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Supply Chain Issues Continue to Negatively Impact Airline Performance into 2025

IATA expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025, raising costs and limiting growth.

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Strengthened Profitability Expected in 2025 Even as Supply Chain Issues Persist

IATA announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges.

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$1.7 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments

IATA reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024.

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International Community Aligns on Air Travel Accessibility Priorities

Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility.

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IATA Disappointed with Decision to Pursue Compensation in the US

IATA is disappointed that the Biden Administration has announced its long-threatened compensation scheme for airline delays and cancelations.

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Fact Sheet - Value of Aviation

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Interview with Willie Walsh at Wings of Change Europe

Read IATA's Director General's interview at Wings of Change Europe.

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IATA Expands Presence in United Arab Emirates

IATA has opened an expanded office in Abu Dhabi featuring a new training center.

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Solid Growth in Passenger Demand Continued in October

IATA released data for October 2024 global passenger demand, showing continued solid growth.

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Air Cargo Demand up 9.8% in October 2024 - 15th Month of Consecutive Growth

IATA released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand.

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Chai Eamsiri, CEO, Thai Airways: Focusing on the differentiators

Chai Eamsiri, Thai Airway’s Chief Executive Officer, says it is the small things that can make a difference in aviation. Interview by Graham Newton.

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Legal: Chicago Convention stands the test of time

On 7 December 1944, 52 States signed the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), establishing the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)—a specialized agency of the United Nations—in the process. Eighty years on, the treaty and ICAO continue to provide the framework for global air travel.

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Retailing: Modern Airline Retailing continues to develop the customer experience

Imagine a customer conducting all travel processes through a smartphone—from searching and booking through to storing the information, ID, and any admissibility requirements, such as health and visa documentation, in a digital wallet.

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An Overview of UNFCCC COP29 in Baku

IATA's SVP Sustainability & Chief Economist Marie Owens Thomsen reflects on UNFCCC COP29, where IATA provided input into two streams of negotiations relevant to aviation.

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IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision

IATA condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines EUR 179 million.

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IATA Wings of Change Europe Conference Calls for EU to Prioritize Competitiveness and Sustainability

The International Air Transport Association’s Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) event concluded with a call for industry and governments to work together with practical actions to make Europe more competitive and sustainable.

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Andrea Benassi, General Manager, ITA Airways: A young airline growing strong in Europe

Andrea Benassi, General Manager ITA Airways, tells Graham Newton that despite the numerous challenges in aviation and Europe, sustainable growth is possible.

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Passenger Experience: Getting accessibility right for every customer

With an ageing population and 1 in 6 people categorized as having a disability by the World Health Organization, accessibility is not just an added extra to the customer experience but an essential requirement.

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Mitsuko Tottori, President, Japan Airlines and CEO of the JAL Group: A meticulous approach to service and safety

Mitsuko Tottori, President of Japan Airlines (JAL) and CEO of the JAL Group, tells Tony Concil about the lessons learned from JAL’s history.

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• Asia Pacific

IATA and ASA Strengthen Cooperation

IATA and ASA are strengthening their collaboration to improve ground handling safety and efficiency.

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