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History at 35,000 Feet: What Saadia Zahidi’s Appointment as IATA’s First Female Director General Means for Aviation, Tourism, and the Future of Global Mobility

Zahidi holds a BA in Economics from Smith College, an MPhil in International Economics from The Graduate Institute, and an MPA from Harvard University. She holds Swiss and Pakistani nationalities.

History at 35,000 Feet: What Saadia Zahidi’s Appointment as IATA’s First Female Director General Means for Aviation, Tourism, and the Future of Global Mobility

Published July 27, 2026 by Staff Writer

After 82 years, IATA has appointed its first female Director General. Saadia Zahidi’s appointment marks a historic first and a strategic shift for the future of global aviation and tourism.…

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