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IATA Warns of More Passenger Disruption if Airline Slot Rules Resume

IATA has expressed concern that a “premature return” to pre-pandemic slot use rules for airlines in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.

IATA: Completely Removing All Covid-19 Restrictions is the Way Forward

People need to travel and when governments remove Covid-19 restrictions, they do, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA: Airlines Gaining Lost Ground as Tourism Picks Up Pace

IATA revised upward its outlook for the industry’s 2022 financial performance adding however that key challenges ahead will include soaring fuel prices.

IATA: Travel Demand Strong but Covid-19 Curbs Still Delaying Recovery 

Strong desire for travel is boosting air travel, but poor management of Covid-19 is still impacting the sector’s recovery, according to IATA.

Greek Travel Agents Call for More Staff at Consulates to Meet Summer Visa Demand

Greek travel agents are calling on the government to cover under-staffed consulate services in view of the increased demand for visas.

IATA Warns of Airport Delays Due to Pent-up Demand for Air Travel

With Covid-19 travel restrictions being removed in most places, IATA is calling on governments to have plans in place to meet expected demand this summer.

IATA: European Airlines’ Capacity Up by 174.8% in February

Air travel in European countries recorded growth in February 2022, despite Covid-19 disruptions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Covid-19: IATA Sees Progress in Opening the World to Travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sees increasing momentum towards the reopening of borders and the relaxation of travel restrictions, as Covid-19 moves into the endemic phase.

IATA, ACI Europe Call on Greece to Lift Health-related Travel Restrictions

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ACI Europe are urging Greece to take further steps and lift all health-related travel restrictions ahead of the summer season.

Global Air Travel Industry Wants End to Covid-19 Controls

Airlines and airports are calling for all remaining COVID restrictions applying to intra-EU and Schengen area travel to be dropped.

IATA: Europe Air Passenger Traffic to Fully Recover in 2024

Total passenger numbers to and from Europe are expected to reach 86 percent of pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2022, before making a full recovery in 2024, says IATA.

EU to Lift Travel Restrictions for the Vaccinated from Third Countries

The European Council has updated its recommendation on the temporary restriction of non-essential travel into the EU from third countries.

Commission Proposes Extending EU Covid-19 Travel Pass by a Year

As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate safe travel, the European Commission proposed extending the use of the EU Digital Covid Certificate by a year.

EU Airports, Airlines: Studies Prove Covid-19 Travel Controls Ineffective

Blanket travel measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron have failed, global travel and tourism organizations say in a joint statement.

IATA: Global Air Traffic Demand in 2021 Down by 58.4% Over pre-Covid 2019 Levels

IATA announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand fell by 58.4% compared to 2019.

IATA Calls for Removal of All Travel Barriers

IATA, representing the world’s airline companies, is calling on national governments to swiftly ease Covid-19 travel restrictions.

IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as its Senior Vice President (SVP) for Commercial Products and Services.

IATA: November Air Traffic Improves but Omicron May Lead to Slowdown

Global air travel managed to recover some lost ground in November but appears to be slowing down after that due to the onset of the Omicron variant.

Greek Passport Remains Among World’s Most Powerful in 2022

The Greek passport remains among the most powerful in the world, ranking 7th on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries.

Greece Updates Rule for Domestic Travel with a Covid-19 Recovery Certificate

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has issued an update to the rule for travelers flying on domestic flights in Greece with a Covid-19 recovery certificate.