Tag: IATA
Air passenger demand slows with global trade slump, trade tensions
International traffic demand is showing signs of slowing growth amid slumping global trade and rising trade tensions, with US-China trade tensions weighing on the...
IATA, Star Alliance extend passenger verification partnership
IATA and Star Alliance have renewed their collaboration on traveller document verification.
In a signing ceremony at IATA’s 75th Annual General Meeting in Seoul, the...
Slowing demand, rising costs squeeze airline profits: IATA
IATA has downgraded its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a US$28 billion profit, from US$35.5 billion forecast in December 2018,...
Amadeus, Lufthansa get IATA One Order certification
Amadeus and Lufthansa are now certified under IATA One Order, an initiative to modernise the flight booking experience.
Under the One Order approach, the customer...
Bangkok Airways named IATA regional training partner
Bangkok Air Aviation Training Center (BATC), a subsidiary of Bangkok Airways, and IATA have signed a partnership agreement on the establishment of IATA Regional Aviation Training Partner in Bangkok.
Amid evolving threats, IATA urges greater public-private collaboration to keep aviation...
IATA is calling on industry stakeholders and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats...
US airlines, IATA to recognise non-binary passengers
US airline passengers who don't identify as "male" or "female" will soon have more gender options to choose from, including "unspecified" and "undisclosed", when...
IATA tests new direct debit payment method
The first IATA Pay ticket purchase transaction has been completed in a live test environment.
The live test conducted with UK-based fintech company ipagoo was...
IATA ‘cautiously optimistic’ on airlines’ profitability in 2019
With lower fuel prices and strong economic growth, the global airline industry net profit is expected to hit US$35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead...
IATA touts greater benefits for agents in digital ID card push
IATA is stepping up its global outreach efforts for its new digital identification cards for travel agents, encouraging industry professionals to get on board...
