The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed high expectations for the outcomes of the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), beginning today in Montreal. Encouraging ICAO member states to continue to support the industry’s efforts to address its climate change impacts will be at the top of the agenda. The industry’s agenda also includes: • The…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced the official opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport. The massive air hub is expected to become the biggest single terminal by traveler capacity in around two decades. The Chinese leader and top government officials came to the opening ceremony inside the the starfish-shaped terminal on Wednesday, days before the…
Almost three out of four Americans are unprepared for the October 1, 2020 deadline for full implementation of REAL ID, and millions could be prevented from boarding a plane because they do not have the required identification, according to a study commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association. Next October 1, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today launched the 25by2025 Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The 25by2025 Campaign is a voluntary commitment by participating IATA member airlines. Key among the commitments of airlines participating in the 25by2025 Campaign are: • Increasing the number of women in senior positions (to be…
Delta Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LATAM) today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership that for the first time combines the strengths of the leading airlines in North and Latin America. “This transformative partnership with LATAM will bring together our leading global brands, enabling us to provide the very best service and reliability…
Saudi Arabia is launching new visa regime for 49 countries In a historic move, Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time. Details of a new visa regime will be announced on Friday evening (27 September) at a gala event at Ad-Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Riyadh. The Kingdom is launching a…
