International Air Transport Association

<p>The International Air Transport Association (IATA /aɪˈɑːtə/) is an <a href="/facts/Airline/CEwakbf5">airline</a> trade association founded in 1945. IATA has been described as a <a href="/facts/Cartel/S4x967k2">cartel</a> since, in addition to setting technical standards for airlines, IATA also organized tariff conferences that served as a forum for <a href="/facts/Price_fixing/mrVTJC3z">price fixing</a>.
</p><p>According to IATA, as of 2023<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=International_Air_Transport_Association&action=edit">[update]</a> the <a href="/facts/Trade_association/emPa7AJG">trade association</a> represents 317 airlines, including major carriers, from over 120 countries. The IATA's member airlines account for carrying approximately 82% (2020) of total <a href="/facts/Available_seat_miles/BLbYVjWX">available seat miles</a> air traffic. IATA supports airline activity and helps formulate industry policy and standards. It is headquartered in <a href="/facts/Montreal/uQQaWd1b">Montreal</a>, Canada with executive offices in <a href="/facts/Geneva/14gXxjcq">Geneva</a>, Switzerland.
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International Air Transport Association