Ground handling contributes to the success of 37 million flights every year. "With volumes now back to pre-pandemic levels the challenge is to ensure that the industry’s future growth is supported through safe, efficient, and sustainable ground operations" said Monika Mejstrikova, Director Ground Operations, IATA Read full opening speech at #IATAIGHC 👇 https://bit.ly/4dx9Tzo
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Airlines and Aviation
Geneva, Le Grand-Saconnex 805,531 followers
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About us
IATA is an international trade organization, created over 70 years ago by a group of airlines. Today, IATA represents some 320 airlines in 120 countries comprising 83% of total air traffic. The organization also represents, leads and serves the airline industry in general. IATA's Director General and CEO is Willie Walsh.
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https://www.iata.org
External link for International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Industry
- Airlines and Aviation
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Le Grand-Saconnex
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
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- Simplify air travel & shipping, Intermediary between airlines and passenger & cargo agents, Allow airlines to operate safely, securely and efficiently, Training, Consulting, Auditing, Intelligence & Statistics, Financial Services, airline distribution, Advocacy, standards, Aviation environment, CORSIA, Passenger rights, Wildlife protection, Aviation events, IOSA, BSP, CASS, Air cargo, AWB, travel agents, dangerous goods, Business intelligence and statistics, Airport slots, Airline operations, Aviation economics, Baggage, Unit load device, Airport infrastructure, Air traffic management, and New Distribution Capability
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Increasing revenue from premium class travel is instrumental to boost airlines’ profitability. Premium class traffic, which comprises both Business and First class, contributed to about 20% of the total passenger revenues on average over the 2011 to 2019 period while only representing 7% of total revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK). The disruption the industry experienced during the COVID period destabilized that ratio. It now seems to be back on track with the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 showing great improvement compared to one year ago. More on the #WeeklyChart 👇 https://bit.ly/4as8M15 #economics #airlines #travel
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“Contrails can be warming, cooling or even both depending on atmospheric conditions,” explains Dr. Alejandro Block. “But there is no doubt that on an aggregated global level, contrails have a warming impact.” Exactly how warming is unknown, however, as is the timescale on which the effects occur. The limited science on the subject to date has produced a wide range of possibilities. The complexity of factors involved, from atmospheric conditions through to the number of aircraft flying, or what would happen if no aircraft were in the area, makes precision almost impossible. "We do want to act now, but action means maturing research, experimenting, exploring, and developing solutions,” says Hemant Mistry. Read full article 👇 https://bit.ly/3WYULF9 #Aviation #sustainabilty
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👏 Congratulations Tibet Airlines Co., Ltd. on joining IATA's #airlinemembership! Tibet Airlines began operations in July 2011 and launched international services in 2016. It operates 60 domestic routes from its dual bases in Chengdu and Lhasa and is developing rapidly towards East China and Central and Southern China. Tibet Airlines operates a growing fleet of all-Airbus aircraft including 33 A319, 6 A320 and 5 A330 ✈️ Learn more about IATA membership ⏬ https://bit.ly/3FqMjCi
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Read IATA's Annual Safety report on it's 60th anniversary 🎉. #Safety: aviation's priority ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
Links to this years Safety Report, a good read. 2023 was a solid year! But as we know in this business when it comes to safety the job is never done!
IATA Annual Safety Report
iata.org
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The EU is preparing for the launch of new border management initiatives that will affect how ✈️ travelers enter up to 30 🇪🇺 countries. ✔️ Entry/Exit System (EES) will register all non-EU nationals entering 29 European countries for a short stay. EES will collect travelers’ passport details & biometrics. It will replace the stamping of passports with e-recordings of entries, exits and refusals. ✔️ European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new entry requirement for visa-free travelers entering 30 European countries for a short stay. Travelers will need to apply for this authorization online prior to their trip. More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/43uFAED #aviation #travel #border #entryrequirements #EU European Commission Frontex
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The landscape of #aviation #security is constantly shifting. Want to ensure that your security strategy remains adaptive and robust? 🔒 The #webinar: "Navigating the current landscape of Security Management Systems (SeMS)" will focus on industry threats and challenges, strategies for enhancing security, and the role of SeMS in organizational defenses 🗝️ 📅 June 11 ⏰ 8 a.m. EST / 2 p.m. CET Register ▶️ https://bit.ly/3wkr9a2
Navigating the current landscape of Security Management Systems (SeMS)
iata-org.zoom.us
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"Between 2007 and 2022 baggage mishandling reduced by nearly 60%. That is good news. But travelers expect better; and the industry is determined to make further improvements. Tracking bags at acceptance, loading, transfer and delivery will give the industry the data it needs to improve.” - Monika Mejstrikova, IATA Director Ground Operations. In this week’s update, we look at: ✅ Ground Handling priorities: Safety, Global Standards & Sustainability 🎫 Remaining relevant to travel agents 🍃 Focus on UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy 🆕 Initiative to accelerate transition to Enhanced GSE, with Hactl - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited and Menzies Aviation the first ground handlers to obtain this recognition at various stations 👋 Welcome DAT 🛄 Industry makes progress to reduce baggage mishandling, new survey reveals ✈ Slow aircraft deliveries delay renewal benefits to airlines #aviation #IATAIGHC #IGHC #airlines #groundhandling #safety #travelagents #SAF
Remaining Relevant to Travel Agents & Ground Handling Priorities
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“Agents will be even more relevant in the future than they were in the past” says Muhammad Ali Albakri as he describes the developments that IATA's Agency Program has gone through. Find out more about a tailored accreditation process with streamlined requirements which have reduced times by 50% while achieving 90% customer satisfaction without compromising on risk management. Read how the program ensures agents remain indispensable in shaping the future of #aviation 👉 https://bit.ly/3QFDf4s #aviation #travelagents #travel #AviationPartnerships 🤝
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The removal or replacement of single use plastic products in #aviation is no easy task. IATA's expert Daniela Stange goes through the details behind plastic pollution, the specifics to our industry while highlighting the recommendations for both airlines and regulators outlined by a recent report. Collaboration across the entire air transport value chain and enhanced cooperation between sectors are key for our industry to further contribute to a circular economy. 👉 https://bit.ly/4b5mNmr