On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2023.
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Philip Goh to Lead IATA in Asia-Pacific as Regional Vice President
Philip Goh appointed Regional VP for Asia-Pacific succeeding Conrad Clifford, IATA’s new s Deputy Director General.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- Asia Pacific
European Travel Rules Confusion Wasting Advantages of Digital Covid Certificate
IATA warned that free movement within Europe is being compromised by the failure of EU member states to harmonize COVID-19 entry regulations.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
July Passenger Traffic Boost, but Well Below Pre-COVID Levels
IATA announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021, but demand remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Strong Cargo Demand Continues in July
IATA released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on EU Travel Restrictions for US Visitors
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, gave the following comments in response to EU travel restrictions for US visitors
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
IATA Backs European Digital Covid Certificate as Global Standard
IATA commended the European Commission for delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their standard.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
EU and UK Digital Covid Certificates Recognized by IATA Travel Pass
IATA has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Statement on Singapore’s Easing of Travel Restrictions
Singapore’s announcement is a positive step. Further lifting of quarantine will help recovery of aviation and tourism sectors.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Asia Pacific
Blocked Airline Funds Could Slow Recovery
IATA urged governments to enable airlines to repatriate $1 billion blocked funds from air services sales.
- Press Release
- Retailing & Finance
- Other
- All Regions
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Amongst the First to Accept IATA Travel Pass
IATA welcomed the decision of Saudi Arabia civil aviation authority to accept IATA Travel Pass for pre-departure COVID-19 test results,
- Press Release
- Passenger Experience
- COVID-19
- All Regions
IATA Comment on Afghanistan Airspace Situation
Safe and secure flight operations are the top priority for aviation. In this respect, IATA is closely monitoring developments in Afghanistan.
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Africa & Middle East
UNCTAD, IATA Extend Partnership to Facilitate Global Trade
IATA and UNCTAD to boost e-commerce in developing countries through exchanges of trade data
- Press Release
- Cargo
- All Regions
SYNLAB and IATA Partner to Facilitate Safe & Easy Travelling
SYNLAB will share COVID-19 test results through IATA Travel Pass, providing digital proof on travelers health status
- Press Release
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
Airline Industry Statistics Confirm 2020 Was Worst Year on Record
IATA's 2020 World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication shows the devastating effects of COVID-19 on air transport.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Other
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Statement on UK Recognition of Vaccinated Travelers from the EU and US
Statement on UK's announcement towards recognizing vaccinated travelers from US and Europe
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks - 28 July Media Briefing
IATA's Director General remarks at the media briefing that took place on 28 July 2021
- Speech
- Economics
- COVID-19
- All Regions
June Air Travel Recovery Continues to Disappoint
Passenger demand performance for June 2021 shows a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2017
Global air cargo markets for June 2021 show a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (2019)
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA Adds Environmental Sustainability to its Training Curriculum
IATA has launched an environmental sustainability training program together with the University of Geneva (UNIGE).
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- Other
- All Regions
European Commission Slots Decision Out of Touch with Reality, Damages Sustainability and Industry Recovery
IATA branded the EC's decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality.
- Press Release
- Slots
- Europe