Our Vision
Working together to shape the future growth of a safe, secure and sustainable air transport industry that connects and enriches our world
Our Mission
IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry.
- Representing the airline industry
We improve understanding of the air transport industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies. Advocating for the interests of airlines across the globe, we challenge unreasonable rules and charges, hold regulators and governments to account, and strive for sensible regulation. - Leading the airline industry
For over 70 years, we have developed global commercial standards upon which the air transport industry is built. Our aim is to assist airlines by simplifying processes and increasing passenger convenience while reducing costs and improving efficiency. - Serving the airline industry
We help airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently, and economically under clearly defined rules. Professional support is provided to all industry stakeholders with a wide range of products and expert services.
Our Values
Our IATA values reflect who we are and how we work together to support each other and our members. Selected by our employees, IATA’s values of One IATA, Trusted, Inclusive and Innovative reflect who we are and how we work together.
Our Brand Drivers
The Brand Drivers are the distilled feedback from members, customers and stakeholders on what IATA does best and how it can deliver the most value in what it does.
- We build standards through expertise
- We champion the global big picture
- We partner for mutual benefit
- We act with a simple human touch
These four drivers are a guide to meeting our customers' expectations.
