IATA says Y2K is under control

Geneva - Airports and air traffic control systems worldwide have reported that their Y2K programmes are complete and they are…

Geneva - Airports and air traffic control systems worldwide have reported that their Y2K programmes are complete and they are ready for the millennium rollover, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said yesterday.

IATA, which has been tracking airports and air traffic service providers for year 2000 compliance on behalf of its 265 member airlines, said data received showed "a high level of Y2K readiness in all regions".

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