Question

Describe the purpose of International Air Transport Association (IATA) as it relates to air cargo?

Answer 1

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association of the world's airlines founded in 1945. IATA has been described as a cartel since, in addition to setting technical standards for airline, IATA also organized tariff conferences that served as a forum for price fixing. It's major responsibility is to serve and support Aviation with global standards for airlines safety, security, efficiency and sustainability.

Below are the important functions of IATA :

1. Improve the regulatory and legal environment like consumer protection, infrastructures etc.
2. Monitor and maintain high level of membership satisfaction.
3. Ensure 100% IATA members are aware of requirements of resolution 753 i.e end to end baggage tracking.
4. Commencement of different programs and certifications like cargo management, distribution and payments etc for better insights and learnings for the people working or will to work with Aviation industry.
5. Help formulate industry policies on critical Aviation issues.