IATA AGM 2026: Diversity and inclusion pioneers honoured in annual awards

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The winners of the annual IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards were announced at the organisation’s AGM in Brazil this week.

Rania Alturki, executive vice president human resources at Saudia Group, was named Inspirational Role Model:

The High Flyer award went to Fiona Omondi, chief strategy officer, Tradewinds Aviation Services and co-founder of Women in Aviation International, Kenya

And the third award for Diversity and Inclusion Team was awarded to LATAM Airlines Group, the host carrier for this year’s AGM in Rio de Janeiro.

Karen Walker, editor-in-chief of Air Transport World and chair of the judging panel, said: “Diversity and inclusion

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