The acquisition will combine TBO’s technology platform with Classic Vacation’s network of luxury travel advisors and suppliers, the company said.
Against the backdrop of some foreign airlines receiving tax notices in India in recent times, Walsh said "India has a very complex tax system and it has been a feature of our industry for many years. So, it is not a new issue".
Airlines have been reporting GPS interference with their flights in different parts of the world, especially while flying near or over conflict zones.
With so many carriers having overhauled their aircraft interiors and premium seats, airlines are now upgrading some of the finer points of their front-cabin services, such as amenity kits and meals.
Profit margins for airlines will be 3.6%, higher than those in 2024, IATA said. Lower oil and higher demand will drive profitability, while potential tariffs and trade wars under Trump 2.0 could hurt the industry’s prospects, it added.
The announcement was made by the IATA at its ongoing annual general meeting here.
BCAS also added that in phase 2, the government has advised all international airlines, as well as domestic airlines operating in other airports to ramp up baggage delivery timings.
The airport code, also known as a location code, is a three-letter geocode assigned to airports and metropolitan areas around the world, defined by the IATA.
Last year was one of the safest years to travel with the lowest fatality risk and ‘all accident’ rate on record, according to 2023 Annual Safety Report released by the International Air Transport Association.
IATA said the overall revenue this year is expected to rise faster than expenses (7.6 per cent versus 6.9 per cent), strengthening profitability.
At a recent conference hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), stakeholders agreed to a global framework to promote SAF production in all geographies for fuels used in international aviation to be 5 per cent less carbon-intensive by 2030. Around 17.5 billion litres of SAF need to be produced to reach that level.
Peter Elbers will succeed the present chair, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the CEO of Rwandair, in June 2024.
While the domestic traffic is on the rise, the airlines segment is facing headwinds with Go First suspending operations and SpiceJet grappling with various issues, while IndiGo and Air India group are expanding their presence. Akasa Air, which is on a steady path, is less than a year old.
During a media briefing here, Walsh also highlighted the scale of the economy and investments going into airports in India.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion litres (55 million tonnes) by 2028.
In its analysis, IATA found that the most common type of unruly passenger was non-compliant, verbally abusive and intoxicated.
India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world and Air India has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan, while IndiGo is set to fly to more international destinations.
Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said that despite economic uncertainties, people are flying to reconnect, explore and do business. "Latest data shows that passenger traffic is at over 90 per cent of 2019 level".
Domestic air passenger traffic for all markets measured for February rose 25.2 per cent compared to one year ago.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that the fatal accident rate in the global commercial aviation industry improved to 0.16 per million sectors last year compared to 0.27 per million sectors in 2021.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a global grouping that represents around 300 airlines, including those from India, and its members account for nearly 83 per cent of the global air traffic.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents around 290 airlines, including Indian carriers, comprising about 83 per cent of the global air traffic.
After being hit by the pandemic, India's domestic air traffic is recovering well and airlines are looking to expand their operations on local and international routes.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a grouping of international airlines.
After being significantly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian aviation sector is on the recovery path and airlines are also ramping up their staff as well as expanding routes to cater to the rising travel demand.