@IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the global trade association of airlines. Our ~370 members comprise some 85% of global air traffic.

 Geneva and Montreal
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@IATAJul 23
📢 BIG NEWS 📢 We're pleased to announce Saadia Zahidi (@zahidi) has been appointed to the position of Director General, starting 1 November. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth DG and the first woman appointed to hold the position. More on our incoming DG: bit.ly/4wj5sB5
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Did you know that air travel satisfaction has reached an all-time high? #IATAGPS results are based on over 10,000 responses from more than 200 countries. Three major trends in passenger behavior and expectations were identified 👉 bit.ly/4zjwObK #IATAWFSWPS
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✈️ A first for digital identity in air travel! Congratulations to @FlyAirNZ and @hkairport on becoming the first to achieve IATA One ID Certification, setting a benchmark for trusted, seamless and contactless travel. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3UOXS3C #IATAWPSWFS
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Opening #IATAWPS and #IATAWFS in Macao, Sandrine Le Borgne highlighted three tests for turning innovation into real value: ✈️ Does it help airlines compete?
💰 Does it contribute to financial returns?
👤 Does it improve the passenger journey? 👉🏻 bit.ly/4e3bS04
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A warm welcome to Macao! 🇲🇴 Stanley Pun, President of the Civil Aviation Authority, Macao SAR, opened the IATA World Financial & World Passenger Symposium welcoming close to 1,000 aviation leaders and delegates. A great start to two days of industry dialogue! #IATAWFS #IATAWPS
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💳 Airline payments came with a $24.5bn price tag in 2025 to process $1.05tn in sales. And costs are rising faster than travel sales: +10.4% vs +7.7% since 2023. Check out the main figures behind the growing payment challenge 👇 #IATAWFSWPS
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Where are the opportunities? From lower-cost payment options and greater cost transparency to more efficient corporate travel payments and better payment decisions, there are several paths to greater efficiency. bit.ly/47NV8q7
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In a low-margin industry, every cost matters. With payment transaction costs increasing faster than industry revenues, greater payment efficiency is increasingly important for airlines.
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👏 Congratulations @fly_arystan on joining IATA's #airlinemembership! Based in 🇰🇿, the airline connects destinations across Kazakhstan, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and beyond, operating a modern fleet of Airbus A320 and A320neo ✈️. 👉 bit.ly/3PvcEEL
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What will it take to decarbonize aviation? Leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, and government recently came together in Brussels to tackle that very question. Here are five things you need to know from #IATAWSS
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Did you know that SAF prices remain closely linked to conventional aviation fuel prices, limiting the diversification benefits that SAF could otherwise provide? Learn how strong and stable policy support can help in the #WeeklyChart 👉 bit.ly/3UG06lO
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Ibrahim Canliel, CEO of @airastana Group, emphasizes that Air Astana's success can be attributed to how decisions remain true to its founding principles: following best practices in operational safety, service standards, and governance. Full story 👇 bit.ly/4zTbo5k
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🚨 Just a few seats left! Join airlines, cargo stakeholders, corporates and sustainability leaders in Geneva for the 4th IATA CO2 Data Workshop on 19 Nov. Let's talk data, transparency and aviation sustainability✈️ bit.ly/4yAhCFP
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Do you find visa requirements complicated when planning a trip? You're not alone. IATA is partnering with OneVasco to streamline the visa application process by integrating their paid visa concierge service into IATA’s Timatic Solutions. Learn more: bit.ly/4kavgfi
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Aviation supply chain disruptions are costing airlines more than $11B, driven by workforce shortages and production delays. Greater visibility, smarter workforce development, and a more competitive MRO ecosystem can help improve resilience. Read more: bit.ly/4yVwmjF
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@IATAOct 16
In 2025, air transport supported 18 million jobs across Europe and generated €1.36 trillion in economic activity. But the cost and complexity of operating in Europe is increasing fast and policymakers must act to strengthen air connectivity 👉 bit.ly/3UsBpcs #IATAWOCE
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✈️ The 2nd #IATAGPF is taking place on 12-13 November in Geneva. Join aviation HR leaders to discuss talent attraction, workforce transformation, and AI's impact on the future of work. Half of the spots have already been filled. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4BfDskz
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Aviation brings massive value to Europe but the cost of regulatory compliance, geopolitical uncertainty, SAF supply, and over-taxation are eroding European connectivity. Discover key takeaways from this year's #IATAWOCE and join us in Belgrade in 2027 alongside host @airserbia
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Congrats 👏 @Drukair on joining IATA's #airlinemembership! Founded in 1981, Drukair is Bhutan's national flag ✈️, serving 10 international and 3 domestic destinations, alongside helicopter services. ➡️ bit.ly/3PvcEEL
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✈️ A significant step for aviation safety in 🇸🇴 and across Africa. IATA and Somalia signed an MoU to strengthen safety cooperation of IOSA & ISAGO. Signed by Minister Mohamed Farah Nuh, DG Ahmed Moallim Hassan & Kamil Alawadhi. ➡️ bit.ly/4seU87U #FocusAfrica
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Aviation has made remarkable progress over the past decade but we must all work harder to make flying even safer. How does the industry achieve that? Discover four key takeaways from #IATAWSOC
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