Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureAction6 landmarksFIX
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.
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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.
Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1
DForm AccessibilityAction4 of 21 controls have issuesFIX
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #ot-group-id-C0002 | checkbox | Performance Cookies | for/id |
| #ot-group-id-C0003 | checkbox | Functional Cookies | for/id |
| #ot-group-id-C0004 | checkbox | Targeting Cookies | for/id |
| #ot-group-id-IAB2V2_1 | checkbox | Store and/or access information on a device | for/id |
| #ot-group-id-V2STACK42 | checkbox | Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development | for/id |
| #ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_2 | checkbox | Use limited data to select advertising | aria-label |
| #ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_3 | checkbox | Create profiles for personalised advertising | aria-label |
| #ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_4 | checkbox | Use profiles to select personalised advertising | aria-label |
| #ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_7 | checkbox | Measure advertising performance | aria-label |
| #ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_9 | checkbox | Understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources | aria-label |
| #ot-sub-group-id-IAB2V2_10 | checkbox | Develop and improve services | aria-label |
| #ot-group-id-ISF2V2_1 | checkbox | Use precise geolocation data | for/id |
| #vendor-search-handler | text | Cookie list search | aria-label |
| #select-all-hosts-groups-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-vendor-groups-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-vendor-leg-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #chkbox-id | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| search | text | (Search this website) | placeholder only |
| search | text | (Search this website) | placeholder only |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit">; <input type="submit">
Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text" name="search">; <input type="text" name="search">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman
DLink & Button QualityAction4 issue(s) across 286 links and 37 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://airlines.iata.org/2026/04/19/peo… | 19 April 2026 … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://airlines.iata.org/2026/04/14/ens… | 14 April 2026 … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://airlines.iata.org/2026/04/02/pas… | 2 April 2026 … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://airlines.iata.org/ | Go to Airlines website | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /en/publications/economics/fuel-monitor/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://airlines.iata.org/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/iata.org | facebook-icon.svg | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/interna… | linkedin-icon.svg | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/iatatv | youtube-icon.svg | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://x.com/IATA | x-icon.svg | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.iata.org/api/rss/pressreleas… | IATA RSS Feed | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.instagram.com/iata_official/ | instagram-icon.svg | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.iata.org/en/privacy/cookies/ | Cookie Policy, opens in a new… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.iata.org/en/privacy/cookies/ | Cookie Policy, opens in a new … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie… | Powered by OneTrust Opens in a… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <input> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <input> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
/en/publications/economics/fuel-monitor/; https://airlines.iata.org/
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://airlines.iata.org/2026/04/19/people-taking-care-people; https://airlines.iata.org/2026/04/14/ensuring-transparency-saf-environmental-…; https://airlines.iata.org/2026/04/02/passenger-demand-fundamentals-remain-robust; https://airlines.iata.org/; https://www.facebook.com/iata.org; https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-air-transport-association-iata/; https://www.youtube.com/iatatv; https://x.com/IATA; https://www.iata.org/api/rss/pressrelease; https://www.instagram.com/iata_official/ (+3 more)
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
input[type="submit"].cursor-pointer (#103 on page); input[type="submit"].search-menu-btn (#301 on page)
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
DWeb ManifestActionValid manifestFIX
DDark Mode SupportActionTheme color onlyFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CHeading HierarchyAction77 headings, 2 skip(s)REVIEW
- H1 International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- H1 Making connections duplicate H1
- H3 SUSTAINABILITY skipped
- H3 SAFETY
- H3 ABOUT AIR TRAVEL
- H3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- H3 SUSTAINABILITY
- H3 SAFETY
- H3 ABOUT AIR TRAVEL
- H3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- H3 IATA to Open New Office and BSP in Uzbekistan
- H3 IATA Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages
- H3 Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis: Why Flexibility Matters Now
- H3 Air Passenger Market Analysis - February 2026
- H3 Air Cargo Market Analysis - February 2026
- H3 Global Outlook for Air Transport - December 2025
- H3 Value of Air Transport - Country Reports
- H3 CO2 Connect for Cargo
- H3 AgentIS
- H3 Financial Services
- H3 Human Resources: Set to Shape Aviation's Future
- H3 Document Control Systems: At the Heart of Operational Safety and Efficiency
- H3 Network Planning: Aviation’s Biggest Influencer?
