International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Rise in Spanish airport charges could hinder recovery, says IATA
AENA’s plans to increase customer fees has been declared “irresponsible” by the association’s director general
High testing costs could slow recovery, says IATA
The organisation is asking international governments to make this more accessible and affordable for travellers
IATA partners with Eurofins to increase COVID-19 travel testing
The bio-analytical firm’s coronavirus portfolio will be made available on the IATA Travel Pass, with trials beginning over the next few weeks
IATA calls for Middle Eastern governments to pave the way to recovery
Administrations are being urged to lay out plans for a successful operational restart, looking into methods to restore passenger confidence
New research supports rapid testing for restart of air travel, says IATA
Quick antigen tests have been found to be more cost effective and efficient for the restart of air travel
IATA Travel Pass successfully trialled on first international flight
Those using the app are able to input vaccination records and can receive COVID-19 test results
IATA survey reveals traveller confidence is restoring
Almost 60% of respondents said that they will travel within the first two months of the virus being contained
IATA and BAR UK call for the sector to be included in recovery plans
Both associations believe Boris Johnson needs to include plans for the aviation industry in his address on February 22
Dnata adopts IATA’s Dangerous Goods AutoCheck
The air services provider hopes that the new solution will help improve safety and efficiency
IATA labels 2020 as the worst year in history for air travel demand
The organisation says that if more travel restrictions are introduced, then travel demand may struggle to improve
MIA achieves major cargo volume milestones
The final three months of last year were the busiest the airport had ever recorded
WheelTug and IATA form new partnership
The electric taxi system eliminates the use of tugs and jet engines, boasting improved environmental prospects