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Featured News Major U.S. Airlines Announce Support for International Contact Tracing Program A4A announced that its member passenger carriers have pledged support for the implementation of a voluntary international contact tracing program. Read Full Article
Featured News Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas has distinguished himself through an exemplary career, including serving in several leadership roles at the DHS. A4A has had the opportunity to work with Secretary Mayorkas during his previous service at DHS and witnessed firsthand his commitment to risk-based security. His depth of knowledge and experience in key areas such as counterterrorism, aviation and cybersecurity uniquely qualify him to address today’s critical challenges. Read Full Article
Featured News Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of the Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg has a proven track record as Mayor of successfully shepherding numerous complex transportation projects while partnering with industry in a productive manner. We believe that strong coordination and shared understanding between government and industry is critical to ensuring that air travel remains the safest mode of transportation in the world. Read Full Article

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2.19.2021

Major U.S. Airlines Announce Support for International Contact Tracing Program

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2.2.2021

Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

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2.2.2021

Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of the Department of Transportation

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1.29.2021

A4A Joins Coalition in Letter to White House COVID-19 Recovery Team

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1.22.2021

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Regarding Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel

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1.13.2021

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on FAA Unruly Passenger Order

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1.7.2021

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Upon the Resignation of Secretary Elaine L. Chao

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12.22.2020

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

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12.17.2020

A4A Joins Coalition in Letter to Governors

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12.15.2020

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

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Major U.S. Airlines Announce Support for International Contact Tracing Program

Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of the Department of Transportation

A4A Joins Coalition in Letter to White House COVID-19 Recovery Team

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Regarding Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on FAA Unruly Passenger Order

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Upon the Resignation of Secretary Elaine L. Chao

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

A4A Joins Coalition in Letter to Governors

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

Airlines for America Announces Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly Elected as A4A Chairman of the Board

Airlines for America Applauds the Department of Transportation’s Final Rules on Traveling by Air with Service Animals

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

Airlines for America Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Regarding Retirement of Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Regarding President Trump’s Support for U.S. Airlines

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Regarding Payroll Support for Airline Employees

Airlines for America Congratulates 2020 Nuts and Bolts Award Recipients

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Regarding Continuing Efforts to Save Airline Industry Jobs

Time is Running Out for Congress to Save Thousands of Airline Jobs

New Airline Industry Analysis Shows States With Air Service and Travel Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Pandemic

Airlines for America Applauds EPA Proposal to Adopt ICAO Aircraft Emissions Standard

Fourteen Aviation Groups Commend USG Release of Runway to Recovery Guidance

Airlines for America Applauds ICAO Decision on CORSIA

Major U.S. Airlines Announce Health Acknowledgment Requirement

Major U.S. Airlines Pledge to Refund Tickets for Passengers Who Are Denied Access if Federal Authorities Begin Checking Temperatures at Airports

Major U.S. Airlines Announce Increased Enforcement of Face Coverings

A4A Applauds ICAO Recommendations for Restart and Recovery of Global Air Travel

Airlines for America Launches “Fly Healthy. Fly Smart.” Awareness Campaign

A4A Applauds Approval of New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pathway

U.S. Airlines Endorse Temperature Screenings Conducted by TSA

A4A Applauds the TSA’s Decision to Require Face Masks for Employees

Leading U.S. Airlines Begin Requiring Face Coverings for Customer-Facing Employees and Passengers

Statement from Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio after the Signing of the CARES Act

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on Passage of the CARES Act

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on the CARES Act

Airline CEOs Issue Letter to Congress Urging Swift Action on Bipartisan Aid Package

Governors, Mayors Urge Immediate Action to Protect U.S. Aviation Employees and Local Economies

Coalition Calls for Urgent Action to Protect U.S. Aviation Employees

Statement from Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO, Airlines for America After a Phone Call with President Trump and U.S. Airline CEOs

A4A Statement on COVID-19

Statement from Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO, Airlines for America

Airlines for America’s Rebecca Spicer Named to PRWeek’s 2020 Hall of Femme Class

COVID-19: Yes, America is still open for business

Statement from A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio on White House Meeting to Discuss COVID-19

A4A to Meet with Vice President Pence to Discuss COVID-19

Airlines for America Launches AirlinesTakeAction.com

Airlines for America Applauds the Department of Transportation’s Proposed Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Practices

A4A Urges Congress to Reject Tax Hikes on Passengers

Super Bowl Weekend Marks Eight Months Until REAL ID Deadline

A4A Applauds Approval of New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pathway

A4A Urges Congress to Reject Increasing Airport Taxes

Airlines for America Applauds the Department of Transportation’s Proposed Rule on Service Animals

Delta Air Lines Rejoining Airlines for America

U.S. Airlines Expected to Fly 47.5 Million Travelers during the Winter Holiday Season

A4A Names Riva Khoshaba Parker as Vice President, Labor and Employment/Litigation

Airlines for America Projects Record 31.6 Million Passengers Over Thanksgiving Travel Period

A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing Award Honors Collins Aerospace-led Team for Additive Manufactured Parts Inspection Innovation

Airlines for America Applauds U.S.-Japan Aviation Agreement

A4A Joins Coalition in Letter to FAA Urging Safe and Efficient Integration of Commercial Space Operations into the National Airspace System

Airlines for America Projects Record 17.5 Million Passengers Over Labor Day Travel Period

Airlines for America Joins Coalition in Letter to Secretary of Transportation on Emotional Support Animals

Airlines for America Applauds Department of Transportation’s Guidance on Emotional Support Animals

Airlines for America Applauds Congressional Waiver Allowing Dan Elwell to Continue as Deputy Administrator of the FAA

Airlines for America Applauds Senate Confirmation of Steve Dickson as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

A4A Names Kristine O’Brien Vice President, Global Government Affairs

Airlines for America Commends Commerce Committee Approval of Dickson Nomination

Airlines for America Projects Record-Setting Number of Passengers for Summer 2019

Airlines for America Urges Confirmation of Steve Dickson as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

A4A Joins Coalition in Letter to Senate Leaders on Diverting Customs and Border Protection Officers

A4A Statement in Observance of Public Service Recognition Week

Taxpayer, Consumer and Air Travel Advocates Agree: Raising Taxes on Air Travelers Just Won’t Fly

Five More Reasons to Oppose an Increase to the Passenger Facility Charge

Airlines for America Congratulates 2019 EMMC Nuts and Bolts Award Recipients

A4A Statement for the Record Opposing Airport Tax Hikes on Travelers