IATA: Airlines operate within a 'complex' value chain

IATA regional VP the Americas Peter Cerda, speaking at the IATA AGM, stated (02-Jun-2024) over 90% of tourists in the Americas region arrive by air, adding: "Air transportation is the main and most important mode of air service for the region". Mr Cerda said airlines operate within a "complex" value chain, where service disruptions can occur due to "various interlinked factors". He stated: "The focus should be on ensuring entities causing these disruptions take responsibility, rather than unfairly attributing the blame on airlines". Mr Cerda added a successful future for aviation "hinges on adequate airport infrastructure to meet demand".