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📢 BIG NEWS 📢 We're pleased to announce Saadia Zahidi (@zahidi) has been appointed to the position of Director General, starting 1 November. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth DG and the first woman appointed to hold the position. More on our incoming DG: bit.ly/4wj5sB5

#IATAWFSWPS is now over. ✈️ Want to catch up on the stories from Macao? Airlines magazine has got you covered. Check them out 👇 bit.ly/40IvCQX

#IATAWFSWPS 2026 has officially come to a close. Thank you to all attendees, speakers and sponsors for coming together to exchange ideas, share expertise and explore what’s next for the ✈️industry. Next stop: Dubai, 27–28 October 2027, with @emirates youtube.com/watch?v=I6FwlkJW…

September #aircargo demand rose 7.7% YoY, with growth across all regions. Stronger trade, manufacturing and AI-related shipments supported demand, but higher jet fuel prices and pressure on yields are making it harder to move goods profitably. More: bit.ly/4Bx1tUl

What if baggage systems could share not just a message about your 🧳 , but its photo and precise location? Ink Innovation and Luggage Logistics have successfully demonstrated just that using IATA’s new Baggage Information Exchange (BIX). More on BIX 👉 bit.ly/4suJoCc

Digital innovation is moving fast. The challenge now is turning it into value. From AI and airline retailing to payments and digital identity, the goal is simpler journeys and a more efficient, financially resilient industry. ✈️ Details 👉 bit.ly/4sxZhbo #IATAWFSWPS

Did you know that air travel satisfaction has reached an all-time high? #IATAGPS results are based on over 10,000 responses from more than 200 countries. Three major trends in passenger behavior and expectations were identified 👉 bit.ly/4zjwObK #IATAWFSWPS

✈️ A first for digital identity in air travel! Congratulations to @FlyAirNZ and @hkairport on becoming the first to achieve IATA One ID Certification, setting a benchmark for trusted, seamless and contactless travel. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3UOXS3C #IATAWPSWFS

Opening #IATAWPS and #IATAWFS in Macao, Sandrine Le Borgne highlighted three tests for turning innovation into real value: ✈️ Does it help airlines compete?
💰 Does it contribute to financial returns?
👤 Does it improve the passenger journey? 👉🏻 bit.ly/4e3bS04

A warm welcome to Macao! 🇲🇴 Stanley Pun, President of the Civil Aviation Authority, Macao SAR, opened the IATA World Financial & World Passenger Symposium welcoming close to 1,000 aviation leaders and delegates. A great start to two days of industry dialogue! #IATAWFS #IATAWPS

In a low-margin industry, every cost matters. With payment transaction costs increasing faster than industry revenues, greater payment efficiency is increasingly important for airlines.

👏 Congratulations @fly_arystan on joining IATA's #airlinemembership! Based in 🇰🇿, the airline connects destinations across Kazakhstan, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and beyond, operating a modern fleet of Airbus A320 and A320neo ✈️. 👉 bit.ly/3PvcEEL

What will it take to decarbonize aviation? Leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, and government recently came together in Brussels to tackle that very question. Here are five things you need to know from #IATAWSS

Did you know that SAF prices remain closely linked to conventional aviation fuel prices, limiting the diversification benefits that SAF could otherwise provide? Learn how strong and stable policy support can help in the #WeeklyChart 👉 bit.ly/3UG06lO

Ibrahim Canliel, CEO of @airastana Group, emphasizes that Air Astana's success can be attributed to how decisions remain true to its founding principles: following best practices in operational safety, service standards, and governance. Full story 👇 bit.ly/4zTbo5k

🚨 Just a few seats left! Join airlines, cargo stakeholders, corporates and sustainability leaders in Geneva for the 4th IATA CO2 Data Workshop on 19 Nov. Let's talk data, transparency and aviation sustainability✈️ bit.ly/4yAhCFP

Do you find visa requirements complicated when planning a trip? You're not alone. IATA is partnering with OneVasco to streamline the visa application process by integrating their paid visa concierge service into IATA’s Timatic Solutions. Learn more: bit.ly/4kavgfi

Aviation supply chain disruptions are costing airlines more than $11B, driven by workforce shortages and production delays. Greater visibility, smarter workforce development, and a more competitive MRO ecosystem can help improve resilience. Read more: bit.ly/4yVwmjF