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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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'.
The IATA Travel Pass is a bold step forward in the implementation of contactless travel.
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.
On 25 November 2020, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) webinar was hosted by International Airport Review. It went through the main data privacy challenges and how they could be addressed within the One ID Ecosystem and supporting standards.
The Changi Ready Taskforce has been set up to better prepare the air cargo community to meet the logistical demands of vaccine distribution.
Total passenger demand was 70.6 per cent down when compared to October 2019, representing only a 1.6 per cent increase from September 2020.
Though global air cargo demand continues to increase, new IATA data has shown that it is at a much slower pace than originally expected.
Following new guidelines being published by the EASA and ECDC, European aviation associations have called for an end to quarantine measures due to being proven as ineffective.
By temporarily adopting more flexible airport slot rules as quickly as possible, governments can help to preserve essential air transport connectivity.
The pandemic has had a drastic impact on connectivity, with IATA’s Senior Vice President for Member External Relations stressing that "there are no winners, just some players that suffered fewer injuries."
Currently SAF is on average between two to four times more expensive than fossil fuels with current global production of about 100 million litres a year which is just 0.1 per cent of the total amount of aviation fuel consumed by the industry.
The manual will help to move the industry beyond measures such as quarantine as it provides guidance for countries in implementing COVID-19 testing programmes.
The IATA Travel Pass will support the safe reopening of borders by managing and verifying the secure flow of necessary testing or vaccine information among governments, airlines, laboratories and travellers.
De Juniac will step down from his role at IATA from 31 March 2021, with Willie Walsh set to be recommended to fill the position.
On 25 November 2020, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) webinar, hosted by International Airport Review, will go through the main data privacy challenges and how they could be addressed within the One ID Ecosystem and supporting standards. Kelly-Anne Frenette, IATA’s Senior Manager of the Passenger Process for the One…