Simplifying the Business (StB)

The Simplifying the Business program's mission is to change the way the air transport industry operates – resulting in better service for passengers and lower costs for the industry. The current StB program will save the industry up to US$18.1 billion every year. The following projects make up StB:

• New Distribution Capability
• IATA e-services
• Fast Travel
• Passenger Facilitation
• InBag 

How does StB realize industry-wide change?

• A focus on a mutually beneficial approach for everyone involved
• The leadership and support of the IATA Board of Governors - a group of 30 airline CEOs
• The endorsement of the IATA AGM
• The ability to create industry-wide standards
• A global network of 4,000 IATA, airline, and airport staff, industry experts and suppliers

StB program resources

• StB Think Tank White Paper 
• StB in the media
• StB at external events