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Travel and Aviation Bodies Call for Quarantine-free Journeys

In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to lift quarantine measures and restore travel.

Singapore Airlines and Travelport Put NDC into Action

Travelport and Singapore Airlines recently welcomed on board their first passengers whose tickets were booked using NDC technology.

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Improving at a Slower Pace

Air cargo demand continued to improve in October but at a slower pace compared to the previous month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Covid-19: New Guidelines by EASA/ECDC Reject Quarantine of Air Travelers

EU agencies EASA and ECDC have released guidelines to support a coordinated approach to reduce risks related to the movement of travelers in the Covid-19 era.

IATA Announces Leadership Changes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced leadership changes approved by its 76th Annual General Meeting.

Analysis: No Correlation Between Covid-19 Infection Rates and Air Passenger Traffic

ACI Europe releases analysis showing no correlation between increased air passenger volumes and Covid-19 infection (positivity) rates in Europe during Q3.

Coordinated Action Needed to Resume Travel, Say European Tourism Experts

European tourism experts and MEPs are calling for an EU-wide coordinated approach that will ensure the seamless restart of travel and tourism.

Greece Calls for Common EU Protocols and Pre-flight Covid-19 Tests in Air Travel Process

Common EU travel protocols and pre-departure testing are key for aviation to begin to recover in 2021 from the dire effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

IATA: What Greece Needs for its Aviation Sector to Recover

Aviation is critical for the Greek economy and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to solutions that are needed to ensure that the industry recovers from the Covid-19 crisis.

IATA: Covid-19 Comeback Hits September Air Passenger Demand

A second wave of Covid-19 and consecutive lockdowns across Europe have driven air demand in September down by 82.5% against 2019, says IATA.

Qatar Airways: 99.988% of Passengers Flown COVID-19-free

Qatar Airways' monitoring and hygiene program has resulted in more than 99.988% of passengers travelling Covid-19-free on board its aircraft since February 2020.

Covid-19: Aviation, Tourism Sectors Not Happy with EU Guidance on Travel Restrictions

Aviation and tourism bodies are disappointed with the EU's guidance to member states on better coordinating Covid-19 travel measures.

Report: Nearly 70% of Travelers Plan to Fly Internationally in Next 6 Months

A new OAG report on travel confidence has found that overall, fear levels over catching Covid-19 while flying are tepid and most consumers are open to air travel.

EU-wide Covid-19 Testing Protocol for Travel Proposed by Aviation Bodies

European aviation bodies are calling for member states to replace quarantine measures with Covid-19 testing for passengers from high-risk areas.

Global Air Travel Expected to Tumble by 66% in 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it now expects full-year 2020 air traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019, due to the impact of Covid-19.

IATA Wants Covid-19 Testing Before Boarding

IATA is requesting that all passengers be tested for Covid-19 before flying, in efforts to reignite air travel and address the issue of varying quarantine measures.

Europe’s Travel and Tourism Industry Calls for End to Quarantines in EU

Over 20 travel and tourism bodies are calling for the European Commission to replace quarantine restrictions with a common EU testing protocol for travel.

Sabre Achieves Level 4 NDC Aggregator Certification from IATA

Sabre Corporation has received the NDC Level 4 certification as an aggregator by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA: Air Passenger Demand Plunges in July

Air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers, dropped by 79.8% in July compared to the same month in 2019, IATA said.

IATA Tells Passengers Masks Save Lives

IATA is asking air travelers to be responsible and wear masks at all times during travel to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.