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IATA Welcomes US Pre-Departure Testing Order
IATA welcomes the announcement by the US CDC regarding COVID-19 testing for travelers.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
New Travel Restrictions Across Latin America & the Caribbean Threaten Economic Recovery
IATA, ALTA, ACI-LAC and CANSO express deep concerns about the new measures and restrictions imposed on air travel.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November
Passenger demand which slowed since the Northern hemisphere’s summer came to a halt in November 2020
- Press Release
- Economics & Traffic Results
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Demand Improves in November, Capacity Remains Constrained
Global air freight markets in November 2020 show that volumes improved compared to October, but remain depressed compared to 2019.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics & Traffic Results
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement: New Testing Requirements for Air Travel to Canada
IATA expressed deep frustration with Canada’s new COVID-19 testing requirement for all arriving air travelers.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
IATA Calls for the Reopening of Air Connectivity between Panama and Venezuela
IATA is calling on authorities in Panama and Venezuela to urgently reestablish air services between the two countries.
- Press Release
- Legal & Regulatory
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Passenger Recovery Disappoints in October
October 2020 passenger demand (RPK) down 70.6% compared to October 2019
- Press Release
- Economics & Traffic Results
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
States Urged to Follow Global Guidelines on Crew Testing
IATA and IFALPA jointly called on governments to follow CART guidelines to exempt crews from COVID-19 testing that is applied to air travelers.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Canadian Government Urged to Support Aviation Industry
IATA deeply disappointed that the Canadian government failed to provide concrete measures for air transport.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
International Air Connectivity Crisis Threatens Global Economic Recovery
IATA released data revealing that the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on international connectivity, shaking up the rankings of the world’s most connected cities.
- Press Release
- Economics & Traffic Results
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
September Offers No Relief to Passenger Downturn
Passenger demand in September 2020 remained highly depressed with total demand (RPKs) 72.8% below September 2019.
- Press Release
- Economics & Traffic Results
- Passenger Experience
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Recovery Continues in September
September 2020 data for global air freight markets show that demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA Welcomes US Military Report on Low Risk of Catching COVID-19 on a Flight
IATA welcomed the release of the results of testing by the US Transportation Command confirming the low risk of transmission onboard.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
IATA Urges Alternatives to Quarantines in US
IATA expressed strong concern over the continued existence of arrival quarantine regimes imposed by state governments in the United States, including New York and Hawaii.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Traffic Forecast Downgrade After Dismal Summer
IATA downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery, as evidenced by a dismal end to the summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Press Release
- Economics & Traffic Results
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Insufficient Capacity Dampens Air Cargo in August
IATA released data for global air freight markets in August showing that improvement remains slow amid insufficient capacity.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East (AME)
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA Asks Argentine Government to Reconsider 35% Additional Tax on International Airline Tickets
IATA called on the Argentine government to urgently reconsider the additional 35% tax to be levied on international airline tickets.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
IATA Requests Clarity from Authorities to Enable Reopening of Air Transport in El Salvador
IATA requests the Salvadoran government to clarify the COVID-19 testing requirements so that aviation can resume operations
- Press Release
- Legal & Regulatory
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Canadian Government Needs to Consider Safe Options and Reopen Borders
IATA urges Canada to support the COVID-19 testing initiatives of national carriers to reopen international and domestic travel without quarantine
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Regional Air Traffic Remains Stagnant
IATA has renewed its call on governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to allow a wider restart for aviation, as well as consider providing further financial relief and aid to the airlines.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas