It’s a wrap! #IATAWLS 2026 brought together 35 speakers and over 400 attendees for deep dives into ‘Liability in a Changing World.’ A big thank you to our sponsors, participants & LOT Polish Airlines, our host airline. Next stop: March 2027! 👉 https://bit.ly/4kHH5bn

For the good of travelers and the Spanish economy, airport charges must fall in Spain. Airlines are calling for a 4.9% reduction per yr for the next 5 yrs. This will still give a strong return for aena shareholders, and allow for billions in investment. 👉 https://bit.ly/4qEay7r

Congrats 👏 to our winner Advaita Lonkar of the 2026 Constance O’Keefe Aviation #Law Writing Award at the #IATAWLS in Warsaw. In memory of former GC Constance O’Keefe, this 🏆celebrates our commitment to nurturing tomorrow’s #aviation lawyers. Many thanks to Studio Pierallini, sponsor of the award!

The 2026 #IATAWLS is officially underway in Warsaw! Hosted by @LOTPLAirlines, today’s opening featured impactful remarks by IATA’s Leslie MacIntosh, Minister Dariusz Klimczak, CEO LOT Michał Fijoł & CEO CPK Dr. Filip Czernicki, as they set the stage for key discussions on global aviation liability.

Con Korfiatis shares how Oman Air is reshaping its operations after decades of inefficiencies and industry pressures, outlining a major turnaround plan aimed at achieving financial breakeven by 2027. Full Airlines interview 👇 https://airlines.iata.org/2026/02/11/ensuring-alignment-team-oman

Wishing everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year with good health and happiness in the year ahead! 🧧✨

Congrats Aero Mongolia on joining IATA! Headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, the airline launched operations in 2003. As of 2026, it flies to destinations in Northeast & Southeast Asia, incl. Seoul, Tokyo, Hohhot, and Hanoi with 2️⃣ Airbus A319 ✈️. Membership list ⬇️ https://www.iata.org/en/about/members/

The IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Manual offers guidance on strengthening ✈️ security culture, improving cooperation with regulators, and using resources more effectively. 👉 https://www.iata.org/sems-manual

Love is in the air…port codes. ✈️❤️ Can you guess which destinations these codes point to? Drop your guesses 👇 Behind every journey there is a 3-letter location code that helps reservations, operations and travelers stay connected across the global aviation network: https://bit.ly/3izlgv7

Some 205 Mt of e-SAF will be needed for ✈️ to reach #netzero by 2050. Producing it requires access to affordable renewable electricity. Europe risks falling short due to limited capacity/high energy costs. https://www.iata.org/en/publications/economics/chart-week/chart-of-the-week-13-february-2026/

Join us for the upcoming IATA GNSS RFI Webinar. This session will help airlines and aviation stakeholders navigate GNSS radio frequency interference by sharing practical experience and best practices from regions already facing routine RFI challenges. 👉 https://bit.ly/4bKAri2

⏰ One month to go until the 2026 IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima, 🇵🇪! Hear from Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, on what to expect at the world’s largest #aircargo event. More on #IATAWCS👇 https://www.iata.org/en/events/all/world-cargo-symposium/

#IATAWOCA is coming to Santiago de Chile (8–9 Apr), hosted by LATAM. Theme: Beyond Borders—Aviation ✈️ as a Catalyst for Economic Transformation. 400+ attendees, C‑suite speakers, and panels on AI, sustainability, cargo, regulation & infrastructure. More 👉 https://bit.ly/46IZBKm

Together w/ @aci-europe.bsky.social & A4Europe, we are raising concerns that EES is already causing significant delays at airport border controls. Without urgent corrective action, these issues risk escalating into major disruptions during the summer travel season. More 👇 https://bit.ly/4r4OFis

Join us for a focused webinar on how smarter transport practices supported by automated digital compliance solutions like LAR Verify, can help strengthen oversight and support the entire journey for airlines, ground handlers, and shippers. 👉 https://bit.ly/4aCGVyq

Welcome 👋 @proflightzambia to the IATA family️! Based in Lusaka, the airline operates domestic and regional flights to Botswana, Namibia & South Africa with a fleet of 6️⃣ Bombardier CRJ-200 & 5️⃣ Jetstream 41 turboprops ✈️. 👉 https://bit.ly/3PvcEEL

🛫Air travel demand is rising, but airport capacities aren't keeping pace. With new infrastructure years away, digital ID📲can help existing airports maximize capacity, cut costs, lower emissions & improve passenger experience. More in #Airlines👇 bit.ly/4anxOk2

