Almost a month after Singapore Airlines tested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass app for passengers arriving at Heathrow early in March, more carriers in Asia Pacific are following suit. And whilst this may be good news for the travel industry, it seems airlines along with its passenger side still have a lot on their plates. The latest traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that passenger demand worsened in February with fears … [Read more...] about Carriers gear up for travel as cargo remains ‘bright spot’
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IATA’s chief economist Pearce to retire in July
Chief economist Brian Pearce will retire from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in July 2021, after 17 years with the trade association, and a recruitment process has been launched, a press release confirmed. Since joining the organisation in 2004, Pearce, who also serves on the strategic leadership team, has built IATA’s evidence-based economic analysis capabilities into the most authoritative source of insight on aviation’s global performance. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s … [Read more...] about IATA’s chief economist Pearce to retire in July
Q&A: Glyn Hughes on vaccine logistics and collaboration
2020 was such an unprecedented year which saw shifts unheard of in the aviation industry. For one, cargo replaced the passenger side of the business as top revenue earner for most airlines with much of the spotlight focused on the mammoth task of transporting and distributing medical equipment, relief goods, PPEs in the middle part of the year. Whilst air freight rates produced higher yields for cargo operators with load factors soaring above the normal average on the back of surging demand … [Read more...] about Q&A: Glyn Hughes on vaccine logistics and collaboration
Airports council ACI Asia-Pacific launches new website
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific on 15 December launched a new website to strengthen advocacy efforts in support of its regional airport member base. Sporting a fresh visual identity, the new website prominently features news and perspectives from its airport members and World Business Partners and highlights the advocacy areas most needed for the future development and prosperity of the region. “2020 has been a turning point for the association, which … [Read more...] about Airports council ACI Asia-Pacific launches new website
IATA’s de Juniac to step down next year
The International Air Transport Association announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO, will step down from his role with the trade association effective 31 March 2021. De Juniac, who joined IATA in September 2016, made his intention known several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. The IATA Board of Governors will recommend Willie Walsh, former CEO of IAG Group, as its eighth Director General effective 1 April 2021 … [Read more...] about IATA’s de Juniac to step down next year
Travel demand likely to rebound with ‘conducive’ conditions, AAPA says
With cross-border travel effectively grounded, the Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) highlighted survival and continuity during their virtual meeting on 13 November. The Assembly concluded with AAPA, IATA and ACI Asia-Pacific jointly declaring their solidarity and commitment to work with governments to revive air travel. Industry The health crisis has triggered unimaginable losses for airlines exceeding US$84 billion worldwide this year. Asia … [Read more...] about Travel demand likely to rebound with ‘conducive’ conditions, AAPA says