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On International Cabin Crew Day we say: thank you. Your dedication, hard work, and attention to detail is appreciated. You help make the world a smaller and friendlier place. You keep everyone safe and comfortable and make the skies feel like home. Thank you.

As aviation continues to grow in Latin America, the region has strong potential for economic expansion. However, high costs and limited infrastructure funding continue to pose challenges before the region can fully unlock its potential. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4uGkRL0 #IATAAGM

We're launching the Compliance Network Recognition & Awards Program. This initiative recognizes governments that proactively provide travel information to IATA’s Timatic, helping strengthen partnerships with government agencies. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3PxK7Us

✈️ How can destinations attract airlines? For many DMOs: promote the destination → airlines will follow. In reality, airlines choose profitable opportunities. So, what works? Direct negotiation or airport partners? What data matters? Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4tPWMQC

Help us improve the air travel experience. What are your top priorities? Baggage tracking? Greater efficiency during boarding? An improved booking experience? #IATAGPS reveals what passengers want and need. But we need your input to get it right. Share your opinion now: https://bit.ly/44dNxx1

We welcome Togo's 🇹🇬 decision to join countries like Benin, The Gambia, Ghana, Rwanda & Seychelles in offering visa-free travel for all Africans. 👏 This is big step for intra-African connectivity More details ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4nCGkBE

European ✈️ connectivity flatlined in 2025, with +154 net routes across the 🇪🇺 = 1% growth (below the 1.5% compound annual growth of the last decade). Priorities: EU261 reform, lower SAF costs, regulate charges, slot flexibility in crises, end passenger taxes. Details 👇 https://bit.ly/4urLUcT

🛄 IATA launches the Baggage Community System (BCS) to modernize global baggage messaging. A platform that enables: ✔️ Real-time data exchange ✔️ Bridging legacy & modern systems ✔️ Better visibility and faster issue resolution 👉 bit.ly/4dF5kDV #IATAIGHC

Egypt is well positioned for strong ✈️ growth, according to IATA data. Continued collaboration between govt and industry will be 🔑 to supporting this growth through: ✅ Cost-effective infrastructure ✅ Globally aligned regulation ✅ Progress on sustainability https://bit.ly/3PSugQl

✈️🌍 Air connectivity increasingly relies on strong data connectivity. With airlines carrying around five billion passengers a year, sharing passenger information is essential for customer service and regulatory compliance. 🔄🧳 Read more in this Airlines magazine article 👉 https://bit.ly/4nMSAjn

Atilla Lise, Head of Air Cargo & Logistics, Hitit says the air cargo industry is fragmented due to the lack of real-time data sharing. By standardizing data exchange, ONE Record can improve operational efficiency across the air cargo value chain. Full interview ⬇️

With IAG among the participants, IATA Chairman and IAG CEO Luis Gallego highlights the IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program as a way for airlines to gain control and ownership of schedule data. Join 180+ airlines already involved ➡️ bit.ly/4e74vC1

Ireland relies heavily on air connectivity for its economy and social prosperity. More than 128,000 jobs and over €17 billion for the 🇮🇪 economy are supported by aviation. Targeted policy support can protect & enhance these benefits 👇 https://bit.ly/4n9BV90

Ethiopia must keep aviation a national priority as air travel demand grows. Passenger numbers are set to triple over the next 20 years, making ✈️ key to economic growth through continued investment in infrastructure, people and sustainability. ℹ️ bit.ly/4tIQOlo

Happy to announce that Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP). The program empowers airlines to own and manage shared industry schedule data, improving both data security and reliability. For more details ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sTSU0B

Every flight represents more than just a journey from one place to another. It reflects the discipline, skill, and responsibility of those in the cockpit, navigating complexity and making countless decisions along the way. On #WorldPilotsDay - and every day - we say thank you!

Fact: All dogs are good dogs. 🐶 But not all dogs are service dogs. 🐕 IATA's Guidance on Service Dogs is a new collaborative roadmap developed by airlines, regulators, and disability rights organizations to ensure safety, fairness and transparency. Access the document👉 https://bit.ly/4sRqBzS

Space weather is a growing safety ✈️ consideration. We’ve updated our Safety Risk Assessment on space weather, examining how ☀️ activity can affect ✈️ comms, navigation & surveillance systems and ground ops as the industry becomes more digitally connected. More 👉 https://bit.ly/4mNcev4

🎉 We're turning 81! 🎂 To celebrate, we're proud to unveil the IATA Heritage Collection, which brings together more than 130 artifacts to help tell the story of international civil aviation and IATA’s place within it. More on this growing archive: https://bit.ly/4cwvDLT

What really shapes an airline’s success? ✈️ Network Planning sits at the heart of it all, driving decisions from fleet and operations to partnerships and long-term strategy. In a world of disruption, human judgment still matters. 👉 https://bit.ly/4ctqMLw #IATATraining

Two days. More than 50 sessions. 650+ attendees. 1,600 cups of coffee served. Thanks to everyone for making #IATAWDS such a successful and thought-provoking event. We're looking forward to seeing everyone in New Delhi in 2027!

The aviation industry is ready for contactless travel. New Proofs of Concepts successfully demonstrated contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is achievable but global adoption will require coordinated action by governments. From #IATAWDS: https://bit.ly/4dT3rp1

🏆 Last call for nominations! 🏆 The IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards recognize excellence in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. Who inspires you? Your deadline is Sunday, 12 April. Here's how to submit: https://bit.ly/3FXZ4Hr

🏆 Last call for nominations! 🏆 The IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards recognize excellence in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. Who inspires you? Your deadline is Sunday, 12 April. Here's how to submit: https://bit.ly/3FXZ4Hr

IATA wishes you a happy Easter! 🐣 As holiday travel picks up, our Long-Term Demand Projections show this as a part of a bigger story. Global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Where are you traveling ✈️ this Easter?

Air traffic is rising 📈 and countries must adapt. In Azerbaijan, a National Airspace Strategy is transforming airspace management improving safety, boosting efficiency, & strengthening its role as a global aviation hub. 👉 https://bit.ly/4sBs2Da #IATAConsulting

Agentic AI is transforming aviation ✈️ but with greater autonomy comes greater risk. As David Fairman, CIO & CSO APAC at Netskope, puts it: “human at the helm” will be key. Read full story 👇 https://bit.ly/4dvNxjZ #IATAWDS