Airlines for America (A4A) is the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines.
Washington, DC
Joined December 2009
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As America celebrates its 250th year, we want to honor U.S. airline employees who have served our nation 🇺🇸✈️. U.S. airlines are proud to employ more than 50,000 veterans and servicemembers. Here are some of their stories 🧵
From broomsticks to bat wings, wishing a spook-tacular #Halloween to all our fellow flyers tonight! 🧹🦇✈️
Despite rising jet fuel costs, demand for air travel remains strong. In an interview with @BloombergRadio, Sununu discussed how airlines are navigating unprecedented fuel prices, absorbing much of the added costs while working to keep flying affordable.
America's air traffic control system is getting a much-needed modernization—and the progress is happening faster than anyone expected. A4A's Sununu joined @CBSNews to discuss how new radars, surface awareness systems and radio systems are helping build a safer, more efficient system that means fewer delays and a better experience for the flying public.
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In three years, Atlas Air has become the top operator at Felipe Ángeles International Airport, enhancing its global cargo hub role. Martin Drew highlighted investments boosting trade.
▶️ Watch NLU's growth connecting Mexico to the world.
#AtlasAir #AirCargo #GlobalTrade
Every day, U.S. airlines carry 61,000 tons of cargo to and from more than 220 countries. 📦✈️ From fresh produce to the parts that power American manufacturing, air cargo keeps America’s economy moving. #America250 #RedFlightAndBlue
James Fulwiler said the military teaches so many skills that can be applied in the airline industry.
Crisp air. Changing leaves. Clear skies. 🍂✈️ Fall is one of the best times to travel, and the view from above proves it. Where are you flying this season? 👇
Passenger Lee Pao captured this striking aerial view of Lake Mead near Las Vegas! 🏜️✈️ Share your favorite window seat views using #WhyWeFly or at this link to be featured in a post! airlines.org/why-we-fly/
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Wheels up ✈️
Batter up ⚾️
When Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester flew with his team down to Tampa for Game 3 of the World Series, there were some extra-familiar faces flying the plane: his uncle, Captain GJ Priester and his cousin, First Officer Alex Priester.
Read more:
uafly.co/BrewersFamily
Happy #NavyDay! ⚓ @FedEx’s Robert Santovasi says his Navy career taught him the importance of “safety, security and performance of duties,” which still helps him today. U.S. airlines are proud to employ 50,000+ service members and veterans. ✈️🇺🇸 #America250 #RedFlightAndBlue
Behind every takeoff is a team. ✈️ From the ramp to the cockpit, more than 1 million airline workers help connect families, businesses and communities across America. 👩✈️🛠️#America250 #RedFlightAndBlue
In October 1978, the Airline Deregulation Act opened the skies to more travelers than ever. ✈️ Nearly five decades later, learn how U.S. airlines keep us connected: airlines.org/we-connect-the-… 📸: @USNatArchives #WeConnectTheWorld
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🚨 Now open: UPS's new hub in the Philippines.
The $80M+ facility at Clark International Airport delivers: 📦 Up to 2 days faster delivery 🌎 Enhancements across 1,100+ global trade lanes ⚙️ Advanced handling for critical shipments
More speed. More capacity. More possibilities for global trade.
Learn more: spr.ly/6011BHXV2z
Fall travel is here! ✈️ Take a moment to thank the TSA officers keeping checkpoints moving so you can get where you're going. #ThanksTSA
Thank you, @SecDuffy, for leading the way! We agree—Congress, let’s finish the job.
President Trump is overhauling America’s aging aviation system in a HISTORIC way
We are making everything modern in RECORD TIME installing:
✔️ State-of-the-art radars
✔️ New radios & voice switches
✔️ Replacing paper with electronic flight strips
Now we need Congress to finish the job by funding new software, tower upgrades, and new airport infrastructure with the $30 BILLION MODERN SKIES ACT ✈️ @CNBC ⬇️
