How times have changed. Delta Air Lines said on December 18, 2019, it plans to rejoin Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association it parted ways with in October 2015. A4A advocates on behalf of its passenger and cargo airline members to shape policies and measures that promote safety, security and a healthy U.S. airline industry.
Delta Rejoins Major Airline Trade Association
Key Takeaways:
- Delta Air Lines is rejoining Airlines for America (A4A) after a four-year absence, resuming its membership which ended in October 2015.
- Delta originally left A4A due to its former CEO Richard Anderson's disagreement with the association's position on ATC privatization.
- The decision to rejoin, under current CEO Ed Bastian, is driven by new priorities such as sustainability, fighting passenger taxes, and enhancing the travel experience, coupled with the ATC privatization issue fading into the background.
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