Greece’s Ask2Travel Joins Hellenic Dutch Association of Commerce and Industry

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Greek travel agency Ask2Travel has become a member of the Hellenic Dutch Association of Commerce and Industry (HEDA), a non-profit NGO with a mission to boost bilateral contacts between Greek and Dutch enterprises. Founded in 1994 by a group of Greek and Dutch entrepreneurs, HEDA aims to serve as a powerful link for safeguarding the […]

IATA: Global Air Traffic Demand in 2021 Down by 58.4% Over pre-Covid 2019 Levels

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Photo Source: IATA Global passenger traffic demand was down by 58.4 percent over pre-pandemic 2019 levels with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 hindering recovery, according to full-year results for 2021 released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA said 2021 results were however an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs (revenue passenger

IATA Calls for Removal of All Travel Barriers

By admin 27 Ιανουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA), representing the world’s airline companies, is calling on national governments to swiftly ease Covid-19 travel restrictions. The association said it was time to remove all travel barriers as ”Covid-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage”. IATA says the tools are now available to shift policy focus […]

IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as its Senior Vice President (SVP) for Commercial Products and Services. Frederic Leger Leger has served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and Services Division was created as part of an internal restructuring. He reports to […]

IATA: November Air Traffic Improves but Omicron May Lead to Slowdown

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Air travel managed to recover some lost ground in November but appears to be slowing down after that due to the onset of the Omicron variant, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week, adding that restrictions may impact the upcoming period. According to IATA’s latest data, total demand for air travel in November […]

Greek Passport Remains Among World’s Most Powerful in 2022

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Photo Source:. passportindex.org The Greek passport remains among the most powerful in the world ranking seventh on the Henley Passport Index, offering its holders visa-free access to 185 countries. In April 2021, the Greek passport ranked eighth on the Henley Passport list. The index offers the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to […]

Covid-19 Risks During Air Travel are Low, Says IATA

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Photo source: UNWTO The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday clarified that the aircraft cabin remains a very low risk environment for contracting Covid-19 even though Omicron appears to be more transmissible than other variants in all environments. According to IATA’s Medical Advisor Dr. David Powell, factors that contribute to the very low risks

EU Extends Slot Relief Rules for Airlines Until October 2022

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Photo source: Fraport Greece The European Commission recently adopted an extension to the airport slot relief rules of the 2022 summer scheduling season, running from March 28 until October 29. Accordingly, airlines operating out of congested EU airports will be required to effectively use 64 percent of their allocated slots to keep them, up from […]

IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

By admin 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that have been introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the Omicron variant states that “blanket travel bans will not prevent […]

IATA Releases Blueprint for Safe Return of International Travel

By admin 23 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday released a blueprint with simple, predictable and practical measures needed to facilitate the safe and efficient return of international travel. Through the newly released policy paper: From Restart to Recovery: A Blueprint for Simplifying Travel, IATA aims to help governments with good practices and practical