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Immigration rules deterring nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travelers, IATA survey finds

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A recent survey by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates that immigration rules are a significant deterrent for air travelers, with 43% of respondents reporting being discouraged from visiting destinations due to these requirements. This figure represents an increase from 33% in the previous year. Additionally, geopolitical tensions are influencing travel decisions, with safety concerns being the primary reason cited by 72% of those affected by such conflicts. AI

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Immigration rules deterring nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travelers, IATA survey finds

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Immigration rules deter nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travellers, survey finds

    Immigration rules are discouraging a growing number of air travellers from visiting certain destinations, a global aviation survey has found, while geopolitical tensions are also influencing travel decisions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The International Air Transpor…

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