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IATA wary of proposed increase to UK Electronic Travel Authorisations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has aired its opposition to the recent UK Home Office proposal to increase the costs of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) by 60 percent to GBP 16.

Airlines and Aviation

ME carriers saw load factor of 81% in November

Middle Eastern carriers saw an 8.7% year-on-year increase in demand, according to a new report. Capacity also increased by 3.9% year-on-year and the load factor was 81%, latest the International Air Transport Association (IATA) report about passenger demand in November showed.

Air

IATA reports 8.1 percent increase in global passenger demand for November 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global passenger demand figures for November 2024, marking an all-time high of 83.4 percent in terms of load factor.

Air

IATA November air cargo demand report shows 16th straight month of growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its air cargo demand report for November 2024, showing sustained growth throughout a 16-month period.

Air

IATA releases statement on Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243.

Air

IATA: Airline profitability to grow in 2025 despite supply chain issues

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges.

Air

IATA report shows slow growth in terms of Sustainable Aviation Fuel production

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that, within this year, SAF production volumes reached one million tonnes (1.3 billion liters), double the 0.5 million tonnes (600 million liters) produced in 2023.

Africa

IATA: Governments blocked US$1.7 billion in airline funds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports several governments have blocked up to $1.7 billion in airline funds from repatriation as of the end of October 2024.

Air

IATA reports continued growth in passenger demand throughout October

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand, showing how load factor for the month was at 83.9 percent.

Air

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose in October

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Air Cargo demand up 9.8% in October 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.

Airlines and Aviation

EU needs to prioritise competitiveness and sustainability: WOCE

The International Air Transport Association’s Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) event concluded with a call for industry and governments to work together with practical actions to make Europe more competitive and sustainable.

Africa

IATA reports air cargo grew by 9.4 percent in September

The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global air cargo markets report for September 2024 showed continuing strong annual growth in demand.