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IATA publishes operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel across the passenger journey

IATA has issued new operational guidance for airlines to manage in-cabin pet travel consistently—from booking and check-in through boarding, onboard handling, and arrival. The move targets passenger confusion caused by uneven practices, which IATA says affects 41% of pet-interested travelers in its surveys.

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2026-07-15T06:29:57.093000-07:00

FlightGlobal

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

16 Sources

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

Reuters

Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes

12 Sources

2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

AirInsight

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

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2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

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AeroTime

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IATA publishes operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel across the passenger journey IATA has issued new operational guidance for airlines to manage in-cabin pet travel consistently—from booking and check-in through boarding, onboard handling, and arrival. The move targets passenger confusion caused by uneven practices, which IATA says affects 41% of pet-interested travelers in its surveys.

2026-07-15T06:29:57.093000-07:00

IATA publishes operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel across the passenger journey

AirInsight

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IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth IATA’s May 2026 data shows global air cargo demand rising 6.0% year over year, with volumes increasing faster than capacity despite continued Middle East-related disruption. Separately, IATA links a +7% June gain to exceptional semiconductor and AI-linked hardware flows, even as spot rates continue to ease.

2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

Reuters

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Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes Dimerco says Taiwan–US airfreight capacity remains exceptionally tight, with high-tech demand driving rising rates. In parallel, Air cargo capacity across MESA is still recovering, narrowing a reported 19% deficit, while passenger demand is mixed as jet fuel pressure and Middle East carriers’ weakness drag overall trends and Heathrow trims its 2026 outlook amid war risks.

2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes

FlightGlobal

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Jet fuel prices slide to post-Iran-war lows, but IATA and S&P Global warn of ongoing supply uncertainty Jet fuel prices have fallen back to the lowest level since hostilities linked to Iran war began, after previously doubling. Despite the retreat, IATA and S&P Global caution that fuel supplies will remain uncertain over the coming months, keeping airline cost volatility elevated.

2026-06-30T07:46:30.347714-07:00

Jet fuel prices slide to post-Iran-war lows, but IATA and S&P Global warn of ongoing supply uncertainty

FlightGlobal

16 sources

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

FlightGlobal

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Willie Walsh exits IATA, ending a tenure marked by pandemic-era airline border closures and sustained regulatory pushback Willie Walsh is stepping down as IATA director general, capping a tenure that began as airlines faced pandemic-related border closures and continued through a stream of industry pressures. His departure follows years of high-profile advocacy aimed at defending airlines’ financial and operational position.

2026-06-24T04:40:50.301308-07:00

Willie Walsh exits IATA, ending a tenure marked by pandemic-era airline border closures and sustained regulatory pushback

Leeham News

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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms The EU agreed on a revised framework for air passenger rights (EU261), including changes to baggage and free carry-on rules. Industry leaders and IATA-linked criticism say the compromise still fails to deliver meaningful passenger improvements or competitiveness gains, with Ryanair challenging elements of the hand-luggage proposal.

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms