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Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Nov 24, 2020

Coronavirus: Deep losses continue into 2021

The COVID-19 crisis challenged the industry for its very survival in 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a revised outlook for airline industry performance in 2020 and 2021. Deep industry losses will continue into 2021, even though performance is expected to improve over the period of the forecast. A net loss of $118.5 billion is expected for 2020 (deeper than…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Oct 21, 2020

Coronavirus: International Air Transport Association (IATA) revises 2020 Passenger Traffic Forecast Down for Africa

Four airlines across Africa have ceased operations due to the impact of COVID-19 and two are in voluntary administration, with many more in serious financial distress

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for Africa for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. IATA now expects full-year 2020 passenger numbers in Africa (to/from/within) to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down significantly from the 45% that was projected in July In absolute numbers, the…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Oct 17, 2020

Coronavirus: International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes US Military Report on Low Risk of Catching COVID-19 on a Flight

The US Transcom testing showed that the aerosol was “rapidly diluted by the high air exchange rates” of a typical aircraft cabin

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the release of the results of testing by the United States Transportation Command (US Transcom) confirming the low risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard an aircraft.The US Transcom testing, which was conducted in August, found that “the overall exposure risk from aerosolized pathogens, like…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Oct 01, 2020

Coronavirus: 4.5 Million African Jobs at Risk due to COVID-19 and Travel Restrictions

172,00 jobs will be lost in aviation alone in 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the damage being done to the African aviation industry and on economies by the shutdown of air traffic owing to the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened. According to new data published today by the Air Transport Action Group of which IATA is a…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Sep 22, 2020

Coronavirus: International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls for Systematic COVID-19 Testing before Departure

International travel is 92% down on 2019 levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure as an alternative to quarantine measures in order to re-establish global air connectivity. IATA will work through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Sep 16, 2020

Coronavirus - Africa: Quarantine Measure Hampering the Restart of Aviation in Africa and the Middle East

Thirty-five countries in Africa and the Middle East have government-imposed quarantine measures in place

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments in Africa and Middle East (AME) to implement testing as an alternative to quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. Thirty-five countries in Africa and the Middle East have government-imposed quarantine measures in place. This is an increase of seven countries…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Sep 09, 2020

Coronavirus: The Time to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine Transport is Now

Air cargo plays a key role in the distribution of vaccines in normal times through well-established global time- and temperature-sensitive distribution systems

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and available for distribution. The association also warned of potentially severe capacity constraints in transporting vaccines by air. Preparedness Air cargo plays a key role…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Aug 24, 2020

Coronavirus: Travelers Face Risk of Penalties for Refusing to Wear Face Covering

According to tests at University of Edinburgh, face covering, when properly worn, can cut forward spread of potential COVID-19 droplets from mouth by 90%

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travelers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19. Wearing face coverings is a key recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) guidance for safe operations during the pandemic,…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Aug 18, 2020

Coronavirus - Africa: Health Checklist to help Airlines implement International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) COVID-19 Guidance

Take-off guidance is global standard framework of risk-based temporary measures for governments and air transport value chain for safe operations during COVID-19 crisis

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an airline self-assessment health checklist to support the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. The Take-off guidance is the global standard framework of risk-based temporary measures for governments and the air transport value…

Source: International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Jul 29, 2020

Coronavirus - Africa: Unblocking Bottlenecks in Financial Relief Critical for Survival of Air Transport in Africa

As a consequence of the pandemic and associated restrictions, African airlines are forecast to lose USD 2 billion in 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging African governments to: Unblock bottlenecks so that urgently needed financial relief pledged for air transport and tourism reaches the distressed businesses it is meant to help. Implement the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-Off guidance to ensure a safe restart to aviation. …

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