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Air travel to get more expensive with surging oil prices: IATA

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 12:00 PM 491

The escalating cost of oil globally is set to result in more expensive air tickets in the coming days, Chief of The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Willie Walsh has said. . Oil is the single most expensive cost for an airline, Walsh said while speaking to BBC Sunday Morning programme. Flying will be more […]Continue Reading

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

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 30 July 2021, 2:05 PM 1678

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 for domestic airlines. The operation of international flights was suspended in Continue Reading

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IATA calls on states to follow WHO guidelines on international travel

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 16 July 2021, 1:15 PM 1457

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