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IATA launches contactless travel list with access to biometric services

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the contactless travel list to help rapidly scale and increase the adoption of contactless travel solutions and access to biometric services. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses […]

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Kyte and PKFARE Forge Strategic Alliance to Expand Low-Cost Carrier Distribution

Kyte, a leading technology provider specializing in seamless access to low-cost carrier (LCC) inventory via a modern API, has announced a strategic partnership with PKFARE, an IATA-certified global travel content aggregator and distribution company. This collaboration will enable PKFARE to integrate and distribute LCC content through Kyte’s advanced API, enhancing its travel retailing capabilities. Enhancing […]

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IATA: Total demand increased by 2.6% in February

According to data published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand increased by 2.6%, international demand by 5.6% and domestic demand decreased by 1.9% in February 2025 compared to the previous year. More specifically, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increased by 2.6% compared to February 2024. Total capacity, measured in […]

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Austrian Airlines

IATA: 10% increase in demand for air transport in January

The airline industry is off to a strong start in 2025, with global demand for air travel in January up 10% compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). With demand outstripping capacity growth, airlines achieved record high load factors, demonstrating strong consumer interest despite […]

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Saudi Arabian Airlines

Safety performance declines in 2024, IATA announces

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its Annual Safety Report 2024. The industry delivered another year of strong overall safety performance but took a step back from an excellent performance in 2023. More specifically, the Report states: The all-accident rate of 1.13 per million flights (one accident per 880,000 flights) was better than […]

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townsend

Nominations for the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards now open

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who […]

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IATA: Record air transport performance for 2024 | 10.4% growth in total demand and 8.6% in December 2024 | TABLES

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. “2024 made it absolutely clear that people want to travel. With 10.4% demand growth, travel reached record numbers domestically and internationally. Airlines met that strong demand with record efficiency. On average, 83.5% of all seats on […]

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IATA: Air transport soars in November | Focus on Europe

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published data on global passenger demand in November 2024.Total demand was up 8.1%. International demand increased by 11.6% compared to November 2023 and domestic demand increased by 3.1%. More specifically, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, measured in […]

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The first fully digital journey is done ! | Soon the new normality | The IATA PoC

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has moved one step closer to providing a fully digital travel experience by successfully completing a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers using different digital wallets and travel credentials on a round trip between Hong Kong and Tokyo. This innovative project highlights the potential for seamless, paperless travel, where biometric […]

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townsend

IATA: 8.6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in August

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published that overall demand increased by 8.6% compared to August 2023. The occupancy rate in August reached 86.2%. At the same time, both international and domestic demand rose strongly. The data from IATA are as follows: 1.Total demand, was up 8.6% compared to August 2023 Total capacity was up […]

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