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Willie Walsh Remarks at AACO AGM
Willie Walsh addresses the AACO AGM on 11 November 2021 in Doha, Qatar
- Speech
- Value of Aviation
- Africa & Middle East
Senior management needs more women
Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO RwandAir, says the air transport industry must continue to improve diversity. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Africa & Middle East
Moderate Rebound in September Passenger Demand
IATA announced a moderate rebound in air travel in September 2021 compared to August’s performance.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- The Americas
Air Cargo, up 9.1% in September, Capacity Remains Constrained
According to 2021 data released by IATA, global air cargo markets show demand above crisis levels, and that capacity constraints persist.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Schiphol Airport Charges Increase Comments
IATA comments the announcement by Schiphol Airport that it is proposing an increase of its charges by 37%
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Europe
Response to changes for the UK’s Air Passenger Duty (APD)
IATA´s Director General responds to changes for the UK’s Air Passenger Duty (APD)
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Europe
Director General's Speech at ALTA Leaders Forum Bogota
Speech delivered by IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh at the ALTA Leaders Forum in Bogota.
- Speech
- COVID-19
- The Americas
States Must Deliver on Commitments to Restore Global Connectivity
IATA urged governments to use ICAO High Level Conference on COVID-19 (HLCC) commitments to progress towards restoring air connectivity.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
IATA Announces Winner of 2021 FACE-UP Competition
IATA announces that the recipient of the 2021 IATA FACE-UP award is Martina Brysch, from the University of Groningen.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Europe
IATA Adds ‘Quote and Book’ Function to IATA Net Rates – IAG Cargo First to Integrate Solution
IATA's new net rates ‘quote and book’ function enabling airlines to offer dynamic pricing for shipment booking has been adopted by IAG Cargo
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Airline Operations
Statement on KFTC Recommendation
IATA received notification of corrective recommendation from the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on the Passenger Sales Agency Agreement (PSAA)
- Press Release
- Regulations & Law
- Travel & Tourism
- Asia Pacific
IATA Legal Challenge to Urgently Halt Dutch Slot Rule
IATA has started legal action in the Netherlands to prevent the application of a new Policy Rule for slot allocation
- Press Release
- Slots
- Europe
Simple Testing, Affordability and Sustainability Keys to Restoring UK Aviation
IATA outlined an agenda for the UK to restore its air transport sector to health by embracing a simpler COVID-19 testing regime.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- COVID-19
- Europe
Director General's Speech at UK Aviation Club, London Oct 2021
Willie Walsh's address at UK Aviation Club, London
- Speech
- Sustainability
- COVID-19
- Europe
IATA Launches CEIV Lithium Battery Certification Program
IATA has launched a new industry certification program to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries across the supply chain.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- All Regions
Key to Air Cargo Resilience Post Pandemic: Cooperation, Safety, Sustainability, Modernization
IATA urged the air cargo industry to work together at same pace as during the pandemic to overcome future challenges
- Press Release
- Cargo
- All Regions
Remarks of Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo at World Cargo Symposium
Speech given by IATA's Global Head of Cargo at the World Cargo Symposium 12 October 2021, Dublin
- Speech
- Cargo
- All Regions
Frustration with Travel Restrictions Grows
IATA reported that air travelers are increasingly frustrated with the COVID-19 travel restrictions.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Six More Airlines Implement IATA Travel Pass
IATA announced that Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways & Royal Jordanian, will implement IATA Travel Pass in a phased rollout across the airlines’ networks.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Outrageous: Infrastructure Costs Increasing $2.3 Billion in a Crisis
IATA warned that planned increases in charges by airports and ANSPs will stall recovery in air travel and damage international connectivity.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- COVID-19
- All Regions