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IATA

American  
  1. International Air Transport Association.


IATA British  
/ iːˈɑːtə, aɪˈɑːtə /

acronym

  1. International Air Transport Association

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"It is critical that states respect their obligation to keep civilians and civil aviation free from harm," said the head of IATA, Willie Walsh, head of the International Air Transport Association.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

In the last couple of years, Venezuela averaged about 15,000 passengers flying in and out of the country weekly, according to IATA, mostly from Spain, Portugal, Panama and Colombia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Per the IATA, the body should be moved to a seat away from other passengers or to another area of the plane, if possible.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Premium travel, which also includes business class, is back to 86% of 2019 levels, according to IATA, while total air travel demand, including economy class, is at 81%.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

Global SAF production is estimated to meet just 2% of aviation fuel needs by 2025, according to airline industry group IATA.

From Reuters • May 11, 2023