Communicable diseases, particularly those with the potential of becoming global pandemics, have important implications for airlines and their customers. A primary goal of IATA in any such event is to ensure a timely flow of accurate information to its Members, the travelling public and the industry as a whole.
Working with the World Health Organization (WHO)
In addition to extensive factual material, WHO has prepared a Global Influenza Preparedness Plan to assist governments nationally and internationally. It has identified six phases before and during an influenza pandemic. We are currently in phase three where there is no - or extremely rare - human-to-human transmission of the influenza virus.