IATA urges India to lift restrictions on international flights, end domestic fare capping

TBM Staff | Mumbai Friday, 30 July 2021, 2:05 PM

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Indian government to remove COVID-19 related restrictions on airlines in the country. The body of 290 global airlines wants India to resume operation of international flights along with an end to capacity restrictions and fare capping Continue Reading

Most air travellers confident of safety onboard & support mask-wearing: IATA Survey

TBM Staff | Mumbai Thursday, 22 July 2021, 8:05 PM

According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term. However, a majority are also frustrated with the “hassle factor” around COVID-19 protocols, including confusion and uncertainty about travel rules, testing Continue Reading

IATA calls on states to follow WHO guidelines on international travel

TBM Staff | Mumbai Friday, 16 July 2021, 1:15 PM

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: • Do not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a mandatory Continue Reading

India’s domestic passenger traffic falls 71% in May 2021

TBM Staff | Mumbai Thursday, 8 July 2021, 12:00 PM

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that India’s domestic traffic fell 71.0% in May compared to May 2019 amid the emergence of the new and more contagious “Delta” variant. This compared to a 42% decline registered in April versus the same month two years ago. As per IATA, both international and domestic travel demand […]Continue Reading