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Recovery Delayed as International Travel Remains Locked Down
The updated global passenger forecast for June 2020 shows that the recovery has been slower than expected
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 28 July
Remarks of IATA's DG & CEO at the media briefing held following the presentation of IATA's Chief Economist on June 2020 traffic release, on 28 June 2020
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Air Cargo Recovery Continues in June but at a Slow Pace
Global air freight markets in June 2020 show improvement, but at a slower pace than expected
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Financial Aid Essential to Protect Air Transport in Romania
IATA called on the Government of Romania to help air travel recover from the COVID-19 crisis by urgently providing promised financial relief to its aviation industry.
- Press Release
- Regulations & Law
- COVID-19
- Europe
European Aviation Associations and EASA join for harmonised safe air travel during COVID
European Aviation Associations and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) agreed to strengthen efforts to ensure a consistent and safe travel experience for passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
IATA Renews Call in Latin America & the Caribbean to Support Aviation
IATA has renewed its call on governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to support the air transport industry both in terms of providing financial relief and support and by facilitating the restart of services.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Post-COVID-19 Green Recovery Must Embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Aviation committed to emissions reductions, IATA calling for IEA to prioritize investment in SAF
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
Traveler Survey Reveals COVID-19 Concerns
IATA released public opinion research showing the willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel. The industry’s re-start plans address passenger’s main concerns.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 07 July
Some parts of the world are starting to open-up—Asia and Europe. Understanding the concerns of travelers is important because their willingness to travel will drive the recovery.
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions
ACI and IATA Call for Governments to Bear Costs of Public Health Measures
ACI World and IATA have urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable diseases should be borne by governments.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Quarantine Measures Threaten Aviation Restart in Africa & the Middle East
IATA urged governments in Africa and the Middle East to implement alternatives to quarantine on arrival that would allow economies to re-start while avoiding the importation of COVID-19 cases.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
IATA Welcomes ICAO Council Decision on CORSIA
IATA welcomes the decision by ICAO to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
May Passenger Demand Shows Slight Improvement
IATA announced that passenger demand in May (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), dropped 91.3% compared to May 2019.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- COVID-19
- All Regions
New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane Retires
Karen Clayton new General Counsel, replacing Jeff Shane who retired after 7 years.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions
May Air Cargo Shows Slight Pickup Amid Continuing Capacity Crunch
IATA data for global air freight markets in May 2020 show slight improvement in air cargo market.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- All Regions
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 24 June
There is an urgent need for governments to address the quarantine issue. For countries seeking to open up their economies, travel and tourism is a critical sector.
- Speech
- COVID-19
- All Regions
IATA Proposes Alternatives to Quarantine
IATA urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
European Aviation Unites in Call for Support for Green Recovery from COVID-19
With the gradual restarting of passenger air transport, leaders from over a dozen air transport associations in Europe issued an urgent call for EU leaders to prioritize specific decarbonization initiatives in their allocation of future COVID-19 recovery funding.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Remarks from A. de Juniac at the HK Tourism Board Global Online Forum, 24 June 2020
My first message is that we are in this crisis together. And the only way out of the crisis is also together.
- Speech
- COVID-19
- Asia Pacific
Delayed Restart for Air Travel Could Affect More Than 95,000 Jobs in Israel
IATA warned that delaying the restart of air connectivity through quarantine restrictions puts 95,300 jobs at risk in Israel, and called for financial assistance.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe