IATA prioritizes safety, global standards, and sustainability at Reykjavík Ground Handling Conference

REYKJAVIK – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Reykjavík today hosted by Icelandair: 1. Improving safety through reducing operational risk  2. Implementing global standards 3. Embedding sustainability – people, planet, and prosperity – in all activities.

“Ground handling forms the backbone of aviation. It is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient transport of millions of travelers each year.