Continuing the post‑pandemic slide in new ✈️ launches, 28 airlines began operations in 2025 — the lowest number of entrants since 1999. Airline exits also stabilized at 28, matching the number of new market entrants. #Weeklychart for details ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rzZhps

🇳🇿✨Happy Waitangi Day 2026! ✈️As New Zealand marks this milestone, aviation will continue to support the nation's connectivity, economic activity and access to global opportunities. Explore our #ValueofAviation report 👇 bit.ly/4qslci0

Join us for a virtual panel discussion exploring how airport communities are collaborating under IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries certification program to enhance safety, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency in the ✈️ transport of lithium 🔋. Register 👇 https://bit.ly/4byCSnH

✈️ Geopolitical pressures are transforming global aviation — from conflicts and sanctions to volatile tariffs and policies. The #IATAWLS, 17–19 February in Warsaw, will unpack how these risks are reshaping airline liability and operations. 👉 https://bit.ly/3OJiELa

📣Calling all #aircargo professionals! IATA’s 📝Innovation Radar Survey (2nd edition) is now open! Share your insights on 23 technologies that are transforming our industry, and help guide the sector on how to prepare for the future. Join the survey ⬇️ bit.ly/4bzTQCk

🇱🇰Happy 78th Independence Day, Sri Lanka! 🎊 From welcoming the diaspora back home to empowering national industries, aviation stands ready to support Sri Lanka as a vital engine of progress and connectivity. ✈️ Read our 2023 #ValueofAviation report 👉bit.ly/3Ng8nZz

✈️ 📦 IATA has announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World.” 📍 #IATAWCS 2026 will take place 10–12 March in Lima, Peru, hosted by LATAM Cargo. It is the first time the event will be held in South America. Details 👇 https://bit.ly/4bzjSFF

At the #ChangiAviationSummit 2026 in #Singapore, IATA DG Willie Walsh highlighted the industry’s resilient growth and the challenges ahead—from supply chain disruptions, #SAF production and🌎the critical role of CORSIA. Read the full speech👇 bit.ly/4ashwr6 #CAS2026 #OneAviation

IATA works hand‑in‑hand with its members to develop the data that empowers airlines to make informed decisions, boost operational efficiency, enhance safety, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Data sits at the core of a stronger, more resilient aviation industry. More 👇 https://bit.ly/4k9ig7H

Aircraft departures/arrivals in Europe rose by 8% in 2017-2025, but growth varied widely. Sweden and Germany saw sharp declines, while southern markets like Portugal, Türkiye, Spain, and Italy grew by 17–22%; Serbia, Poland, and Hungary expanded even faster. #weeklychart 👇 https://bit.ly/4q6VDlS

As ONE Record adoption accelerates, industry leaders are highlighting how the industry's preferred data‑sharing standard for #aircargo is transforming their operations. Watch ⬇️ video to understand how the standard is strengthening Cathay Cargo's digital capabilities. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4c7LbDx

Global passenger demand rose 5.3% YoY, driven by a 7.1% increase in int'l traffic and a 2.4% rise in domestic demand. Overall load factor reached 83.6%, a record for full-year traffic. This returns growth to align w/ historical growth patterns after post-COVID rebound. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/3NVt3X4

In 2025, #aircargo demand rose by 3.4% and capacity increased by 3.7%, pushing the industry to record volumes 👏 👏 👏. December 2025 brought the year to a close with continued 💪 performance. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4q8lIkv

✈️💰How does the aviation industry move $260B annually? IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) is the most efficient way to move money. But as we shift towards Offers and Orders, the BSP has to evolve to keep up as well. Find out how in Airlines magazine👇 bit.ly/4rjI1EV

Thomas Reynaert, Senior Vice President, External Affairs at IATA argues that blocked funds are a major challenge to an industry that has been shown to be a powerful economic engine ✈️ . 👉 https://bit.ly/3LQlLDu

🇦🇺✨ Happy Australia Day! From regional towns to global cities,✈️aviation keeps Australia connected and growing. Can you guess Australia’s top city destination? 1️⃣ D______ 2️⃣ Auckland 3️⃣ Singapore 4️⃣ London 5️⃣ Tokyo Answer in our #ValueofAviation report 👇 bit.ly/49pKPc4

