Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines join IATA as member

IATA membership will further enable the airline to participate in global industry initiatives, strengthen collaboration with airline  and travel partners, and benefit from internationally established standards and practices  across the aviation sector. 

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines announce its membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s continued  growth and integration with the global aviation community. 

Drukair’s admission to IATA follows its registration under the IATA Operational  Safety Audit (IOSA) programme, an internationally recognised evaluation system that  assesses an airline’s operational management and control systems. IOSA registration is a  mandatory requirement for IATA airline membership and must be maintained by all member  airlines. 

IATA membership will further enable the airline to participate in global industry initiatives, strengthen collaboration with airline  and travel partners, and benefit from internationally established standards and practices  across the aviation sector. 

This also complements Drukair’s broader strategic initiatives to strengthen  global connectivity and distribution through enhanced Global Distribution System (GDS) accessibility, the adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC), the expansion of interline  and codeshare partnerships, and continued route network development. 

Commenting on the milestone, Tandi Wangchuk, Chief Executive Officer of Drukair, said, “Drukair’s membership in IATA marks an important milestone in our journey as Bhutan’s  national airline. Together with our IOSA registration, it reflects our continued commitment  to internationally recognised operational and safety standards and strengthens our position within the global aviation community."