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Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 8 December Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 8 December 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Follow WHO Advice: Rescind Travel Bans
IATA called for governments to follow WHO advice and immediately rescind travel bans placed in response to the Omicron variant.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Italian National Airspace Strategy Marks Successes, Tackles New Challenges
ENAC, ENAV and IATA, published a progress report on the Italian National Airspace Strategy (NAS) noting the successful launch of several initiatives, and identifying future challenges.
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Europe
Resolving Brazilian litigation issues
Brazil has long been an outlier in terms of global aviation standards and regulations.
- Analysis
- Regulations & Law
- All Regions
Government Response to Omicron Threatens Emerging Recovery
Recovery in air travel continued in October 2021 with broad-based improvements in both domestic and international markets.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Demand Up 9.4% in October
October 2021 global air cargo markets data shows that demand continued to be above pre-crisis levels with capacity constraints eased.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on New COVID-19 B 1.1.529 Omicron Variant
In view of new Omicron variant, Willie Walsh urges governments to apply data-driven approach as an alternatives to border closures.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Twelve-month EU COVID Certificate to Protect Recovery in Travel & Tourism
IATA calls for caution on European Commission Recommendation for EU COVID Certificate to remain valid for nine months only.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Emerging from the crisis with a better balance
Paulo Kakinoff, CEO, GOL, tells Graham Newton that the airline has emerged from the crisis as a healthier airline.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Statement on Proposed Charges Increase in Poland
IATA calls upon Polish CAA and Ministry of Transport to reject the proposal by Warsaw Chopin Airport to increase charges to airlines by 30%.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
Keys to Safely Restoring Global Mobility: Simplicity, Predictability, Practicality
IATA called on governments to adopt appropriate measures to facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Ground Handling Priorities Post Pandemic: Tackling Labor Shortages, Modernization
IATA focusing on standards and digitalization to build sustainable ground handling activities.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- All Regions
IATA Appoints New Chief Economist
IATA announced that Marie Owens Thomsen will join the association as Chief Economist from 4 January 2022.
- Press Release
- Economics
- IATA News
- All Regions
Passengers Want to Use Biometrics to Eliminate Queuing Post Pandemic
2021 Passenger Survey results show that passengers want to speed up processes and use biometrics.
- Press Release
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
International Aviation Climate Ambition Reflects Airlines’ Net-Zero Goal
IATA welcomed the commitments made at COP26, and called on aviation efforts to be supported with effective government policies.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
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