Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers Appointed As Chair-Elect Of Iata’s Board Of Governors
IndiGo announced that its CEO, Pieter Elbers, has been elected as the chair-elect of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors. With effect from June 2024, he will succeed the current Chair, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, as CEO of Rwandair. The nomination of Pieter Elbers comes at an important time for the Indian aviation industry, which is witnessing unparalleled growth and development.
With a focus on enhancing the passenger experience, IndiGo has consistently demonstrated its commitment to affordable fares, on-time performance, and courteous and hassle-free services across its unparalleled network, it said. Pieter Elbers’ appointment reinforces IndiGo’s position as a driving force in the Indian aviation landscape while placing India firmly on the global aviation map.
The International Air Transport group (IATA) was created in 1945 as a trade group for the world's airlines. It has 300 members, accounting for 83% of total aviation traffic. The headquarters of IATA are in Montreal, Canada.
IATA provides a range of services to its members, including
• Setting standards for air travel, such as safety, security, and passenger rights
• Developing and managing airfares and ticketing systems
• Providing training and education for airline staff
• Representing the interests of the airline industry to governments and other organizations
IATA also works to ensure that the air transport business grows in a safe and sustainable manner. IATA started its "Fly Net Zero" campaign in 2020, with the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050.
IATA is a non-profit organization and its activities are funded by its members. It is governed by a board of directors and a general assembly.
Here are some of the key activities of IATA
• Setting standards: IATA sets standards for a wide range of aspects of air travel, including safety, security, and passenger rights. These standards are used by airlines to ensure that they operate safely and efficiently.
• Developing and managing airfares and ticketing systems: IATA creates and oversees global airfare and ticketing systems that airlines use to sell tickets to passengers. These methods ensure that passengers can book tickets with any airline and pay the same price for the same flight regardless of where they purchase the ticket.
• Providing training and education: IATA provides training and education to airline staff on a wide range of topics, including safety, security, and customer service. This training helps to ensure that airline staff are able to operate safely and efficiently and that they can provide passengers with a high level of service.
• Representing the interests of the airline industry: IATA advocates the airline industry's interests to governments and other organisations. This includes pushing for legislation that benefit the aviation sector and attempting to resolve industry-related difficulties.
• Promoting the safe and sustainable growth of the air transport industry: IATA is committed to promoting the safe and sustainable growth of the air transport industry. This includes working to reduce emissions from aviation, improve air traffic management, and develop new technologies that can make air travel more efficient.
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