The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request that the rules governing use of airport slots be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus). Around 43% of all passengers depart from over 200 slot coordinated airports worldwide. At present, the rules for […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak (COVID-19) shows a potential 13% full-year loss of passenger demand for carriers in the Asia-Pacific region. Considering that growth for the region’s airlines was forecast to be 4.8%, the net impact will be an 8.2% […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Union of Railways (UIC), to strengthen their cooperation in standard setting and interoperability initiatives, with a focus on data exchange standards supporting intermodal travel. Under the MoU, the collaboration opportunities will be explored from the dual perspectives of […]
The Head of Account Management, West and Central Africa, International Air Transport Association, IATA, Dr Samson Fatokun, has commended West Africa’s leading carrier, Air Peace, for upholding high standards of safety in its flight operations. Fatokun, who gave the commendation while presenting the third IATA Operational Safety Audit, IOSA, Certificate to the Chairman of Air […]
The Managing Director of Finchglow Travels Limited, Bankole Bernard, in this interview says Nigeria is a leading market in air travel, adding that travel agencies play critical role in the aviation industry through wealth distribution and job creation. What are your major challenges operating a travel agency in Nigeria? The major challenge is the work force. […]
