93% of $1.2b Airlines' Blocked Funds Trapped in Africa, Middle East – IATA

IATA Warns USD 1.2 Billion in Airline Revenues Still Blocked Across Governments

IATA emphasized that the inability to repatriate earnings impacts airlines’ cash flow, operational planning, aircraft maintenance, payment of suppliers, and route viability.

93% of $1.2b airlines' blocked funds trapped in Africa, Middle East – IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disclosed that 93 per cent of the $1.2 billion of airline revenues

Africa, Middle East hold 93% of $1.12bn blocked funds

Governments across 26 countries are holding USD1.12 billion in airline funds, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for 93% of the total, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Ten top offenders in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia are responsible for 89% of the blocked funds totalling USD1.08 billion, led by Algeria and the XAF Zone, which covers Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of …

Governments Block US$1.2 Billion in Airline Revenue Repatriation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/governments-block-us1-2-billion-in-airline-revenue-repatriation/Governments worldwide prevented airlines from repatriating 1.2 billion dollars in revenue as of October 2025, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for 93 percent of trapped funds, the International Air Transport Association reported on December 10. The blocked amount represents …