- H3 Destination Marketing: Where to Focus Attention in 2026
- H3 New Report: From Origin to Destination - Ensuring Dangerous Goods Safety in the Cargo Supply Chain
- H3 Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG: People taking care of people
- H3 Sustainability: Ensuring transparency in SAF environmental benefits
- H3 Passenger: Passenger demand fundamentals remain robust
- H2 Jet Fuel Price Monitor
- H3 360 Member airlines
- H3 520 Strategic partners
- H3 100,000 IATA-accredited agents
- H2 Our mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry
- H4 Learn more skipped
- H4 Connect with us
- H4 Sign up for IATA news
- H4 Read magazine
- H4 Follow us
- H2 We care about your privacy.
- H3 We and our partners process data to provide:
- H2 About your privacy
- H2 About your privacy
- H3 Your Privacy
- H3 Strictly Necessary Cookies
- H3 Performance Cookies
- H3 Functional Cookies
- H3 Targeting Cookies
- H3 Store and/or access information on a device 4 partners can use this purpose
- H3 Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development 4 partners can use this purpose
- H3 Use precise geolocation data 2 partners can use this special feature
- H3 Ensure security, prevent and detect fraud, and fix errors 4 partners can use this special purpose
- H3 Deliver and present advertising and content 4 partners can use this special purpose
- H3 Save and communicate privacy choices 3 partners can use this special purpose
- H3 Match and combine data from other data sources 3 partners can use this feature
- H3 Link different devices 2 partners can use this feature
- H3 Identify devices based on information transmitted automatically 2 partners can use this feature
- H4 Your Privacy
- H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
- H4 Performance Cookies
- H4 Functional Cookies
- H4 Targeting Cookies
- H4 Store and/or access information on a device 4 partners can use this purpose
- H4 Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development 4 partners can use this purpose
- H5 Use limited data to select advertising 4 partners can use this purpose
- H5 Create profiles for personalised advertising 4 partners can use this purpose
- H5 Use profiles to select personalised advertising 4 partners can use this purpose
- H5 Measure advertising performance 4 partners can use this purpose
- H5 Understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources 3 partners can use this purpose
- H5 Develop and improve services 3 partners can use this purpose
- H4 Use precise geolocation data 2 partners can use this special feature
- H4 Ensure security, prevent and detect fraud, and fix errors 4 partners can use this special purpose
- H4 Deliver and present advertising and content 4 partners can use this special purpose
- H4 Save and communicate privacy choices 3 partners can use this special purpose
- H4 Match and combine data from other data sources 3 partners can use this feature
- H4 Link different devices 2 partners can use this feature
- H4 Identify devices based on information transmitted automatically 2 partners can use this feature
- H3 Cookie List
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.
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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
BAlt Text Quality19 of 45 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| filename | 16 image(s) |
| generic | 3 image(s) |
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
BFavicon & Branding6 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 88/100 — 4 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Learn more div.block > div.rich-text > h4 > strong |
Connect with us div.block > div.rich-text > h4 > strong |
Sign up for IATA news div.col-12 > div.rich-text > h4 > strong |
Read magazine div.block > div.rich-text > h4 > strong |
Follow us div.block > div.rich-text > h4 > strong |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
SUSTAINABILITY div.block > a.stat-block > div.stat-block-head > h3.stat-block-heading |
Learn more div.row > div.block > div.rich-text > h4 |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Names and labels
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link div.slide-menu__slider > ul.no-bullet > li.mobile-menu-item > a.mobile-menu-item-link |
div.block > div.rich-text > p > a div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
div.block > div.rich-text > p > a div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Airline members div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
IATA by region div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
Solutions div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
Newsletters div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
Travel agent accreditation div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
Cargo agency program div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
Strategic partnerships div.block > div.rich-text > p > a |
Our commitment div > ul.footer-legal-container > li.block > a |
Accessibility div > ul.footer-legal-container > li.block > a |
Anti-slavery statement div > ul.footer-legal-container > li.block > a |
Privacy div > ul.footer-legal-container > li.block > a |
Cookie Preferences div > ul.footer-legal-container > li.block > a#ot-sdk-btn |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 International Air Tr… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h1 Making connections | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Jet Fuel Price Monit… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Our mission is to re… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 We care about your p… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 About your privacy | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 About your privacy | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 SUSTAINABILITY | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 SAFETY | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 ABOUT AIR TRAVEL | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETI… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 SUSTAINABILITY | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 SAFETY | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 ABOUT AIR TRAVEL | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETI… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 IATA to Open New Off… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 IATA Statement on Po… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Slot Relief During t… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Air Passenger Market… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Air Cargo Market Ana… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.