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Emirates to Host IATA’s 80th Annual General Meeting in Dubai

Emirates will host the 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Dubai in June 2024.

Op-Ed: ‘Greece should strive to lead a sustainable aviation revolution’ – Rafael Schvartzman, IATA

IATA Regional Vice President for Europe Rafael Schvartzman talks to GTP and highlights that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the industry's number one priority.

Air Travel: Unruly Passenger Incidents on Flights Increase in 2022

Reported unruly passenger incidents on flights, including non-compliance, verbal abuse and intoxication, increased in 2022 compared to 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA Invites Nominations for 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Awards

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened nominations for its annual awards program that recognizes excellence in diversity and inclusion in the aviation value chain.

IATA Takes Legal Action Against Dutch Government for Cap on Schiphol Flights

IATA and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity.

EU’s EES Entry-Exit Biometric Border Controls Delayed

The launch of the EU’s EES travel authorization system has been pushed back to the end of the year.

Greece Among Top 20 Traveling Nationalities in 2022

Greece is among the Top 20 nationalities that travel, according a report released by travel retail research agency m1nd-set in cooperation with IATA and ARC.

Covid-19: World Tourism Bodies Say China Traveler Restrictions a ‘Step Back’

World travel and tourism bodies, including airline associations, say EU recommendations to test travelers from China are a step back.

Greece to Require Passengers from China to Take Preflight Covid Test

Greece will require passengers from China to take preflight Covid test and wear masks on board flights.  

EU States Agree to Pre-Departure Covid-19 Testing for China Travelers

The EU has agreed to introduce pre-departure Covid-19 testing on all arrivals from China, following a surge of the pandemic in the Asian country.

IATA Sees a 200% Increase in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

IATA estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022 — a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 million liters.

Air Transport is Critical to European Business Success, Says Survey

Air transport is critical to the success and competitiveness of the vast majority of European business leaders, according to a survey released by IATA.

ICAO Members Set Goal for Decarbonized Air Transport by 2050

ICAO, the UN body overseeing the global civil air transport sector, succeeded in setting net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 as the worldwide climate goal for aviation.

EU Lawmakers Update Airport Slot Rules for Airlines

As of October 30, airlines will have to use 75% of their planned take-off and landing slots in order to keep them the following season, EU lawmakers have decided.

Europe’s Airports Call for Return to 80-20 Slot Use Rule for Airlines

ACI Europe is calling for the reinstatement of standard airport slot rules which would see airlines operating at least 80% of every planned slot sequence this winter.

Air Travel Continues Recovery Trend in July, Some Markets Approach pre-COVID Levels

The performance of airlines in July continued to be strong with some markets approaching pre-COVID levels, according to IATA.

World’s Most Powerful Passports: Greece Ranks 8th

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

IATA 2022 World Financial Symposium to Focus on Reshaping Airline Resilience Post-COVID

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its 2022 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on reshaping airline resilience.

IATA: Global Air Travel Making Strong Recovery Despite Disruption

Global air travel was back on track in June reaching 70.8% of pre-Covid-19 levels and driven by strong passenger demand despite the challenging times for the sector.

IATA Joins Forces with HSI for Pet-friendly Passage by Air in Times of Crisis

Animal protection organisation HSI has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who are evacuating or taking refuge with their owners.