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IATA Travel Pass Now Accepts EU, UK Covid-19 Certificates

IATA announced that users of its digital Travel Pass could now upload EU and UK Covid-19 vaccination data to the a mobile app.

IATA: Covid-19 Devastates Global Air Transport in 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic hit global air transport hardest in 2020 with the international airline industry describing it as the worst year on record.

IATA: June Shows No Recovery for International Air Travel

The situation for international travel was nowhere it should have been in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA Slams EU’s Slot Decision, Says it’s ‘Out Of Touch With Reality’

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has branded the European Commission’s decision to set the 2022 winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality”.

IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Covid-19 Testing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take action to address the high cost of Covid-19 tests in many jurisdictions.

Nominations Open for 2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards

IATA is inviting nominations for its 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards, which recognize the efforts to promote a more diverse and inclusive aviation industry.

Covid-19: IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-border Travel

IATA is calling for states to follow new World Health Organization (WHO) guidance on travel that recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel.

IATA Sees Domestic Air Travel Demand Improving

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is seeing an improvement in domestic air travel demand while international passenger travel continues to be stalled due to restrictions.

Gulf Air Begins IATA Travel Pass Trial on Athens, London and Singapore Flights

Passengers traveling on Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to Athens, London and Singapore can use the IATA Travel Pass to store their pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test results.

IATA Expects Net Airline Industry Losses of $47.7bn in 2021

IATA expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 and says immediate priorities are restart plans, employment support and cost reduction.

UNWTO and IATA Launch Destination Tracker that Provides Covid-19 Travel Info

The UNWTO and IATA launched a Destination Tracker, a new tool that provides up-to-date information on Covid-19 restrictions and requirements of airlines and destinations, allowing tourists to make informed choices.

IATA Signs Deal to Boost Travel with Covid-19 Testing

IATA has announced an agreement with Eurofins that will add 800 Covid-19 test centers across 50 countries to the IATA Travel Pass lab network.

Singapore to Use IATA’s Covid-19 Travel Pass from May

Starting on May 1, passengers traveling to Singapore will be able to use the IATA Travel Pass to store their pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test results.

Willie Walsh Takes Over at IATA

Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac.

Air Transport Sector Needs Stimulus Measures, Says IATA

IATA has called for governments to stay engaged and consider stimulus measures for the air transport sector as part of the preparations to restart international travel in the Covid-19 era.

IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed on First International Flight

The first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app arrived on March 17 in London from Singapore.

Singapore Airlines First in World to Pilot IATA’s Travel Pass App

Singapore Airlines will be the world’s first airline to pilot IATA’s Travel Pass mobile app for digital health verification.

IATA Getting Ready to Launch Covid-19 Travel Pass

Τhe International Air Transport Association will soon launch its IATA Travel Pass to help travelers and governments manage digital health credentials.

IATA: Global Airline Industry to Remain Cash Negative in 2021

Covid-19 measures will keep the global the airline industry cash negative throughout 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA’s Chief Economist Brian Pearce to Retire

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July.