Description: Airlines for America (A4A) is the principal U.S. airline trade association and lobbying organization representing the country’s leading passenger and cargo carriers. A4A advocates to Congress, federal agencies, and state governments to promote policies that support safe, secure, efficient commercial aviation and the economic interests of its member airlines. Type: Non-profit trade association / industry lobbying group Policies: Aviation safety and security, air traffic control modernization (NextGen/ATC funding), infrastructure and airport funding, taxation and fees affecting air travel, environmental and sustainability policy (including sustainable aviation fuel and emissions goals), international aviation and trade policy, regulatory and consumer rules affecting carriers, cargo and supply-chain issues Funding: Primarily funded by membership dues and fees from major U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, plus revenue from events, sponsorships and publications Affiliates: Major U.S. passenger and cargo carriers and their executives, historically including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, FedEx, UPS and Atlas Air as principal member organizations and board participants
