Tag: IATA
Asia-Pacific Dominates as Global Air Traffic Hits New Highs in 2024
Global aviation roared back in 2024, with air passenger volumes soaring across the world’s busiest routes and major travel markets, according to IATA’s newly...
Global Premium Air Travel Surges Beyond Pre-Pandemic Levels, Setting the Stage...
Premium air travel is not just recovering, it is reshaping the global aviation market. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2024 World...
IATA Urges Scrutiny of Heathrow Expansion Plans, Welcomes Competition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for rigorous scrutiny of proposals for the future development of London’s Heathrow Airport, cautioning against assuming...
IATA: $1bn Airline Funds Blocked in Africa, Urges Action
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised alarm over more than $1 billion in airline revenues trapped across 26 African countries, representing 73%...
Africa Trails Global Air Cargo Growth Despite Rising Capacity
Africa’s air cargo sector showed signs of struggle in May 2025, falling behind global trends despite a slight boost in capacity. According to the...
Africa Sees Strong Passenger Demand Growth in May as Global Air...
African airlines recorded a robust 9.5% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand for May 2025, significantly outpacing the global average growth rate of 6.7%,...
IATA Warns SAF Mandates Risk Global Fuel Supply Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that current policy approaches, especially in Europe, risk slowing the growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)...
Nigeria Maintains Clean Bill Amid $1.3bn Airline Funds Blocked
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that $1.3 billion in airline funds remain blocked from repatriation by various governments as of April...
SAHCO Exceeds IATA Standard With 88% On-Time Performance
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has earned widespread commendation for surpassing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) On-Time Performance (OTP) standard, recording an...
IATA Sets Ground Handling Priorities on Safety, Standards, Baggage, and Sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Nairobi, hosted by Kenya Airways, and outlined four key priorities...