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Air travel map 'redrawn as new markets emerge'The global air travel map is being redrawn as growth rates slow in traditional markets and surge in evolving economies including India, Africa and Latin America, said a top official of UAE national carrier Etihad Airways. More… |
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Global premium air travel edges up 1.2pc in FebThe number of passengers traveling in premium seats on international markets was just 1.2 per cent higher in February compared to a year ago, down on the January result of 3.3 per cent, a report said. Economy class passenger numbers wer More… |
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Air travel to get bumpier as CO2 emissions riseTurbulence on transatlantic flights will become more frequent and severe by 2050 as carbon dioxide emissions rise, leading to longer journey times and increased fuel consumption, British scientists said in a study. More… |
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Global air traffic soars 5.3pc in AugustInternational air passenger traffic rose by 5.3 per cent in August year-on-year, led by strong growth from Middle Eastern airlines, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The IATA in its monthly report po More… |
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600 experts for Iata symposiumMore than 600 key air transport stakeholders from airlines, supply chains and governments are expected to take part in an upcoming symposium organised by the International Air Transport Association (Iata) in Abu Dhabi. The second World More… |
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Global air travel up 7.4pc in AprilInternational air passenger traffic rose 7.4 per cent in April year-on-year, while freight traffic fell 4.5 per cent, the International Air Transport Association said on Wednesday. The number of passengers on international routes has risen More… |
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International air travel up 6.4pc in DecInternational air passenger traffic rose 6.4 percent year-on-year in December, while freight traffic fell 0.8 percent, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said on Wednesday. For 2011 as a whole, the number of passengers on More… |
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ME airports face big infrastructure challengesThe world's fastest-growing travel markets of India and Middle East will account for 11 per cent of global aircraft deliveries over the next decade; however they face daunting challenges in required infrastructure growth, said a report. More… |
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Global air travel, freight demand on the declineInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the airline industry was shifting gears downward amid a slow pace of growth in air passenger demand and decline in freight markets in August. While passenger demand w More… |
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IATA says business travel demand holds upAirlines pieced together encouraging news for the global economy on Tuesday, spurred by a pick-up in business confidence and cargo, at a conference overshadowed by profit fears and growing trade tensions. Airlines representing 93 per cent More… |
