IATA Members

From 57 founding members in 1945, IATA now represents some 240 airlines in over 115 countries. Carrying 84% of the world’s air traffic, IATA members include the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines.

Current IATA members

IATA membership is open to airlines operating scheduled and non-scheduled air services that maintain an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration.  

IATA membership benefits 

Members benefit in several ways. Most importantly, IATA provides a powerful, unified and experienced voice that supports and promotes the interests of its members through:

• International recognition and lobbying
• Targeting key industry priorities
• Driving industry change
• Reducing costs
• Communication campaigns
• Training and other services   

Download detailed benefits and cost-benefit analysis (pdf)

Apply for IATA membership

• Costs
• Application procedure (pdf)