IATA slams airport attack

 “Once again, innocent travellers have been attacked in a cowardly and murderous act. Our thoughts are with the victims, and their families and friends,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s director general and CEO.

In a statement, Tyler noted that last night's attack was a broad attack on shared humanity, as Istanbul has a particularly significant and historical role in connecting East and West. He did not see that the attack would reverse the world's interconnectedness.

The airport resumed operations today. The three suicide attackers killed 41 people, including 13 foreigners, according to DPA. 

“The safety and security of passengers are our top priorities. This tragedy in Istanbul and the one in Brussels earlier this year show that there is a growing challenge for governments to keep people safe in the 'landside' parts of the airport. Moving people 'airside' more quickly can help to mitigate risk. The industry has a number of initiatives in place to achieve that aim and we are working with governments and airports to implement them," said Tyler.