IATA @IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the global trade association of airlines. Our ~370 members comprise some 85% of global air traffic. iata.org Geneva and Montreal Joined March 2009

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IATA @IATA

4 hours ago

"There's lots to be optimistic about." It's been a challenging year for the aviation industry. Jet fuel prices went up. Profitability went down. So, why are top leaders and thinkers optimistic? Listen to these takes from airline CEOs and others from the #IATAAGM 👇

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a day ago

While ✈️ is still expected to remain profitable in aggregate in 2026, we have halved our forecast for the industry’s net profit. The main challenge? Costs are rising faster than revenues. Profits, passenger demand, fuel, and more in the #WeeklyChart 👉 bit.ly/4eSA31X

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2 days ago

The reform of EU261 air passenger rights has failed on two counts: it fails to help reduce incidents of passenger disruptions, and it fails to meet the Draghi Report challenge to reboot European competitiveness. Blog from IATA's SVP External Affairs ⬇️ bit.ly/3QoP5mR

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2 days ago

Airline profits set to halve in 2026 according to outlook for ✈️ transport. 📉 Net profit: $23bn (vs $45bn in 2025) 📉 Margins: 2% ⛽ Jet fuel prices ↑ ~70% Demand is holding, but costs are rising faster. Aviation is resilient, but under pressure. bit.ly/4efDHmo

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IATA @IATA

3 days ago

In a recent interview, @_austrian CEO, Annette Mann, emphasized that flexibility and resilience are essential for success in this industry and that working with other airlines helps them mitigate supply chain issues. Read the interview ⬇️ bit.ly/4orgBMV

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3 days ago

Aviation’s ability to deliver reliable operations is shaped by its maintenance & engineering supply chain. The inaugural #IATAWMES will provide a space to move beyond identifying issues to practical solutions to improve ✈️ resilience & performance. 👉 bit.ly/42WWQ62

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4 days ago

Most airlines already have fuel efficiency tools in place—yet performance still varies widely. The challenge is knowing which ones deliver value and are impactful. Join @IATA & @AirCanada to explore how leading ✈️ are improving fuel efficiency.👇 bit.ly/4vXvVDN

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5 days ago

"I'm very optimistic for Latin America." Peter Cerdá, RVP, The Americas, IATA, discusses regional demand and growth potential, infrastructure needs, fuel prices, and why governments must see aviation as a social and economic enabler. Watch his interview from #IATAAGM 👇

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5 days ago

EL AL Israel Airlines Israel, @flyPAL and @RiyadhAir joined too. Their support is essential to providing accurate emissions data to the traveling public. IATA CO2 Connect uses real operational data directly contributed by more than 110 airlines. More⬇️ bit.ly/4eUgIL0

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5 days ago

In a demonstration of ✈️ commitment to environmental sustainability and transparency, 7️⃣ new airlines have signed up to CO2 Connect at #IATAAGM in Rio de Janeiro, 🇧🇷 . Welcome to the program: @AirLink, Royal Brunei Airlines, @GulfAir, @TAAGDigital. See 👇 thread for more ✈️

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IATA @IATA

6 days ago

Frustratingly, EU261 revisions stopped short of the meaningful reform needed to address the regulation’s deep flaws. This is a missed opportunity with little to improve the passenger experience and nothing to shore-up European competitiveness. More 👉 bit.ly/4vnxXwM

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2 weeks ago

✈️ Airlines Magazine for #IATAAGM issue is out now! Featuring interviews with CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), Austrian Airlines, and @AkasaAir, this edition also explores key topics shaping the aviation industry. Access the full edition ➡️ bit.ly/49E5OZI

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2 weeks ago

Airlines improved profitability in 2025, but margins remain thin. A Middle East–driven oil shock is pushing ⛽ prices up, pressuring ✈️ profits short term. Supply chain constraints & net‑zero by 2050 remain long‑term challenges. Annual review 👉 bit.ly/3ld4zb1 #IATAAGM

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a week ago

Did you know that fuel costs for airlines are expected to rise by nearly 40% from $252 billion in 2025 to $350 billion in 2026? Overall, the net profit margin for airlines is expected to be 2.0% in 2026. IATA's Marie Owens Thomsen on the financial outlook 👇 #IATAAGM

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a week ago

Global passenger demand is set to expand in 2026, but at a significantly slower pace than in recent years. A sharp increase in oil prices and a greater surge in fuel costs weigh on aviation and the macroeconomic environment. More on the #WeeklyChart: bit.ly/449GmrG

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2 weeks ago

Roberto Alvo, CEO of @LATAMAirlines, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 82nd #IATAAGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Alvo is the 84th Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. ℹ️ bit.ly/4ee5hzj

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IATA @IATA

2 weeks ago

Air routes have failed to rebound completely since the pandemic. Multiple reasons behind this but unhelpful government policies play a key role. Excessive regulatory and taxation burden, failure to fix infrastructure and data rules all part of the story. #IATAAGM

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2 weeks ago

Winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion 🏆⬇️ 🏅 Rania Alturki, @SaudiaGroup: Inspirational Role Model 🏅 Fiona Omondi, Tradewinds Aviation Services and Women in Aviation International, 🇰🇪 : High Flyer 🏅 @latam group: Diversity & Inclusion Team bit.ly/4ujbUWQ

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2 weeks ago

At #IATAAGM, W. Walsh closed his final State of the Global Air Transport Industry report as IATA DG on an inspiring note—highlighting the privilege of being part of an industry committed to making flying even safer, more efficient & sustainable. Speech: bit.ly/4eqDoFg

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a week ago

IATA, @ALTA_aero and other partners are encouraging ⚽ World Cup travelers to purchase airline tickets exclusively through authorized channels to prevent cyber fraud and digital scams. More info 👉 vuelasinfraude.com #UnidosContraElCiberfraude #TogetherAgainstCyberfraud