International Air Transport Association news and trends

Sky-High Shift: Rising Air Cargo Demand Reshapes Supply Chain Dynamics
Supply Chain // April 11, 2024

One if by land, two if by sea — headaches, that is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
Travel Payments // March 20, 2024

The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. From booking flights to managing operations and ensuring passenger safety, digitalization can touch every facet of the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Shipping Industry Trade Group Calls for Digital and Standards to Fix Supply Chain Disruption
Shipping // February 21, 2023

The use of paper bills of lading, an important document in maritime trade, spans centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Visa: Digital, Payments Choice Key To Airline Travel Rebound
Payment Methods // November 08, 2021

Airports, ghost towns not all that long ago, are once again bustling as the world heads into the all-important holiday season and beyond. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Shipping Industry Trade Group Calls for Digital and Standards to Fix Supply Chain Disruption

February 21, 2023
The use of paper bills of lading, an important document in maritime trade, spans centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Visa: Digital, Payments Choice Key To Airline Travel Rebound

November 08, 2021
Airports, ghost towns not all that long ago, are once again bustling as the world heads into the all-important holiday season and beyond. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Transport Trade Group Brings Airlines And Vaccine IDs Into The Digital Age

January 21, 2021
At some point, though it may seem to be far away, air travel is going to resume. It may take a while. But businesspeople will want face to face meetings...

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Visa’s Cybersource Joins IATA to Streamline Airline Payments

November 04, 2021
Visa’s global payment and fraud management platform Cybersource is joining the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Financial Gateway (IFG) to help airlines streamline commerce and payment efficiencies, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS on Thursday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Airline Industry Group Chief Predicts Reduced Capacity Post-Pandemic

May 24, 2021
What’s next for the airline industry, which saw global passenger traffic fall by over two-thirds last year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world? Airlines cut flights and mothballed one-third...

IATA Says International Air Traffic Plunged 89 Pct In February

April 07, 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a press release that the trend of low passenger traffic on airplanes continued in February with no sign of recovery. Get the...

June Air Travel Volume Off 86 Pct From Last Year

July 28, 2020
The latest forecast from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has airlines grappling with reduced demand until at least 2024 – and that’s the best-case scenario. Get the Full Story...