News & Press Releases relating to International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Germany introduces air passenger tax

The German government has approved the controversial green tax on air travel.

Air travel recovery slows

Demand for air travel continued to grow during July, but the rate of recovery was lower than for June, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Airline compensation for delays suspended

An airlines' obligation to pay compensation to UK passengers affected by long delays has been suspended by the High Court in London.

Sharp rise in premium travel

A sharp rise in the number of passengers travelling business class was reported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) today (August 16).

IATA urges Spanish air traffic control to avoid strikes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a statement pleading with Spanish air traffic controllers not to walk out over a pay dispute.

IATA reports "continued strong growth"

Air travel is showing "continued strong growth" with demand in June up 11.9% compared with the same month last year.

Premium travel bouncing back says IATA

Premium traffic is bouncing back with an 18.7% increase in May compared with the same month last year.

Air traffic rebounds says IATA

Air traffic rebounded in May after the negative impact of the volcanic ash clouds in Europe, the International Air Traffic Association (IATA) said.

Premium travel returning

Despite fears of changes in the way we fly, the first quarter of 2010 saw a rebound in the popularity of premium economy, business and first class.

IATA’s vision for 2050

Airlines in 2050 will operate with almost no delays in globally united skies, according to IATA's CEO Giovanni Bisignani.

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