Welcoming UAE′s Ratification of MP14 and new IATA Member Airline

UAE Ratification of MP14 Boosts the Global Fight Against Unruly Passengers

We welcome the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratification of the Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) as it will strengthen the global legal deterrent against #unruly and disruptive #passenger incidents onboard flights.

“IATA welcomes the leadership shown by the UAE in ratifying MP14. Not only will this give the UAE authorities important new powers in dealing with unruly passengers that land in the country, but as a major aviation market and ICAO Council member, it will also encourage other States to ratify MP14. Ensuring greater international harmonization and strengthening the legal deterrent against unruly and disruptive passengers who pose a threat to passenger and crew wellbeing and safety onboard is a priority for the entire airline industry,” said Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President Africa & Middle East.

Effective from 1 May, authorities in the UAE will have the jurisdiction to manage unruly and disruptive passengers that land in the country, irrespective of where the aircraft is registered. This resolves an existing gap in international #aviation law that often results in those accused of unruly behavior from being prosecuted for their misbehavior.

The UAE is the 44th State to ratify MP14 and it is estimated that more than a third of international traffic is covered by States that are parties to it.?

Read our press release for more details. ?

New IATA Member Airline: Myanmar National Airlines

We are pleased to announce that?Myanmar National Airlines, the national flag carrier of Myanmar, has recently joined IATA's?#airlinemembership.

Based in Yangon, it has the most extensive route network in #Myanmar, flying to over 25 major domestic destinations and operating scheduled services to several international ones, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

Find more about our?#airline?membership program ??

https://bit.ly/3FqMjCi

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Weekly Chart: Premium Class Air Travel Recovers Ahead of Total Traffic

In February 223, the total number of air passengers continued to approach pre-pandemic levels. It's interesting to note that at the global scale, #premium traffic has recovered faster than total passenger traffic.

Europe and North America both reported strong recovery rates in premium passenger numbers. Europe's premium passenger recovery rate in February 2023 was 93.1%, a significant increase from 56.3% in February 2022.

In North America, the same number reached 107.7% in February 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, and up from 75.3% in February 2022.

The overall trend continues to suggest a positive trajectory for premium class air travel.

For more regional data on premium class air travel recovery in the?#WeeklyChart???https://bit.ly/41oryCe

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