IATA

AA, BA and oneworld airline alliance launch transatlantic COVID-19 testing

November 18, 2020

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional coronavirus (COVID-19) medical-based testing trial on select flights from cities in the United States to London Heathrow (LHR), in a combined effort to scientifically demonstrate how COVID-19 testing can reopen international travel and remove the need for passengers to quarantine on arrival. The free tests will initially be

Qatar Airways and Air Canada signed codeshare agreement

The FINANCIAL — Qatar Airways has finalised a codeshare agreement with Air

by The FINANCIAL

November 18, 2020

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Aviation industry workers demand government intervention to avoid jobs disaster

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

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IATA announced new Travel Agency Commissioners

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the World Travel

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

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Business

Air cargo recovery continues

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8% below previous-year levels

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

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Travel News

Qatar Airways collaborates with IATA and ClimateCare to launch carbon offset programme

The FINANCIAL — Qatar Airways today announced the official launch of its carbon offset programme. The airline’s passengers now have the opportunity to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey at the point of booking. Qatar Airways’ carbon offset programme

by The FINANCIAL

November 3, 2020

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Travel News

IATA upgrades Travel Industry Designator Service

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. With the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the

by The FINANCIAL

October 30, 2020

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Travel News

IATA downgraded its traffic forecast for Middle East from 45% of 2019 levels to 30%

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for the Middle East for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. Full-year 2020 passenger numbers in the Middle East (to/from/within) are forecast to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down

by The FINANCIAL

October 22, 2020

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Coronavirus

Flights deemed low-risk for COVID-19 transmission

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020 there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought

by The FINANCIAL

October 8, 2020

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Travel News

IATA points out the key elements for long-term sustainability of aviation in Southern Africa

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined the key priorities to ensure the long-term sustainability of aviation in Southern Africa as the industry continues to suffer from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions: Ensuring

by The FINANCIAL

October 8, 2020

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Travel News

Qatar Airways expands U.S network and launches fifth new destination in 2020

The FINANCIAL — As Qatar Airways continues to rapidly rebuild its network across the globe and in the U.S., the airline has announced it will operate four weekly flights to San Francisco – the fifth new destination launched by the national carrier

by The FINANCIAL

October 8, 2020

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Travel News

Airlines Facing Rapid Cash Burn

The FINANCIAL -- Airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while posting a quarterly net loss of $39 billion, International Air Transport Association predicted.

by The FINANCIAL

April 4, 2020

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Travel News

On a global basis, emergency aid of up to $200 billion is required to save airlines

The FINANCIAL -- Extensive cost cutting measures are being implemented by the region’s carriers to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19. However, due to flight bans as well as international and regional travel restrictions, airlines’ revenues are plummeting—outstripping the scope of even

by The FINANCIAL

March 21, 2020

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Travel News

2020 global revenue losses for the passenger business of between $63

The FINANCIAL -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the financial impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency on the global air transport industry. IATA now sees 2020 global revenue losses for the passenger business of

by The FINANCIAL

March 7, 2020

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