Airlines for America (
A4A), formerly known as
Air Transport Association of America (
ATA), is America's oldest and largest airline
trade association. A4A member airlines and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of U.S. airline passenger and
cargo traffic. Based in Washington, D.C., the association advocates for the U.S. airline industry. It is the only trade organization that represents the principal U.S. airlines and is their voice when
lobbying Congress.