Savings success in 2009 |
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The biggest challenge facing the industry this year has been the downturn in international air traffic as a result of the global financial crisis. Jeff Poole, IATA’s Director of Industry Charges, Fuel, and Taxation, provides an overview of the cost savings and real reductions the industry has managed to achieve, despite the odds, in 2009. Read more |
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Developing industry leaders to ensure the continuity of aviation |
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Ismail Al-Baidhani of the IATA Training and Development Institute reveals the Institute’s fresh approach and new offerings for 2010.
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Baggage Sortation Management: In partnership with regional airports |
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All airports face the increased pressures and cost of raised security requirements. It has become increasingly obvious that a partnership approach is an extremely effective way to handle the many resulting demands.
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Farelogix: Cost-value aspects of travel-agency distribution |
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Travel-agency distribution represents both opportunities and challenges for airlines. Compared to airline.com, product differentiation in the agency channel is limited, and distribution costs are higher. Yet few question the actual efficiency of the transaction process. Read more |
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Finsecpro: Timely security for Servisair Cargo Finland |
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Established in 1994, Finnish Security Projects Ltd (Finsecpro) has been heavily involved in aviation security training and consulting since 2000. Services include security screening, cargo procedures, dangerous-goods training, auditing, and implementing EU regulations. Read more |
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IER: An innovative travel process for Air New Zealand domestic flights |
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Air New Zealand has presented its passengers at Auckland Domestic Airport and other New Zealand airports its new state-of-the-art check-in and boarding experience. Read more |
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Mobiqa: Mobile bar-coded boarding passes for Qatar Airways |
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In 2008, Qatar Airways approached Mobiqa looking for an international mobile bar-coded boarding-pass solution to encourage passenger self-service.
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Simplifying the Business to meet all 2009
Board targets |
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In a year marked by troubled economic times, Simplifying the Business (StB) continued its drive to lower costs and improve service. All StB projects are on track to meet 2009 Board targets. These results are significant at a time when cost pressures and competing priorities may have led to scarce resources being put elsewhere. Read more |
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| IATA Conferences and Events 2009 calendar |
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| Upcoming conferences and exhibitions around the world. Plus, the new IATA Webinar Series. Read more |
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| New Strategic Partners |
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The IATA Strategic Partnerships program welcomes its newest members.
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