The International Air Transport Association (IATA) [1945]

• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s
airlines, representing some 264 airlines or 83% of total air traffic.

• It supports many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation
issues.

• IATA was founded in Havana, Cuba, in April 1945.

• It is the prime vehicle for inter-airline cooperation in promoting safe, reliable, secure and
economical air services - for the benefit of the world's consumers.