Tag: IATA
IATA trials show readiness for seamless digital travel journeys
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the aviation industry is ready for contactless, biometric-enabled international travel, with digital identity able to replace paper...
Airlines brace for prolonged impact of fuel price surge, says IATA
The disruption to airline operations caused by high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict may take “many, many...
IATA launches global safety campaign for lithium-powered devices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries, a global campaign promoting safe travel with mobile phones, laptops, power...
IATA symposium in Hong Kong to target aviation net zero
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong, China, on October 21-22, 2025, hosted by...
IATA flags high costs, calls for smarter sustainable aviation fuel policies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecast that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production will reach two million tonnes (2.5 billion litres), accounting for...
IATA appoints regional VP for Asia-Pacific
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Sheldon Hee as regional vice president, Asia-Pacific, effective June 1.
Based in Singapore, Hee will lead IATA’s...
AirBooking.com transforms business travel with AI and IATA integration
AirRetailer Travel Technology has launched AirBooking.com, an AI-powered corporate travel and expense management platform designed to transform the business travel industry.
Integrated with the IATA...
Air travel remains brisk despite prominent accident headlines
The IATA Annual Safety Report – 2024, released at the end of February, has emphasised a long-term significant reduction in accident rates amid current public concerns about the safety of air travel.
Asia-Pacific’s spirit of innovation benefits travel and tourism: WTTC chief
The emergence of four or five tech giants in AI in the next five years, and “one of the best” emerging from Asia-Pacific, will...
Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024
IATA’s 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report have shown record high demand with total full-year traffic up 10.4 per cent over...
