IATA Gets China´s Green Light to Proposed Routes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has obtained China´s approval to implement a new route for international traffic which slashes flight times between China and Europe by an average of 30 minutes.

Officially known as Y-1, it is often referred to as IATA-1, reflecting IATA´s role in achieving this in cooperation with the Chinese Government. Initially 110 flights a week could potentially benefit from IATA-1.

An inauguration ceremony was held last week in Beijing with the route expected to open for commercial traffic, following discussions dating back to 2000.

Y-1, combined with Y-2 provides airlines with more route options when flying between Asia and Europe, allowing airlines to better max out routings.

IATA-1 will have a significant impact on the environment. The more direct routing will eliminate 2,860 hours of flight time, 27,000 tons of fuel consumption, 84,800 tons of carbon dioxide emission, and 340,000 kilograms of nitrogen oxides emission annually.