aéreas continua em março
A Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA – International Air Transport Association) anunciou forte crescimento da demanda por viagens aéreas, com base nos resultados de tráfego de março de 2023. • O tráfego total de março de 2023 (medido em passageiro pagante por quilômetro, ou RPKs) aumentou 52,4% em comparação com março de 2022. Globalmente, […]
Air Travel Growth Continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023. Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 52.4% compared to March 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 88.0% of March 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for March rose 34.1% compared to the year-ago period. Total March […]
Dnata implementa tecnología digital de IATA para hacer más eficiente la gestión de carga
La compañía dnata de Dubai, se convirtió en la primera empresa en adoptar Connect API, la nueva función de DG AutoCheck de la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA). Este novedoso sistema ayudará a la digitalización del sector de la carga aérea automatizando la transferencia de datos desde DG AutoCheck a otros similares de la […]
