IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to listen to experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), that advised against travel restrictions.
Wed Jan 04 2023
No social distancing aboard aircraft in line with IATA guidelines
The decision to do away with social distancing on board aircraft was made after taking into account international standards and guidelines of the IATA.
Thu Jun 11 2020
AirAsia studying possibility of increasing air fares
Low-cost airline, AirAsia Bhd is studying the possibility of increasing its air fares in the future.
Wed May 13 2020
IATA: US$3.3b revenue loss on Malaysia's aviation industry due to travel restrictions
The Asia-Pacific region as a whole would see passenger demand decreased 37 per cent this year with losses in revenue totalling US$88 billion.
Fri Apr 03 2020
COVID-19: Schools, prayers suspended
More school closures and the suspension of business travel are among the steps being taken around the world to fight the spread of the new COVID-19.
Thu Mar 05 2020
Malindo Air receives IATA certificate as IATA member
Prior to attaining this membership, Malindo Air had been certified by the IATA Operational Safety Audit.
Fri Apr 21 2017
IATA looks forward to MAVCOM's commitment to equalise PSC in 2018
The International Air Transport Association notes the revision in the Passenger Service Charges will also see some cost increases.
Tue Nov 01 2016
IATA forecasts passenger demand to double over next 20 years
The prediction is based on a 3.7 per cent annual Compound Average Growth Rate (CAGR) noted in the release of the latest update to the associations 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Air France CEO wanted: Must have stomach for a fight, pay lousy
Alexandre de Juniac's exit as chief executive officer of Air France-KLM Group leaves the company with the unenviable task of finding a successor.
Thu Apr 07 2016
Demand for air travel up 6.5 per cent in 2015 - IATA
Demand for air travel rose by 6.5 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) Thursday.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Retract Malaysia's MH370 death declaration, says next-of-kin
Family members of passengers and crew on the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 airliner demanded that Malaysian officials retract Malaysia's DCA chief, Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.
Sat Jan 31 2015
MH370: Not to happen again, aviation chief tells Doha meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has vowed that the loss of a big commercial airliner like the missing MH370 plane must not happen again.
Tue Jun 03 2014
IATA wants crackdown on unruly flight passengers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments Thursday to take stronger action against unruly passengers on commercial flights.
Sat Apr 12 2014
January global air freight demand Up 5%: IATA
Demand for global air freight in January 2013 rose five per cent over January 2012, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
Mon Mar 04 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024