👏 Congrats Ajet on joining IATA's #airlinemembership! AJet, with its base at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen airport, serves over 40 domestic & 60 international destinations in more than 34 countries across Europe and Western Asia with a fleet of 80 ✈️✈️. https://bit.ly/3PvcEEL

ATFM delays have cost EUR 16.1 billion in 2015-2025. ✈️ 7.2M delayed flights 👥 1BN affected passengers ⏱️ 111M minutes of delay France & Germany account for more than half of all delays. Europe needs to follow through investment and workforce plans to improve performance. https://bit.ly/3YVdlxv

✈️🇲🇻 For an archipelagic nation like the Maldives, aviation is a vital bridge to the world. ❓Can you guess how much the Maldives’ international air connectivity has grown since 2014? (Hint: it is over 100%) Find out in our #ValueofAviation report👇 bit.ly/4jJKdTH

What’s on IATA's World Legal Symposium agenda? ✅Geopolitical exposures: trade, tariffs, sanctions & insurance ✅Consumer Protection 2.0 ✅AI & competition law ✅The moving target of freight forwarder liability Join ✈️ legal leaders to explore Liability in a Changing 🌎 https://bit.ly/4jT0JAv #IATAWLS

Holiday travel remains a demand barometer as preliminary data show ~270M trips over 15 Dec –4 Jan period (+7% YoY). Popular routes lead by US↔Mexico/Caribbean and India↔UAE with Cancún, Punta Cana, Bangkok, Phuket as lead destinations. #weeklychart ⬇️ https://bit.ly/49qYIrX

Join our experts for a focused 1‑hour webinar on modern, practical strategies to elevate your airline’s emergency preparedness. Register 👉 https://bit.ly/4r0x0Ij

We've renewed our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement w/ CFM International reinforcing an open, competitive aftermarket for +33,500 CFM engines in service worldwide. This provides near-term relief for ✈️ by expanding maintenance capacity via independent MROs. https://bit.ly/45O3HR6

📦📲From January, ONE Record becomes the preferred data-sharing standard for air cargo, providing a single, consistent digital language for all partners across the supply chain to connect and exchange information more effectively. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/3NqXG6C

Over the past decade, aviation in Ethiopia grew 24.4%, supports 527,400 jobs, and adds USD 2.0 billion—1.2% of GDP. Safe, fast connections benefit consumers and business, and keep remote communities linked to healthcare, education and work. #ValueOfAviation report 👇 https://bit.ly/4qm07Wz

The 2026 IATA World Cargo Symposium will be landing for the first time in Latin America on 10-12 March! 🇵🇪 ✈️📦Brendan Sullivan, IATA Head of Cargo, shares the challenges and opportunities for the industry ahead in #IATAWCS. Read the full #Airlines article⬇️ bit.ly/49lCyr1

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is taking a bold step toward a stronger, safer and more efficient air transport system with the creation of a Unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority. I t will harmonize legislation & ops across 6 States for seamless ✈️ connectivity. More 👇 https://bit.ly/3LB7omn

👏 Welcome @AkasaAir – the first airline to join IATA in 2026! Headquartered in Mumbai, Akasa Air connects 2️⃣6️⃣ domestic & 6️⃣ international cities with a modern Boeing 737 MAX fleet ✈️. See the full #airlinemembership 👇 https://bit.ly/3PvcEEL

25by2025 launched in 2019 with a clear call to action: encourage aviation organizations to increase the number of women in senior and underrepresented roles by 25% or reach at least 25% female representation. Find out more about the progress of the initiative 👇 https://bit.ly/4qLYdOL

Which 3️⃣ countries top the list for the most powerful passports? The Henley Partners Index ranks passports by visa-free access —powered by Timatic data, the leading provider of real-time information on travel document requirements for international ✈️ travel. See ranking 👇 https://bit.ly/3YCnSgV

Milan is about to get busy! 🇮🇹 Olympic Winter Games = thousands of visitors in February 2026. Ticketing data from IATA Direct Data Solutions (DDS) shows big jumps in YoY arrivals at Milan's two main airports from: Canada +300% U.S. +141% China +129% More about DDS 👇 bit.ly/4g4sRhc

A recent study shows using biometric digital ID technology to integrate domestic and international departure passenger flows could save millions and streamline travel, improving passenger satisfaction. A compelling case for much-needed modernization 👉 https://bit.ly/3LvKQCZ

The air transport industry continues to demonstrate resilience. In 2026, passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.2 billion and cargo volumes are expected to reach 71.6 million tonnes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pkULdG