IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will […]
Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. His one-year term […]
Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.0% […]
IATA Outlines 3 Key Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost […]
IATA welcomes Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the Kingdom of Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’ aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and further strengthening the country’s position as […]
Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. • Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers […]
Airlines Oppose UK ETA Price Hike
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opposes the UK Home Office proposal to increase the costs of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) by 60% to GBP 16. Willie Walsh, IATA’s […]
Air Cargo Demand up 8.2% in November 2024 – 16th Month of Consecutive Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November […]
IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision
The International Air Transport Association (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 […]