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KEY takeaways from IATA AGM 2026 in Rio de Janeiro US extends Dublin Airport passenger cap deadline to July 6…
KEY takeaways from IATA AGM 2026 in Rio de Janeiro
Leaders of the global aviation industry gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd IATA AGM. LATAM Airlines Group hosted…
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TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: Maeve Binchy
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Sligo named Ireland cleanest town in the latest IBAL survey.
Overall litter levels stayed on a par with the previous year. 27 of 40 towns…
Hedging, fleet modernisation and cost volatility discussed at IATA CEO summit in Rio
The CEO panel took place at the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. Richard…
Is AI is living up to its promises for the industry? – IATA AGM
Andrew Sellers VP Technology Strategy at Confluent Inc joined the panel. Experts reviewed current AI…
‘Leave the luggage behind’ – the psychology of passengers in stressful situations discussed at IATA AGM
Brett Molesworth Professor of Human Factors and Aviation Safety at UNSW led the discussion. Experts…
IATA AGM in Rio takes renewed look at passenger rights regulations and their effectiveness
Alexis Von Hoensbroech CEO of WestJet led the panel. Discussions reviewed data on passenger rights…
Costa Cruises introduces concept driven itineraries for 2027
Costa Cruises is to refocus its itineraries around themed concepts from 2027. Each cruise develops…
IATA AGM looks at geopolitics, global security, trade and economics
Experts covered geopolitics, global security, trade and economics. Marie Owens Thomsen SVP Sustainability and Chief…