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 rejoined Airlines for America (A4A) on December 18, 2019, after a four-year absence.
- Delta originally left A4A in October 2015 due to its then-CEO Richard Anderson's strong opposition to the association's stance on ATC privatization.
- The airline's return, under new CEO Ed Bastian, is prompted by the fading of the ATC privatization issue and a desire to collaborate on shared industry priorities like sustainability and fighting passenger taxes.
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