Henley Index: Greek Passport Among World’s Most Powerful

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The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the 2021 Henley Passport Index, with its holders enjoying visa-free access to 184 countries. Without taking temporary restrictions into account, Japan continues to hold the number one position on the index, with passport holders able to access 191 destinations around the world […]

Brexit Not to Cause Much Trouble to Passengers Traveling Between UK and EU

By admin 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has compiled important information on the implications of the recently signed Brexit agreement for aviation and travel. Although the UK’s exit from the European Union (a process known as ‘Brexit’) on January 1, 2021, will have a significant effect on aviation, IATA underlines that the agreement has

Covid-19: Singapore Airlines First to Trial IATA Travel Pass Framework

By admin 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently started trials on a new digital health verification process, which is the first in the world to be based on the Travel Pass framework of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The travel pass offers customers the ability to securely store and present information related to Covid-19 tests, as well as […]

Airlines, Airports Call on EU to Align with Sector’s Slot Use Proposals

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Photo source: @ACI Europe Europe’s aviation sector has expressed concern over the European Commission’s proposal to amend airport slot use regulation claiming that it does not “sufficiently address” the impact of the (Covid-19) pandemic on air transport, the rate of recovery in summer 2021 and the required level of airport slot relief measures that would […]

Covid-19 Impact on Air Transport to be Worse in Europe

By admin 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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New estimates for the impacts of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on air transport and economies in Europe in 2020 are indicating a further deterioration in revenues, job prospects and economic activity across the entire continent, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “Our projections for this year and next are little short of a

IATA: Greece Sets Example in Aviation Support

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Greece is among five countries that responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) call for measures that will stimulate the market and keep aviation viable in Covid-19 times, the association said this week. Greece’s package, which among others foresaw a 20-euro compensation per seat flown over two months (April-May), proved to stimulate passenger

Travel and Aviation Bodies Call for Quarantine-free Journeys

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: European Travel Commission In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to take immediate action to restore travel and to swiftly implement the latest European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) guidelines on Covid-19 testing and quarantine […]

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Improving at a Slower Pace

By admin 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Air cargo demand continued to improve in October but at a slower pace compared to the previous month, according to global air freight market data released on Monday by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade body representing the majority of global airline companies. According to IATA, air cargo demand is still below previous […]

Covid-19: New Guidelines by EASA/ECDC Reject Quarantine of Air Travelers

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Wednesday released a set of guidelines to support member states in determining a coordinated approach to reduce the risks related to the movement of people within the EU/EEA countries and the UK in the context of the coronavirus […]

IATA Calls on Governments to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Photo source: IATA Environment Update The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently called on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical step to cut net emissions to half of the 2005 levels by 2050. IATA’s target was reinforced by a resolution presented at its recent 76th Annual General […]