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 from the trade association.
- Delta initially withdrew its membership in 2015 due to former CEO Richard Anderson's disagreement with A4A's stance on ATC privatization.
- The decision to rejoin is driven by new CEO Ed Bastian, who aims to collaborate on shared priorities such as sustainability, fighting unnecessary passenger taxes, and enhancing the travel experience.
- Another key factor enabling the return is that the issue of ATC privatization, which led to the initial departure, has receded as a prominent concern.
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