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April travel demand a tale of 2 markets: Domestic recovery & international stagnation
IATA announced that domestic travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well below pre-pandemic levels.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Up 12% in April Compared to Pre-COVID Levels
IATA released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand up 12%.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Aircraft Operations Must Not Suffer from Political Interference
IATA called on the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to maintain the critical separation between politics and aviation safety issues.
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Regulations & Law
- Airline Operations
- Other
- Safety
- All Regions
European Council Approach to Single European Sky Entrenches Failings
IATA expressed disappointment on SES 2+ , entrenches environmental & cost-efficiency failings
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Europe
European Travel and Tourism Sector Launches “Destination Summer” Campaign
Four leading associations mobilize employees and travellers to urge policy-makers to lift travel restrictions across Europe.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
From Data to Travel Freedom
IATA urged governments to make data-driven decisions to manage risks when reopening borders
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Joint Statement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) on International Cabin Crew Day
On International Cabin Crew Day, we salute all the world’s cabin crew for their dedication to helping people stay connected through air travel.
- Press Release
- Other
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Digitalization Needed for Smooth Restart
IATA warned of potential airport chaos unless governments quickly adopt digital travel health credentials and other COVID-19 measures.
- Press Release
- Passenger Experience
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Optimism When Borders Reopen
IATA and Tourism Economics long-term view for post-COVID-19 demand recovery demonstrates that people remain eager to travel.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks - 26 May Media Briefing
IATA's Director General remarks at the media briefing that took place on 26 May 2021
- Speech
- Economics
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Statement on flight FR 4978
Statement on flight FR 4978 by Willie Walsh, IATA Director General.
- Press Release
- Safety
- Europe
Accepting Vaccinated Passengers Should be Best Practice to Reopen Borders
IATA applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to COVID-19 vaccinated travelers.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Air Cargo Media Briefing
Access the video and presentations of the IATA Cargo Media day held on 11 May 2021.
- Speech
- Cargo
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
“Irresponsible” Rise in Spanish Airport Charges Will Damage Economic Recovery and Jobs
IATA warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from COVID-19.
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- COVID-19
- Europe
IATA Welcomes G20 Push to Restart Tourism
IATA welcomed the agreement by the G20 Tourism Ministers to support the safe restoration of mobility by following the G20 Rome Guidelines for the Future of Tourism.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Transcript, Wille Walsh Remarks at 4 May Media Briefing
IATA's DG remarks at the 4 May 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions
High Testing Costs Could Stall the Recovery
IATA called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
March Domestic Demand Sees Upsurge but International Travel Still Largely Shutdown
Passenger traffic fell in March 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels but rose compared to February 2021
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Demand Reaches All Time High in March, up 4.4% vs Pre-COVID Levels
March 2021 air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels with month-on-month demand increased at a slower pace.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Aviation, Travel & Tourism Applaud EU Parliament Vote on “EU COVID-19 Certificates”
Europe’s aviation, travel & tourism sectors welcome yesterday’s vote on EU’s Digital Green Certificate Regulation.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe