IATA Press Releases

IATA Urges Support for Common European Digital Vaccination Certificate

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

IATA urged EU to support an initiative from Greek PM to agree on a COVID-19 vaccination certificate allowing travel without testing

Etihad Airways one of the First Airlines Globally to Launch IATA Travel Pass

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

IATA & Etihad announced partnership to launch the IATA Travel Pass for Etihad Airways’ guests

Emirates to Become one of the First Airlines Globally to Trial IATA Travel Pass

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

IATA partners with Emirates on IATA Travel Pass, an app that manages testing or vaccine information.

Statement on Closure of UK Travel Corridors

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:00:00 GMT

IATA is deeply disappointed to see all UK travel corridors shut down.

IATA Welcomes US Pre-Departure Testing Order

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

IATA welcomes the announcement by the US CDC regarding COVID-19 testing for travelers.

New Travel Restrictions Across Latin America & the Caribbean Threaten Economic Recovery

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

IATA, ALTA, ACI-LAC and CANSO express deep concerns about the new measures and restrictions imposed on air travel across.

IATA Welcomes the Resumption of Air Connectivity between Key Nations in the Middle East

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

IATA welcomes the ‘solidarity and stability’ agreement that will see Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt open borders with Qatar.

Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Passenger demand which slowed since the Northern hemisphere’s summer came to a halt in November 2020

Air Cargo Demand Improves in November, Capacity Remains Constrained

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Global air freight markets in November 2020 show that volumes improved compared to October, but remain depressed compared to 2019.

Statement: New Testing Requirements for Air Travel to Canada

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

IATA expressed deep frustration with Canada’s new COVID-19 testing requirement for all arriving air travelers.

Al-Awadhi New RVP for Africa and Middle East

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

IATA announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East (AME), effective 1 March 2021.

Statement on border closures from the UK

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Statement from IATA's Regional Vice President, Europe on border closures from the UK.

Joint Industry Call on Governments to Consider Aviation Workers as Essential for Vaccination

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT

IATA, ALTA, ACI-LAC and CANSO, are jointly reaching out to governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to ensure that employees in the aviation sector are considered as essential workers during the impending COVID-19 vaccine campaign.

IATA Calls for the Reopening of Air Connectivity between Panama and Venezuela

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT

IATA is calling on authorities in Panama and Venezuela to urgently reestablish air services between the two countries.

Airlines and Airports Stress Need to Align European Commission Proposal on Airport Slot Relief ...

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Europe’s airlines and airports are highly concerned by the EC's proposal to amend the airport slot regulation.

IATA Unveils Key Design Elements of IATA Travel Pass

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

IATA unveiled key design elements of the IATA Travel Pass, a mobile app to help travelers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements.

IATA Renews Call on Governments to Consider Aviation Workers as Essential for Vaccination

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

IATA renewed its call on governments to ensure that employees in the aviation sector are considered as essential workers during the impending COVID-19 vaccine campaign.

European Air Transport COVID-19 Impacts and Recovery to be Worse than other Regions

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

IATA released new estimates for the impacts of COVID-19 on air transport and economies in Europe in 2020, indicating a further deterioration.

Best Practices for COVID-19 Market Stimulation

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT

IATA called on governments to add market stimulation measures to the support they are giving to keep aviation financially viable.

Passenger Recovery Disappoints in October

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

October 2020 passenger demand (RPK) down 70.6% compared to October 2019