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Airlines recovery in the Arab world
The COVID-19 pandemic has been unlike any other crisis encountered by our industry. Thousands of jobs were lost, and the future of aviation post - pandemic is...
ACI and ITF reiterate call to governments to prioritise vaccinations for airport workers
The global bodies representing the world's airports and airport workers have renewed calls on governments to prioritise the vaccination of aviation workers in the...
Seafarers, air transport workers must be prioritised for vaccine
Today the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reiterates our strong request for seafarers and aviation workers to be prioritised by governments in...
ITF welcomes Ever Given resolution
The world’s foremost transport worker body is welcoming the end to the crisis affecting the MV Ever Given (IMO: 9811000), the cargo vessel that has been blocking...
Bangkok’s airport workers still waiting on rights
Ten days since Thailand’s Labour Minister promised to address labour abuse of workers at Bangkok airport, little progress has been made. Hundreds of security...
ITF calls on governments for the swift adoption of new ICAO guidance
With passenger demand continuing its free-fall and prospects for an industry turnaround being hampered by government travel restrictions brought on by new COVID-19...
Argentina limits aircrew exposure to cosmic radiation for the first time
Aviation workers who exceed 6mSv a year of exposure to cosmic radiation are recommended to stop flying under new guidance issued by the government of Argentina, its...
Bangkok airport workers protest attack on rights
Workers at Bangkok airport are today protesting ongoing labour abuse at the airport that has stripped them of basic rights, including access to toilets. It has led...