International Air Transport Association

The International Air Transport Association (IATA /aɪˈɑːtə/) is a trade association of the world's airlines founded in 1945. IATA has been described as a cartel since, in addition to setting technical standards for airlines, IATA also organized tariff conferences that served as a forum for price fixing.

"IATA" redirects here. For other uses, see IATA (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with International Civil Aviation Organization or Air Transport Association of America.

International Air Transport Association
AbbreviationIATA
Formation19 April 1945 (1945-04-19) in Havana, Cuba
TypeInternational trade association
Headquarters800 Square Victoria
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
Membership
317 airlines (2023) from over 120 countries and regions
Willie Walsh
Websiteiata.org

According to IATA, as of 2023 it represents 317 airlines, including major carriers, from over 120 countries. The IATA's member airlines account for carrying approximately 82% (2020) of total available seat miles air traffic. IATA supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with executive offices in Geneva, Switzerland.

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