IATA

Aviation trade group

IATA stands for International Air Transport Association, the trade organization representing the world's airlines.

IATA sets standards for the airline industry, including the familiar three-letter airport codes: LAX, JFK, LHR.

The organization also coordinates ticketing, baggage handling, and safety protocols across carriers.

organization

association

Group with shared aim

standards · regulation · safety · industry · advocacy · guidelines · accreditation · compliance · settlement · clearing

aviation

airline

Air transport company

  • airportAviation passenger facility
  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • flightAerial journey by aircraft

carrier · booking · reservation · ticket · departure · arrival · terminal · baggage · check-in · boarding

codes

designator

Symbol indicating identity

  • LAXCalifornia's busiest aerodrome
  • JFK35th president's monogram
  • SINMoral violation

identifier · abbreviation · lookup · locator · SFO · GRU

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IATAFAA

U.S. flight safety agency

stakeholder representation

IATAconsumer protection agency

Office safeguarding buyer interests

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