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 […]
Passenger demand worldwide hits a September all-time High – African airlines report 11.9% rise in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe achieves prestigious IOSA Registration
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline has announced that it has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration. This registration acknowledges fastjet’s conformance and adherence […]
Passenger Demand Up 9.1% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 9.1% […]
African Airlines Set for a Small Profit in 2024 Governments Urged to Harness Aviation for Economic Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Africa’s governments to take advantage of a strengthening aviation sector to maximize its benefits for economic and social development across the African […]
Blocked Funds Drop to $1.8 billion with Major Clearance in Nigeria; Challenges Persist
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of […]
