Airline industry not cash cow, IATA knocks group’s proposal for domestic revenue drive for developing nations

Airline industry not cash cow, IATA knocks group’s proposal for domestic revenue drive for developing nations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation with its aim to “improve domestic revenue mobilization of developing countries and support international solidarity (in particular with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation, pandemics and other development challenges).” A visibly upset Director-General of IATA, Willie Walsh said the airline industry is an economic catalyst, not a cash…

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Minister seeks master plan for five int’l airports, receives relocation task force report

Minister seeks master plan for five int’l airports, receives relocation task force report

Equipment at new terminal not up to global standards-Musa     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has received the report of the Taskforce on the relocation of foreign airlines from the old International terminal to the new terminal. Keyamo, while receiving the report, thanked the members of the Taskforce for accepting to serve the Nation selflessly. He said the Lagos airport account for 60% of entry point and exit into Nigeria,…

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