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Aviation experiences sharpest decline in passenger traffic in its history during 2020
International passenger demand fell by 75.6 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019 levels, representing the sharpest traffic decline in aviation history.
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Building trust in a seamless passenger experience
Carol Lobato, Deputy General Manager at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 2, details the hard work that goes into creating an effortless, stress-free experience for passengers, and the importance of trust, now more than ever, in building and keeping relationships that will see those passengers return.
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IATA calls on governments to establish global vaccination and testing standards
By accelerating the establishment of vaccination and testing certifications, IATA has stressed that governments can better support the re-establishment of global air connectivity.
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Supporting the air cargo industry in transporting the COVID-19 vaccine
Steven Polmans, Chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), tells International Airport Review about the work that is being undertaken to better support the air cargo industry in transporting the vital COVID-19 vaccine across the globe, as well as discussing some of the challenges that come with playing such…
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ICAO Secretary General stresses negative impact of latest COVID-19 safety measures on air travel
With fresh travel restrictions and border closures being implemented across the globe, ICAO's Secretary General has outlined that there are few signs of near-term relief ahead for travel and tourism markets in the continued face of COVID-19.
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IATA urges EU to adopt digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enable unrestricted travel
Should the certificate be adopted, those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 would benefit from the ability to travel freely throughout Europe, without being hindered by testing or quarantines.
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All passengers arriving in the U.S. now require proof of negative COVID-19 test
As of 26 January 2021, the CDC will require all passengers entering the U.S. to provide proof of their negative COVID-19 test result or provide documentation of having recovered from the virus.
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IATA gains airline partners for trials of new IATA Travel Pass
Emirates and Etihad Airways have become two of the first airlines in the world to partner with IATA on trialling its new digital travel pass.
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The NEXTT Vision: From concept to implementation – during and post-COVID-19
After a successful first webinar, which saw over 1,000 participants register, NEXTT will be hosting their second webinar on 4 February 2021, which will look at how the industry is moving from concepts to the implementation of ideas, and how it is taking advantage of the new imperatives of healthy…
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Industry stakeholders express concern over new Latin America and Caribbean travel restrictions
ACI-LAC, ALTA, CANSO and IATA have called for the implementation and adherence to internationally-agreed measures which permit safe air travel during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
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Passenger demand recovery comes to standstill in November 2020
As new strains of COVID-19 begin to cause fresh lockdowns, border closures and travel restrictions, the passenger demand recovery that was being witnessed in the summer months of 2020 has come to a halt.
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Global air freight markets experienced slight increase in volumes in November 2020
Despite small but consistent month-on-month increases, global air freight volumes still remain drastically low when compared to 2019 levels as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit movement and aircraft availability.
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IATA expresses concern and frustration over new Canadian COVID-19 testing requirement
With all passengers arriving in Canada now being required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, IATA has labelled the government mandate as 'draconian'.
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How the IATA Travel Pass will work
The IATA Travel Pass is a bold step forward in the implementation of contactless travel.
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Aviation employees should be considered as essential workers for COVID-19 vaccine, says IATA
The aviation industry needs its workers to be considered as essential when the vaccine is rolled out across the globe, as they will play an essential role in its distribution.
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