The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate to very high rates of accuracy. Additionally, testing must be cost-effective and not create an economic or logistical barrier to travel. The International Civil Aviation … [Read more...] about IATA releases criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
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IATA interactive map gives travelers latest COVID-19 restrictions with real-time alerts available
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a free online interactive world map to provide travelers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country. The map relies on IATA’s Timatic database which contains comprehensive information on documentation required for international travel. To keep pace with the dynamic situation with respect to COVID-19, Timatic is updated more than 200 times per day to provide accurate travel restrictions specific to the current pandemic, … [Read more...] about IATA interactive map gives travelers latest COVID-19 restrictions with real-time alerts available
After April passenger demand trough, first signals of uptick
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), plunged 94.3 percent compared to April 2019, as the COVID-19-related travel restrictions virtually shut down domestic and international air travel. This is a rate of decline never seen in the history of IATA’s traffic series, which dates back to 1990. More recently, figures … [Read more...] about After April passenger demand trough, first signals of uptick
AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
Despite all the pressure and risk, Asia Pacific carriers are well-placed to capture market opportunities in an expanding global economy. Improvements in global trade sentiment have delivered a robust 10% growth in air cargo volumes, a welcome development for Asian carriers which account for nearly 40% of global air cargo traffic. Although there has been considerable pressure on yields in a fiercely competitive environment, Asia Pacific carriers in aggregate are expected to deliver … [Read more...] about AAPA Assembly of Presidents discuss Asia Pacific carriers
Facilitating closer contacts between regulators and the industry
Using the venue of the Second ICAO Meeting on Air Cargo Development in Africa which ICAO held in partnership with TIACA, Secretary General of TIACA Vladimir Zubkov organized a meeting with participation of Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council, Boubacar Djibo, Director of the ICAO Air Transport Bureau and ICAO Regional Directors Mam Sait Jallow and Barry Kashambo on the ICAO side, and Piet Demunter, Director Strategic Development and Steven Polmans, Head of Cargo & … [Read more...] about Facilitating closer contacts between regulators and the industry
ICAO president impressed with Vietjet operation activities
On the occasion of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegation’s trip to Vietnam, ICAO president Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and ICAO APAC Deputy Regional Director Manjit Singh Seva Singh paid a working visit to Vietjet office on. Speaking at the meeting with Vietjet’s management board members, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu highly appreciated the airline’s efforts and achievements in its operations, services and management activities. He also stressed on … [Read more...] about ICAO president impressed with Vietjet operation activities
